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Urgent call to action to stop the epidemic of gun violence

Writer: Crystal StrykerCrystal Stryker

(Norristown, PA) -- Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is devastated and outraged by the epidemic of gun violence across our nation. Gun violence is taking lives in our schools, houses of worship, shopping centers, in our streets, and in places where all people--especially children--should be safe.


The recent mass murder of school children in Uvalde, Texas, the racist massacre of people in Buffalo, New York, past killings, and continued gun violence requires urgent action and preventive measures.


We urge everyone to join us in making VSC's vision a reality. Our vision is to empower the community and to aid in the creation of a society free from violence.


As victim advocates and mental health professionals we use our expertise to help victims of crime heal. We see the loss and trauma caused by gun violence and its far-reaching impact. We are heartbroken and we know that the suffering experienced by survivors of gun violence victims is lifelong. Victim Services Center is here to provide services for healing from the trauma of violence and advocacy through the criminal justice system. Our services are available for a lifetime for all survivors and members of our community.

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to violence, support is available. Our 24 hour crisis hotline is available at 888.521.0983. You can speak with a crisis counselor in confidence and get immediate support. You can also request a callback from our staff. All of our services, including support groups, counseling, therapy and advocacy are provided at no cost. About VSC Our mission is to provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and to promote sensitivity and awareness in the community through education. VSC serves all residents of Montgomery County regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or income level. Victim Services of Montgomery County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our 24-hour hotline can be reached by calling 888.521.0983.

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Hotline: 888-521-0983

Office: 610-277-0932

Fax: 610-277-6386

Email: vscmontcopa@vscmontcopa.org

325 Swede St., 2nd Floor 

Norristown, PA 19401

EIN: 23-1967228

Our mission is to provide advocacy and counseling for all who have been affected by sexual violence and other crimes against the person and to promote prevention and awareness in the community through education. 

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc., has a 24-hour hotline number: 1-888-521-0983. If you require an interpreter when calling our hotline, please state your primary/native language and wait momentarily while we connect you with a staff member and an interpreter for further assistance. Thank you.

El Centro de Servicios para las Víctimas del Condado de Montgomery en Pennsylvania cuenta con una línea directa las 24 horas: 1-888-521-0983. Si necesita un intérprete cuando llama a nuestra línea directa, indique su idioma primario/nativo y espere un momento para que un integrante de nuestro equipo y un intérprete se conecten para ofrecer asistencia adicional. Gracias.

خط الاتصال الساخن المتاح على مدار الساعة لمركز خدمات الضحايا في مقاطعة مونتغمري بولاية بنسلفانيا (Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, PA): 1-888-521-0983. إذا كنت بحاجة لمترجم فوري أثناء اتصالك بالخط الساخن، يرجى تحديد لغتك الرئيسية/الأم وانتظر قليلًا إلى أن يتم ربطك بأحد موظفي الطاقم والمترجم الفوري لتقديم المساعدة اللازمة. شكرًا لك

PA Montgomery 카운티의 피해자 서비스 센터에는 24시간 핫라인 번호가 있습니다: 1-888-521-0983. 저희 핫라인에 전화 시 통역사가 필요하신 경우, 본인의 주언어/모국어를 알려주시고 직원과 통역사가 연결될 때까지 기다린 후 추가 도움을 받으세요. 감사합니다.

Круглосуточный номер горячей линии Центра помощи жертвам насилия в Montgomery County, PA: 1-888-521-0983. Если вам нужен переводчик при звонке на нашу горячую линию, укажите свой основной/родной язык и подождите некоторое время, пока сотрудник и переводчик не подключатся для оказания дополнительной помощи. Спасибо.

Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, PA 的 24 小时热线电话是:1-888-521-0983。如果您在拨打我们的热线时需要译员,请说明您的首选语言/母语,并稍等片刻,直到与工作人员和译员接通以获取进一步帮助。谢谢。

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