Monthly Peer Support Group
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-12-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-10-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Our VOICE is offering a peer-to-peer support group, at no cost, to primary and secondary survivors of sexual violence.
The group will be held every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6 pm – 7:30 pm.
The location is confidential for safety and privacy reasons. To get more information and discuss COVID protocols, please contact Jenn (she/her), at jennh@ourvoicenc.org, or call our office and speak with an Advocate at 828-252-0562

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) + Bystander Intervention Techniques Community Training
2024-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Amerihealth Caritas NC, 216 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
You’re invited to join Our VOICE’s The Bar Outreach Project @ AmeriHealth Caritas EVERY FOURTH FRIDAY(except in November) for a two hour training session on Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) techniques. In this 2 hour training, you will learn how to best intervene when harm is happening. Come to one or as many trainings as preferred!
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) occurs when drugs OR alcohol are used to compromise an individual’s ability to consent to sexual activity. This shows up in our community; what can you do to help prevent this from happening?
The Bar Outreach Project raises awareness of DFSA, encourages community accountability, bystander intervention, and seeks to create safer spaces. The goals of The Bar Outreach Project are to:
*Promote an environment of safety in local bars and establishments selling alcohol
*Inform bar staff and patrons about DFSA, date rape drugs, and local statistics
*Create a dialogue around alcohol impairment and sexual assault
*Create safe plans in the event someone is drugged or overly intoxicated and more susceptible to sexual assault
*Promote bystander intervention
Food will be served during the events. Please register! This is a 2 hour training.
*Childcare area is available with toys, coloring books & tv.
*Free parking available on both sides of building but please come through the front door at the lower parking lot.
Our ACNC members can receive free transportation to and from any wellness center event by calling ModivCare for a reservation: 1-833-498-2262

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault + Bystander Intervention Techniques (VIRTUAL)
2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-07 06:00 - 19:30 | NC
Join us for an online community training on Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) and Bystander Intervention Techniques. Learn how to identify and prevent DFSA incidents, and gain the skills to intervene as a bystander. This training aims to create a safer community by equipping individuals with knowledge and strategies to combat sexual assault. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) + Bystander Intervention Techniques Community Training
2024-01-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-11-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Amerihealth Caritas NC, 216 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
You’re invited to join Our VOICE’s The Bar Outreach Project @ AmeriHealth Caritas EVERY FOURTH FRIDAY(except in November) for a two hour training session on Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) techniques. In this 2 hour training, you will learn how to best intervene when harm is happening. Come to one or as many trainings as preferred!
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) occurs when drugs OR alcohol are used to compromise an individual’s ability to consent to sexual activity. This shows up in our community; what can you do to help prevent this from happening?
The Bar Outreach Project raises awareness of DFSA, encourages community accountability, bystander intervention, and seeks to create safer spaces. The goals of The Bar Outreach Project are to:
*Promote an environment of safety in local bars and establishments selling alcohol
*Inform bar staff and patrons about DFSA, date rape drugs, and local statistics
*Create a dialogue around alcohol impairment and sexual assault
*Create safe plans in the event someone is drugged or overly intoxicated and more susceptible to sexual assault
*Promote bystander intervention
Food will be served during the events. Please register! This is a 2 hour training.
*Childcare area is available with toys, coloring books & tv.
*Free parking available on both sides of building but please come through the front door at the lower parking lot.
ACNC members can receive free transportation to and from any wellness center event by calling ModivCare for a reservation: 1-833-498-2262

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault + Bystander Intervention Techniques (VIRTUAL)
2023-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | NC
Join us for an online community training on Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) and Bystander Intervention Techniques. Learn how to identify and prevent DFSA incidents and gain the skills to intervene as a bystander. This training aims to create a safer community by equipping individuals with knowledge and strategies to combat sexual assault. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference!

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault + Bystander Intervention Techniques
2023-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

Let's Talk About Consent! (Workshop for Adults)
2023-08-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Amerihealth Caritas NC, 216 Asheland Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Teaching consent can be challenging and awkward. Talking about consent violations and how to avoid them can be stressful and triggering. We make it easier! – Creating a Culture of Consent

Join us at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness & Opportunity Center as Our VOICE educators, Becca (she/her) and Mercy (she/her), facilitate exercises on consent from Creating Consent Culture, a book by Marcia Baczynski and Erica Scott. These activities will teach the basics of consent and provide practical tools to model consent in an age-appropriate way for the youth you live and work with!

Please note: this workshop is intended for folks 18+ years who work or live with youth.

Kids 7+ are welcome to join. Kids can play in our kids room equipped with toys, a chalk wall, coloring books, books and Disney plus.
AmeriHealth Caritas NC members can receive free transportation to and from any wellness center event by calling ModivCare for a reservation: 1-833-498-2262

Let’s do better together!

