VSC Podcast Episode 94 - Addiction After Assault - a podcast by Victim Service Center

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 70% of adolescents receiving treatment for substance abuse that were surveyed had a history of trauma. Trauma can have many diverse reactions and effects, and this week on the VSC Podcast VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell chats with Founder of HUSH no More Dr. Vanessa Guyton and VSC LGBTQ+ Victim Advocate Kevin Fox to chat about addiction following assault, removing the shame around this topic, and ways we can be better supporters.

Dr. Vanessa Guyton uses she/her pronouns and is the CEO of Consulting Experts & Associates, LLC. Additionally, she is the Founder and Executive Director of HUSH No More, a non-profit organization and movement that provides a platform to allow Survivors to share their story and help victims to heal and unleash the shame of their trauma. This platform led to her creating and producing the HUSH No More Book, Trauma Releasing Coloring Book, and “When a Date Turns to Rape.” Her documentary has been shown internationally in Japan, Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar to bring awareness to the HUSH Topics.

Kevin Fox uses he/him pronouns and is a Victim advocate in an adjunct position with the VSC and Zebra Coalition serving survivors in the LGBTQ+ Community. Kevin worked as a high school teacher while receiving his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Rollins College. His passion when working with clients is to help them increase their resilience and satisfaction with their everyday lives; he seeks to help clients increase their meaning from life and live more authentically and honestly.

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Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma.

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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