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VSC Podcast Ep. 02: Coping with COVID

Check out Episode 2 of the VSC Podcast: Coping with COVID-19

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Listen here: ps://youtu.be/OhvBvqeYpDM, or anywhere you find your podcasts.

As we get into the second week of #SAAM, the VSC is continuing the dialogue with our second podcast episode!

This week we are talking about COVID-19 and the effects it has had on advocacy, public health, survivors of trauma, and the LGBTQ+ community. Emilie Mitchell, VSC Education Coordinator, is joined by Kris Albers, Director of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) training and sustainability program with FCASV (Florida Council Against Sexual Violence), and Emily Collins, a VSC Advocate.

You can listen to our Podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OhvBvqeYpDM

On Anchor: https://anchor.fm/vsc-podcast or wherever you get your Podcasts from! (Coming soon to Apple Podcasts).

Trigger Warning: in this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you’re in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1 800 656 4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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