Project Horizon

Dedicated to eradicating domestic, sexual, and dating violence through education, advocacy, empowerment of survivors, and by being a sanctuary for victims.

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Anunciando Latino Fest!
¡Los invitamos a participar en nuestro evento, un día de vuelta en casa!
We invite you to participate at our event to know more about Latin Culture!
Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]

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Welcome to our new series, Breaking Down Buzzwords! For the next few weeks, Project Horizon staff will be explaining key terms that pop up frequently in conversations surrounding domestic and sexual violence. First up this week: privilege!

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As part of this year's Juneteenth Celebration in Lexington, Project Horizon is pleased to announce our third annual Juneteenth Art Exhibition. ⁠
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Any and all artists in the community are encouraged to submit artwork via the link in our bio. ⁠

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Mental Health is Health. Period. If you haven't heard, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or simply want someone to talk to, there is a regional call center available at 434-230-9704.⁠

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To the mother's in our community: thank you for all you do.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mother figures in our lives, past and present, biological or chosen, who have all impacted us in their own way.

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As part of this year's Juneteenth Celebration in Lexington, Project Horizon is pleased to announce our third annual Juneteenth Art Exhibition.

Any and all artists in the community are encouraged to submit artwork via the link in our bio.

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We are pleased to announce our Community Survey! Head to the link in our bio to take the survey and be entered to win a $50 Sheetz gift card!

If you have any questions, contact us at 540-463-7861 or via email at [email protected].

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No matter the day or time, our hotline is always available. Whether your seeking resources or just a listening ear, give us a call at 540-463-2594.

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Guess what? Our May Newsletter is out now! With so many exciting programs past and upcoming, it would be a shame to miss out! If you're interested, head to the link in our bio to read more. And don't forget to subscribe!

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Today is Denim Day! Join us in wearing your favorite piece of denim today to show your support of victims of sexual assault and join in taking action to fight victim blaming.

#denimday

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Here are some tips on how to love someone with anxiety!

Try not to belittle their anxieties

Reassure them how much you care about them
Listen when they share triggers and think of ways to make accommodations

Have patience

Inspired by @eriicalewiis of @justfirlproject

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Over the weekend, we held our second and final installment of the Clothesline Project. Survivors of domestic and sexual violence had the opportunity to "air their dirty laundry," hanging t-shirts with stories of violence. Special thanks to everyone who participated. ❤️

#SAAM

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Join us this afternoon at Hopkins Green for our second and final installment of the Clothesline Project.

The installment includes clothing representing different stories from survivors "airing their dirty laundry."

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Staffed by highly trained paraprofessional volunteers and crisis line workers, the call center is available 24/7.

Please be aware that this call center is independent of Project Horizon. Our hotline is always available at 540-463-2594.

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Your reminder for today: Self-care is not selfish. Period.

Taking time to recharge and refresh is not selfish-- it often facilitates selflessness. Everyone needs time to themselves-- don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself!

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If you haven't yet, take a moment and subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Just visit the link in our bio: https://t.co/1LfDlgTLvy

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In case you missed it: today was the first of two installments of the Clothesline Project. Join us at Hopkins Green next Saturday, the 23rd, from 1 to 4pm.

The installment includes clothing representing different stories from survivors "airing their dirty laundry."

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¿Sabes que tenemos una página en Español en el sitio web?

Did you know we have an "In Spanish" page on our website? Follow the link in our bio for resources specific to the Spanish speaking community in Rockbridge County.

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Throughout April, we will be sharing statistics and resources on the tragedy that is child abuse and maltreatment.

Source: HHS Child Maltreatment Report 2020

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Join us this evening at 6pm for our annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Prayer Vigil at W&L's Hillel House. The evening will feature various prayers from interfaith leaders in our community.