Support is here for you.
We offer 24-hour crisis intervention: 340.773.9272
ABOUT THE WOMEN'S COALITION OF ST. CROIX
ENDING ABUSE
Domestic and sexual violence affect us all, everywhere. Supportive services are available, free of charge. We’re here for you. We believe you.
USVI SAYS NO MORE
Join the campaign to end domestic and sexual violence through education, prevention and support for survivors. There is NO room for violence on our islands!
OUR SERVICES
SERVICES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
HELP A
LOVED ONE
HELP A LOVED ONE
Click HereWHAT'S HAPPENING
September 25 is the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims (NDRMV). We commemorate this day in support of surviving loved ones of murder victims. We will share more information about this year’s event in the days to come. Visit our Facebook page – NDRMV.VI, to share the name of your loved one, post your memories and get information about this year’s event.
Get the scoop on what your generous support has made possible for victims and survivors and what’s been happening with our programs and services. Click here to read Voices, the 2021 enews edition!
Thank you for your support of our 37th Annual Women Race, held virtually, from August 22 through 29. You joined us from all over the United States, the USVI and Curacao, 154 strong!!! Your support has helped to raise $25,919.00, so far. Thank you for caring.
In October we will begin a new virtual Domestic Violence Support Group for victims and survivors. The group will be held on Mondays, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call our main office/crisis center to contact Sheelene Gumbs or Temara Honore for more information.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We are always in support of victims and survivors, wherever they are in their experience. Call our 24-hour hotline at 340.773.9272, to reach a caring staff member or advocate, every day of the year.
Continue being the change we need in our world! Join our 40/40/$40 anniversary fundraising campaign today! Donate $40 and become a campaign Ambassador, to help victims and survivors or violence through our 40th anniversary fundraising goal of $64,000 by Friday, December 31. If you’re already a WCSC 40/40/$40 Campaign Ambassador, remember that folx can join your team by clicking the “Donate” link above. Please include their name and team number in the “Your Note for the Donor Scroll” or the additional information for your donation boxes on the page. Call or email Lavonne Wise, our fundraising coordinator, for information on joining the campaign, at 340.773.9272 or lwise@wcstx.org. Thank you for caring!
We have sent out invitations to those of you who wanted to continue supporting anti-racism in our community. The Time is Now: Anti-racism in the USVI, will continue with task forces to decide on the next action steps and where they should be focused. Videos from all four sessions of The Time Is Now: Discuss, Digest & Dismantle Racism In The USVI are available on our YouTube Anti-racism playlist. Share your thoughts by completing the survey(s) linked below, for sessions you attended:
- Session One – Definitions: Racism vs Bias vs Prejudice vs Discrimination
- Session Two – Race Is A Myth–Class Is Real
- Session Three – Identifying Historical To Current Racism in the VI
- Session Four – A Call To Unified Community Action
If you or someone you know is in need of support, including safety planning or crisis counseling, please call our main office/crisis center at 340.773.9272. We are here when you are ready, with advocacy, programs and services at no cost to you, including 24-hour crisis intervention and more.
COMMUNITY UPDATES
The message of Silence Speaks, Secrets Revealed (SSSR), our radio drama about child sexual abuse, continues to inspire positive action. Visit our YouTube channel for video from our Denim Day 2021 community event, featuring all 26 episodes of SSSR. Click here to read the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s profile on the making of the radio drama. Listen to SSSR episodes here.
WCSC's COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATES
The safety and well-being of our community is our priority, as we continue to face the realities associated with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Please know that we are ensuring our services for people impacted by violence remain available during this difficult time. We thank you for your understanding and patience, as we plan, develop and implement ways to continue offering trauma-informed care, centered around your needs and healing. We are adhering to the recommendations of the government’s health agencies, including physical distancing and requiring the wearing of masks in order to enter our sites. Click here to read our most recent full statement.
- Our main office/crisis center is open, but we ask that you contact us to make an appointment before coming to the Crisis Center, if possible. Call us at 340.773.9272.
- Closet To Closet, Shabby Chic Corner and The Home Store, our community thrift stores, are also open, with health and safety measures in effect. Click here for details or call 340.773.2503.
- Our teen sexual assault survivors support groups remain suspended until further notice.
- Our 24-hour crisis intervention hotline remains operational. Volunteer advocates and staff are reachable for crisis intervention and support without judgment, at night and on weekends at 340.773.9272.
Our thoughts, prayers and hopes for perfect health and peace are with you and your loved ones. Please practice self-care and positivity, as much as possible. We WILL get through whatever comes, together.
In an emergency situation, please diall 911 from a landline or 340.772.9111, from a mobile phone. Please call our main office/crisis center at 340.773.9272, for information on advocacy, services and support without judgment. Please be well and stay safe!
Events for September
1st
Events for September
2nd
Events for September
3rd
Events for September
4th
Events for September
5th
Events for September
6th
Events for September
7th
Events for September
8th
Events for September
9th
Events for September
10th
Events for September
11th
Events for September
12th
Events for September
25th
40/40/$40 Campaign
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims 2021
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL DONORS!
English
Spanish