Family Services of Southeast Texas

08/20/2026

Want an easy way to do something good this week? Grab a few extra items on your next grocery run and donate them to Family Services of Southeast Texas!

We're collecting hygiene essentials for men, women, and children at our 3550 Fannin Street location (Monday - Friday, 8-5)

Think:
🪥 Toothbrushes & toothpaste
🧴 Shampoo & conditioner
🧼 Body wash & soap
🧻 Personal hygiene products
🧦 Other everyday essentials

Drop-off: 3550 Fannin Street, Beaumont TX
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org
📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575

Let's make doing good part of the shopping list. 🛍️💜

08/20/2026

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org

While school has started and fall is approaching, we are still thinking about summer! In August, we went to the beautiful South Padre Island for the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) Conference. We were encouraged to be around other people across our state working hard to end Sexual Assault to women, children, and men in Texas and we learned a lot that we are bringing back to the area!

08/19/2026

Tracey Lewis from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services stopped by the Domestic Task Force to educate participants on the services and misconceptions of Adult Protective Services.

"We are working to change the narrative in our community. Our goal is to keep adults safely in their home."

The Domestic Violence Taskforce, held at Family Services, is a group of individuals from various organizations (from the legal system to service providers) working together to bridge gaps in services to best support survivors of Domestic Violence.

24/7 hotline: 409-832-7575
www.westrengthenfamilies.org

08/18/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Grace Nonprofit in Orange, Texas and the Tom and Della Gillam Literacy Academy for collecting and donating children’s clothing to support the families staying at our shelter. These generous donations will help make sure children have clean, comfortable clothes as they head into a new school year!

Your generosity reminds our families that they are not alone—and that their community cares about them. Thank you for helping us provide a little extra comfort, confidence, and normalcy during a time of transition. 💙

08/17/2026

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org

Sometimes history isn't about something that happened hundreds of years ago. Sometimes it's about something that changed how we understand the world right now.

For decades, Larry Nassar sexually abused girls and women while working as a physician connected to USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. Survivors repeatedly raised concerns, but their experiences were not adequately addressed for years.
In 2016, the story became public on a much larger scale. Hundreds of survivors eventually came forward, exposing not only Nassar's abuse, but also serious failures by institutions that had been trusted to protect them.

But one of the most important parts of this history isn't just what Nassar did. It's what survivors did next:
They spoke.
They supported one another.
They demanded accountability.
They refused to let their experiences be ignored

The Nassar case became a powerful example of why reports of sexual abuse must be taken seriously, why institutions have a responsibility to protect the people in their care, and why survivors should never be blamed for the actions of their abuser.

You don't have to know exactly what to say. You just have to start by taking them seriously.

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, our trained advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support and help you determine your next steps.

08/16/2026

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org

Numbers can tell us a lot—but when we're talking about sexual assault, every number represents a real person.
📍 In 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime in Texas Report shows that there were 18,000 reported cases of sexual assault in a state of 32 million.
Those numbers make it seem like the problem is really being solved, but studies from the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault suggest that up to 90% of survivors do not report to law enforcement
📍 An estimated 6.3 million Texans have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their life time
📍2 out of every 5 women and 1 out of every 5 men in Texas have been assaulted

Those aren't just percentages, charts, or statistics. Behind every number is a person whose life may have been changed by an experience they never should have had to endure.

And here's another number worth knowing: 24/7.
That's how often support is available to survivors through our crisis hotline.
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, relationship status, background, or circumstances. And if someone experiences sexual assault, it is never their fault.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you don't have to figure out what to do next by yourself. Our trained advocates can provide confidential support, crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and help navigating next steps.

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org

💬 Want to help change the numbers? Share this post. Talk about consent. Learn how to support survivors. Know where to turn for help. Because behind every statistic is a person—and every person deserves support.

08/15/2026

What can a movie teach us about sexual harassment?

The 2019 film "Bombshell" (rated R) dramatizes the real-life sexual harassment allegations that led to the downfall of Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. The movie follows several women navigating a workplace culture where power, intimidation, and sexual harassment were deeply intertwined.

While Bombshell is a dramatized portrayal—not a documentary—it opens the door to an important conversation:
🚩 Sexual harassment can be about power and control.
🚩 Someone's position or status does not make their behavior acceptable.
🚩 People may stay silent because speaking up can feel risky.
🚩 When someone does come forward, they deserve to be heard—not blamed or questioned about why they didn't speak sooner.

Sexual harassment isn't always obvious. It can happen at work, at school, online, or anywhere power can be used to pressure, intimidate, or control another person.

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault, support is available. You don't have to navigate it alone.

08/14/2026

What happens to your brain when you experience something frightening or traumatic?
Your brain has a built-in survival system designed to respond to danger. When the brain detects a threat, the amygdala—sometimes called the brain's alarm system—can trigger an automatic stress response before you have time to consciously process what is happening.

That response can look different for everyone:
FIGHT: Attempting to defend yourself or confront the threat.
FLIGHT: Attempting to escape or get away from the situation.
FREEZE: Becoming unable to move, speak, or physically respond. This can happen even when someone desperately wants the situation to stop.
FAWN: Attempting to appease, cooperate with, or calm the person causing harm as a way of staying safe.

Did you know these responses can also be triggered during stressful situations when someone is not in danger? Even a stressful argument can lead someone to fight, freeze, fawn, or take flight.
When it comes to sexual assault, it's important to understand that not fighting back does not mean someone consented. A person may freeze or respond automatically because their brain and body are trying to survive a perceived threat.

Learning how trauma affects the brain helps us replace judgment with understanding—and that understanding can make our communities safer for everyone.

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 409-832-7575
🌐 www.westrengthenfamilies.org

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you don't have to navigate it alone. Our trained advocates are available to provide support and connect survivors with resources.

08/11/2026

Shout out to our volunteers (including the Beaumont Fire Cadets) for assisting us in a storage clean out and re-organization to continue serving our residents!
Thank you for everything and a big thank you to our board member and friend Chief Earl White!

08/11/2026

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