Living Well in Wahkiakum County

Information provided by Susan Schillios from The Charlotte House Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services says they want everyone to know that October is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence isn’t a rare phenomenon in America. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an estimated 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year, and one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.

St. James Family Center/The Charlotte House provides services to victims of domestic violence, including legal and medical advocacy, information and referral services. Programs offer personal support to victims and families of domestic violence. Are you in an abusive relationship?

• Is your partner violent towards you?

• Do you make excuses for your partner’s behavior?

• Do you feel controlled by your partner? • Do you fear going home?

• Do you blame yourself for the violence?

• Do you feel helpless, trapped and alone?

• Do you blame the violence on stress or drugs/alcohol?

• Are your children being abused?

• Does your partner threaten to harm or take your children?

• Do you find yourself lying to hide the abuse?

• Does your partner embarrass or humiliate you?

No one deserves to be abused. The responsibility for the violence belongs to the abuser. It is never the victim’s fault.

If you are being abused and fear for your safety call 911. If you or someone you know would like more information on our services please call us, we can help. 360-795-6400 – Toll Free 24 hour hotline 1-866-795-9381.

Wahkiakum Health and Human Services is proud to be a partner with Susan Schillios and The Charlotte House in the fight against Domestic Violence along with adding them to the list of reputable agencies doing business with Wahkiakum residents. If you would like additional information about The Charlotte House or the amazing services they provide don’t hesitate to contact our office at 360-795-8630 (Terrie Howell) or Susan Schillios at the number listed above.

Coming events:

October 15th is the start of Medicare open enrollment and on the 27th flu shots will be available at two locations.

Mark your calendars for November 5th for the “Living Well in Wahkiakum” resource event at the Rosburg School. Watch for more information and flyers. To get more information on any of these events contact Terrie Howell at 360-795-8630.