Safe Connections-St. Louis Metro Area

08/30/2026

There is much to grieve when it comes to interpersonal relationship violence. From the loss of loved ones to the work needed to heal from trauma, losses like economic safety, jobs, homes, and livelihood, to even the complexity of being free from violence and mourning the relationship one had hoped for all at once, your grief is valid. It's not on a schedule, and it can be felt at unexpected and unpredictable times.

No one should be expected to "be over it" just because some time has passed, and part of healing is being in community with one another as we honor each other's grief.

This , our wish for you is that you know that you are not alone, and that there are people to hold space for that grief alongside you, no matter how big or small it is. Grief isn't reserved for bereavement leave and black attire, and we hope that you know that it's okay to grieve losses and experiences as well as things that didn't happen that you wish had happened, successes that are bittersweet, and other situations.

If you would like to share your grief with someone, there are lots of places to reach out.
Behavioral Health Response: 314-819-8811 (BHR)
Provident Crisis Services: 314-647-4357
St. Louis Counseling: 314-544-3800
YWCA: 314-531-7273
Safe Connections Crisis Line: 314.531.2003 (for therapy, dial 314-646-7500 ext. 118)
Center for Trauma Recovery: 314-516-6737

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. Today reminds us that grief comes in many forms, loss of a loved one, big life changes, or even happy new beginnings. There’s no “right” way to grieve. Be gentle with yourself and others. Sometimes the best way to support someone is to simply show up, listen without judgment, and let them feel what they feel. You don’t have to fix it. Just be present. 🩶

Need support? Call the Behavioral Health Bureau at (314) 657-1585 or email [email protected]

08/28/2026

New episode! 🎧 Please note, this episode contains descriptions of domestic and sexual violence and child sexual abuse. Charity is joined by Community Education Coordinator Emily Stoinski of Safe Connections-St. Louis Metro Area, for a book discussion on the posthumous memoir, Nobody's Girl by survivor Virginia Giuffre. They discuss the parts of her story that were the hardest to read and the lessons to be learned in her pursuit of justice and advocacy for survivors. Safe Connections is one of the oldest organizations in St. Louis working to end domestic and sexual violence.

Check out today's episode at the link below, or find "Voices Against Violence" wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available on YouTube! Let's continue the conversation - post in the comments below or reach out to [email protected]. Tune in every Friday and help us spread the word!

https://rss.com/podcasts/my-harmony-house/

08/28/2026

Nothing says "it's our birthday" better than sharing it with friends. All thanks The Angel Band Project. We couldn't appreciate you more.

We'd like to give a shoutout to one of our St. Louis music therapy partners, Safe Connections! Safe Connections-St. Louis Metro Area

For 50 years, Safe Connections has worked to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, therapy and support services.

For more information, visit safeconnections.org

08/26/2026

On this Women's Equality Day, we honor and celebrate the women who have come before us to advocate for women's equality in all spaces, including in our laws- individuals like Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Marsha P. Johnson, Angela Davis, and Judith “Judy” Heumann. We must never stop advocating and pushing until a world exists where every person experiences freedom and equality!
In the words of "Keep Marching" from Suffs Musical "'Cause your ancestors are all the proof you need that progress is possiblе, not guaranteed. It will only be made if we keep marching, keep marching on"

08/21/2026

We could not be more excited to thank our partners Legal Services of Eastern Missouri who honored our own Emily Stoinski yesterday with the Hon. Richard B. Teitelman Service Award during the 2026 For The Common Good Awards. 4+ years of dedicated service to the St. Louis City Domestic Violence Fatality Review Panel is so important and Emily's leadership could not have been more impactful. Thank you Emily!

08/18/2026

Intimate Trauma Symposium: 50 Years of Intervention and Healing
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in our Intimate Trauma Symposium last week! The day was spent learning about the many different ways we all can support survivors on their healing journey including practices such as incorporating dreamstorming, utilizing art and somatic practices, honoring the past while striving for more, and approaching education in new ways. Thank you to the Delmar DivINe for hosting us, our incredible speakers for sharing their wisdom, and staff and volunteers who made the day run smoothly!

08/17/2026

Join us on Saturday October 10 for an unforgettable evening celebrating 50 years of hope, healing, and life-changing support for survivors across the St. Louis region! Throughout the evening, guests will hear powerful stories of resilience and transformation. We will honor the extraordinary dedication of our Crisis Helpline Volunteers and present our inaugural Lotus Legacy Award to Kim Eberlein.

The celebration begins with a cocktail hour and wine and bourbon pull, followed by a seated dinner, an exciting live auction, and an inspiring paddle raise benefiting survivors throughout our community. Together, we will celebrate how far we’ve come — and help ensure that no survivor has to face abuse alone for the next 50 years.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available now: https://onecau.se/_mkmqr1

08/17/2026

We know Missouri is the Show-Me State, so in honor of National Non-Profit Day, we wanted to share some data around the impacts of your contributions! You can be a part of continuing and expanding this mission through donating dollars- https://safeconnections.org/give/donate-now/ or by donating your time- https://safeconnections.org/give/volunteer/ ! We are in this together!

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08/13/2026

Update: Thursday August 13-Sunday August 16
Our Phone Line is BACK! Our Text Line is still experiencing difficulties. To text or message for support: Behavioral Health Response (988) or ALIVE (alivestl.org)

08/12/2026

Celebrate International Youth Day with us today by posting your favorite youth projects in the comments. We'd love to check them out!

Did you know that Safe Connections offers healthy relationships classes for youth at no cost? Call us to find out more about topics like:

Conflict and Communication
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
Consent and Boundaries
Sexual Harassment
Survivor Support
Self-Care and Self-Awareness
Understanding Gender and Relationships
Media and Relationships

There are more young people on the planet today than at any other point in human history.

Wednesday’s International Youth Day is an opportunity to celebrate young people’s determination to make positive change and contributions to our world and collective future.

“Young people are already leading the way as organizers and innovators. But to go further, they need access to the skills that will shape the future – from critical thinking and problem-solving to digital literacy,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed.