Sexual Assault Center Hosting Summer Lunchtime Support Group for Survivors

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June 17, 2021--The City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center is hosting Let’s Talk Tuesday, a summer lunchtime virtual support group for survivors of sexual assault.

Let’s Talk Tuesday, open to all genders 18 and up, is a series of six virtual support group meetings aimed at walking with survivors in their recovery journey toward a new sense of wholeness by focusing on education and fostering creativity, confidence and self-worth through artistic expression.

The support group will meet every two weeks at varying times around noon starting July 6 through August 31, with the final meeting on September 7. For times and topics, view or download a flyer about the group. Participants can attend all sessions or pick and choose which ones to attend.

Registration is required. If interested in attending, email gloria.saez@alexandriava.gov or call 703.850.9426 to complete intake; a link will be sent prior to each session.

The City’s Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program hotlines are available 24/7, and advocates are ready to listen and help. Call 703.683.7273 for the Sexual Assault Hotline or 703.746.4911 for the Domestic Violence Hotline.  Confidential crisis support and chat online is also available at The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.

For more information about the Sexual Assault Center or Domestic Violence programs and resources for survivors and those who support them, visit alexandriava.gov/SexualAssault or alexandriava.gov/DomesticViolence.