York/Poquoson Victim Witness Assistance Program

05/22/2026

Stop by today!

The York-Poquoson Department of Social Services is partnering with the Senior Center to host a Community Resource Fair. This event will help participants to meet with and connect with various organizations and find valuable resources. Register today! https://tinyurl.com/YCPRSENIORS

05/19/2026

Compassionate conversations support compassionate care. When we focus on the person and not the diagnosis, we create more supportive conversations about mental health. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/how-to-talk-to-someone-about-help

05/01/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month provides a change to stand with your community and show that no one struggles alone.

This year's theme: Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community, invites everyone to join in speaking up against mental health stigma.

04/30/2026

Big things are happening 💙
The Center is now live across all platforms—so if you didn’t already see this from following us… what are you doing not hitting that button? 👀
Same heart, same mission—just more places to connect. Let’s go 💙

04/27/2026

Our Legacy, Our Commitment

For 25 years, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) has helped bring communities together to raise awareness and strengthen prevention. As we close out this anniversary, we renew our commitment to continue this work.

The work to prevent sexual violence continues beyond April. As we celebrate 25 years of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we recommit to supporting survivors and strengthening prevention in our communities.

25 years strong. Every voice matters. Every action counts.

04/27/2026

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we invite you to join love is respect in making a social statement with your fashion by wearing jeans on April 29th as a visible means of protest against the misconceptions that surround sexual assault.

Tag us in your photos or use the hashtag

04/23/2026

Thank you to all of our incredible community partners who came out to support our Community Awareness Forum! Your presence, collaboration, and commitment to serving our community made this event truly meaningful.

By coming together, sharing resources, and engaging in important conversations, we continue to strengthen our collective response and ensure that individuals and families have access to the support and services they need. It is through partnerships like these that we are able to raise awareness, promote prevention, and make a lasting impact.

We are grateful for the work each of you does every day and for your continued dedication to supporting survivors and building a safer, more informed community. We look forward to continuing this important work together!

04/20/2026

🚨 Tomorrow is the Day! 🚨

Join us as we come together with our incredible community partners to showcase the collective efforts dedicated to supporting survivors. 💜

This is more than an event—it’s a chance to connect, learn, and stand united in raising awareness and strengthening support for those impacted by crime.

🗓 Tomorrow
📍 Come out, meet local organizations, and see the powerful work happening right here in our community!

Together, we can uplift survivors, promote healing, and build a stronger, more supportive community.
York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office Poquoson Police Department City of Poquoson Government

04/09/2026