June is
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month
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This month seeks to raise awareness in society from a positive stance on the rights of the LGBTQ community, as well as to promote safe spaces where inclusion prevails and violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people are eradicated. The month is dedicated to promoting equal rights, as well as increasing LGBTQ visibility as a social group while celebrating sexual diversity and gender variance. |
Check Out Our Recent EVENTS
WELLNESS
SELF-CARE THRU THE ARTS
In continuing to practice wellness with the community, the Alliance had the pleasure to provide Self-Care Thru the Arts to one of our community partners - BlueSky’s Retail Team. Self-care is essential in helping one to reduce the turmoil and volatility that undermines their ability to work or even function well daily. Art has an incredible way of connecting to the world and allowing us to feel and express ourselves. Sometimes we are calm, happy, relaxed, or inspired, and because of these feel-good effects, art is a powerful tool for wellness, self-care, and mental health. Studies show that expression through art can help people with depression, anxiety, and stress. Art has also been linked to improved memory, reasoning, and resilience in aging. Local artist Litea Beterua facilitated this group session, and the goal is that the community understands what wellness can look like in one’s workspace as well as in life. Being kind to yourself is important. Doing things that make you happy can serve a crucial role in healing. It could involve creating a healing journal, painting, listening to music, or even watching your favorite TV show. The best part is, art is something everyone can participate in. It does not prescribe to any particular set of norms and is unique to each and every one of us. So why not give it a try? It may be the best decision for your wellness yet!
(For more information about this free workshop please feel free to email us @ [email protected] or call 699-0272 and ask for Monica Veavea.)
Lets get our wellness on!
(For more information about this free workshop please feel free to email us @ [email protected] or call 699-0272 and ask for Monica Veavea.)
Lets get our wellness on!
HEALING THROUGH WRITING
WORKSHOP
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Discover the power that you have in your writing through this HEALING THROUGH WRITING WORKSHOP, where you can write about your thoughts and emotions about what you've been through in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you have been a victim of violence or not, and whether or not you have writing experience, this session is an excellent opportunity to learn how writing and journaling can help you heal. You possess the choice of writing down things you need to express privately or sharing them with others.
For more information about this upcoming writing workshop email us at [email protected] or call Monica at (684)699-0272. We hope to see you there! |
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH WAVE!!
Sexual Assualt Awareness Month Wave hosted by the Healthy & Human services club at ASCC was held on April 10, 2024. Waving to raise public consciouness about the issues of Sexual violence and showing support for survivors.
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It's Teal Tuesday! Every Tuesday, the Alliance is donning teal in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and to raise awareness for sexual violence prevention. Join us in wearing teal and spreading hope and support.
#TealTuesday #SupportSurvivors |
TEEN DATING VIOLENCE
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2024
"LOVE LIKE THAT"
In a collaborative effort that is youth-driven, the American Samoa Community College(ASCC) together with the Alliance join forces in bringing you more information on teen dating violence. Join us on March 21st , 2024 from 9am to 12 pm, for this year's TEEN DATING VIOLENCE (TDV) Virtual Conference. “Love like that“, is this year's theme and will be hosted and facilitated by ASCC, Department of Health & Human Services Students. This is a great opportunity for many to learn more about the types of TDV, healthy and unhealthy relationships, consent, stalking, how to support a victim of TDV, safety planning, developing resilience and so much more! So make sure you don't miss out. Scan the QR code on the flyer so that you can register to get your own link to join the virtual conference. We will also be live streaming on facebook, so if you have any questions, comments, or sharing, you can join us as well. A big THANK YOU goes out to Derek Helsham, Instructor and department Chairperson, EXTIO Coordinator, and the Health & Human Services Department, Dr. Rosevonne Pato, President of ASCC for the continued support and collaboration, and the amazing students who are always contributing to the work of the Alliance. To join the virtual conference, please scan the QR code on the flyer or for more information about the conference, call 684-699-0272 or email [email protected].
Faafetai tele!
Faafetai tele!
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We want to extend a heartfelt THANKS! to the incredible students from the American Samoa Community College for their work as our Volunteers. They worked at the direction of our Training Team to develop content, understand what is teen dating violence and lead the Conference. We are glad to announce the conference was - a tremendous success! the Interns were amazing! Their hard work, dedication, and passion for spreading awareness about teen dating violence have truly made a difference. We love and thank them for their spirit to learn and share, as well as their commitment for change! Helping us to end Violence in our homes, families and spaces!
We recognize as well as applaud these amazing students who have volunteered their time to contribute to the work of the Alliance. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them! We appreciate you all! Wishing you all the best this semester. Mehitabelle Aiono Liualevaiosina Ofoia Letoe'e - Lillyann Heta Launiu Fiatagata Iafeta Catherine Malama Oeti #TDVConference #LoveLikeThat #ASCCStudentsRock |
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