Violence Prevention in the Latine Community // Prevención de la Violencia en la Comunidad Latine
2023-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC, 28805
Join the Buncombe County Violence Prevention Task Force for an educational discussion about violence prevention and the impact on the Latine community. Food will be provided at the event which is located at the East Asheville Public Library. ASL and Spanish interpretation will also be available for this meeting. Presentation provided by 30th Judicial District Alliance.
Únase al Grupo de Trabajo de Prevención de la Violencia del Condado de Buncombe para un debate educativo sobre la prevención de la violencia y el impacto en la comunidad latine. La comida será proporcionada en el evento que se encuentra en la Biblioteca Pública de East Asheville. También habrá interpretación ASL y en español para esta reunión. Presentación proporcionada por 30th Judicial District Alliance.
Please register here: Buncombe County Violence Prevention Task Force July Community Meeting Tickets, Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Asheville Beauty Academy July Fundraiser! // Asheville Beauty Academy ¡Recaudación de fondos de julio!
2023-07-03 20:00 - 2023-07-31 02:00 | Asheville Beauty Academy, 28 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
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For the ENTIRE month of July, Asheville Beauty Academy is donating $1 of every Hillmans Hazy Half-Back purchased!

(see above for English)

Durante TODO el mes de julio, Asheville Beauty Academy donará 1$ por cada cerveza Hillmans Hazy Half-Back comprada

Sexual Violence 101 // Violencia sexual 101
2023-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | NC
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Our VOICE wants you to join us on April 19th at 6pm for a free virtual educational conversation about the dynamics of sexual violence. We’ll take time to define sexual violence, go over common misconceptions, and answer related questions! Spanish interpretation and closed captioning will be provided.
Click the link below to register!
(see above for English)
Abril es el Mes de la Concienciación sobre la Agresión Sexual y Our VOICE quiere que te unas a nosotros el 19 de abril a las 18:00 para una conversación educativa virtual gratuita sobre la dinámica de la violencia sexual. Nos tomaremos el tiempo para definir la violencia sexual, repasar los conceptos erróneos más comunes y responder a preguntas relacionadas. Habrá interpretación en español y subtítulos.
Haz clic en el siguiente enlace para inscribirte

Books to Action Book Club - "Know My Name". by: Chanel Miller
2023-04-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Family Justice Center, 35 Woodfin St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Book Discussion of Know My Name by Chanel Miller and a guided tour of the Family Justice Center with
Our VOICE and Buncombe County’s Family Justice Center Program Manager
Books to Action is a book club that explores nonfiction books centered on key issues facing our community. The book discussions take place in conjunction with a community service project, educational field trip, or presentations from local experts. Newcomers are welcome. Registration is required. This book club is geared towards participants ages 16 and older. To register, visit our events calendar at www.buncombecounty.org/library or call (828) 250-4700.

Pints for Our VOICE Karaoke Night @ Alley Cat
2023-04-09 19:00 | Alley Cat Social Club, 797 Haywood Rd. Suite #100, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alley Cat is hosting a special karaoke night!
$1 of every Kitty Kat cocktail sold will be donated to Our VOICE and all proceeds will directly support the work we do in our community, survivors, and prevention education trainings!
So come on out, sing your favorite song, and have a drink for Our VOICE! Please remember to drink responsibly!

Alley Cat Social Club - Pints for Our VOICE 2023
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-09 | Alley Cat Social Club, 797 Haywood Rd. Suite #100, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness month, Alley is joining Pints for Our VOICE 2023! From April 7th – 9th, Alley Cat will donate $1 for every Kitty Kat cocktail sold. All proceeds will directly support the work we do in our community, survivors, and prevention education trainings!

Hillman Beer + Pints for Our VOICE 2023
2023-04-03 11:00 - 22:00 | Hillman Beer – Asheville/Biltmore Village, 25 Sweeten Creek, Asheville, NC, United States
In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness month, Hillman Beer is joining Pints for Our VOICE 2023!
On April 3rd, 2023, Hillman Beer will donate $1 for every Hillman Beer on draft sold and all proceeds will directly support the work we do in our community, survivors, and our prevention education trainings!

Cellarest Beer + Pints for Our VOICE 2023
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-30 | Cellarest, 395 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
For the month of April, Cellarest is taking 25% off and donating $1 for every one of their 8oz Li’l Stumpers sold. These Willi Becher style glasses are laser-etched with our logo and nucleated for improved head retention and aromatics, the perfect size for your next bottle share or splitting some cans on the deck. They’ll also set it up so you can round up your tab if you’d like to donate that way!

The Golden Pineapple + Pints for Our VOICE 2023
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-30 | The Golden Pineapple, 503 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness month, the Golden Pineapple is joining Pints for Our VOICE 2023!
Starting April 3rd and for the rest of the month of April, the Golden Pineapple will donate $2 for every Caturday Night Fever cocktail sold. All proceeds will directly support our work with survivors and our community!
