Alternative Horizons

💜 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 💜

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of survivors in our community?

Alternative Horizons is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our Volunteer Advocate Team. As a volunteer advocate, you'll provide support, information, and hope to survivors of domestic violence.

✨ No experience necessary!
✨ Comprehensive training provided
✨ Make a meaningful impact in your community
✨ Flexible volunteer opportunities available

📅 Volunteer Advocate Training
August 20th & 21st

Whether you're looking to give back, gain valuable experience, or be a voice of support for those who need it most, we'd love to have you join us.

📞 For more information, call our office at 970-247-4374

Together, we can empower survivors and build a safer community for everyone.

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💜 BECOME A VOICE OF HOPE 💜

Alternative Horizons is looking for compassionate individuals to join our Volunteer Advocate Team!

No experience? No problem! We provide all the training you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors and our community.

🌄 Volunteer Advocate Training
📅 August (Exact dates coming soon!)
📍 Durango, Colorado

As a Volunteer Advocate, you may:
☎️ Help answer our support line
📱 Assist with social media and community awareness
🎪 Represent Alternative Horizons at outreach events
🤝 Support education and prevention efforts

Volunteering is an opportunity to:
✔ Gain valuable advocacy and communication skills
✔ Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support
✔ Make a real impact in the lives of survivors
✔ Help build a safer, more informed community

If you've ever wanted to give back, support survivors, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 970-247-4374
🌐 alternativehorizons.org

Please share this post to help us find our next group of amazing advocates! 💜

What: 6-week Group - Relationships: Self & Others
Who: For those that have navigated relational trauma
Where: On-Line
When: Starts Sunday, July 12th from 8:30-10:30 am

This group focuses on the following themes:
- Review of how trauma impacts one's whole system (physical, mental, emotional & energetic systems)
- Gaslighting: Side effects of being on the receiving end of gaslighting & narcissistic behaviors
- Cycle of abuse, D.A.R.V.O & impact on one's esteem and confidence
- Compassion: What is it & what gets in the way of practicing self-compassion
- Qualities of healthy relationships
Call 970-247-4374 for more information

Our support line has been fixed and our advocates are ready to take calls. 970-247-9619

Thank you to everyone who shared our original post!

Alternative Horizons extends our sincere gratitude to the City of Durango - Government for its support through the CSF grant. 💜

This continued partnership is vital to our ability to provide services and support to survivors of intimate partner violence in La Plata County. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in our community.

All of our support groups are free and all our services are free, confidential and voluntary. Please contact our office for more information 970-247-4374

Who: Individuals who have navigated relational trauma

What: 6-Week Group Sponsored by Alternative Horizon’s

When: Starts Sunday April 12th from 8:30-10:30 am

Where: On-line via Zoom

Focus: The group will focus on the topic of Boundaries. It will have educational offerings (topics below). The majority of the group will be experiential (opportunity to express one’s self through writing, drawing, doodling, collaging, etc.) and share/process with other group participants as it feels right and safe.

The topics covered:

1). Return to trauma basic

2). Return to trauma basics Part 2, Self-Compassion

3) Relationship Part 1: Exploring Self & Others

4). Relationship Part 2: Intimacy with Self & Others

5). Boundaries Part 1: Skill Building

6). Boundaries Part 2: Saying No