Community Cares
What is Community CARES?
- This community is for survivors, victims, allies and others impacted by sexual violence.
- This space is inclusive and all identities are welcome and celebrated.
- A space that strives to help heal members of the Virginia Tech student community of allies, survivors, victims, and others affected by sexual violence and harm through trauma informed supportive healing programing, including education, arts, mind/body, community building activities. This space is inclusive regardless of identity; everyone is accepted and celebrated.
What does Community CARES do?
- Organizes sexual violence survivor events to raise awareness around sexual violence and provides opportunities to build healing in the community.
- Provides trauma-informed workshops and programs to increase resiliency that builds a healing and supportive community for victims, survivors, friends, and allies.
- Ensures all are welcome, believed, and know they are not alone.
To request a workshop or find out more information about Community Cares please email Paige Bik.
Currently Accepting New Members
CARES Program and Cook Counseling Center are accepting new members for support group for students who have experienced sexual trauma for the Fall 2025 Semester.
Goals and Objectives:
- Bringing people together to assist them on their healing journey.
- Helping people realize that they are not alone and can heal together.
- Validating emotions and experiences.
Email Taylor Oliphant or Christine Smith for more information.
Healing from sexual trauma can be overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. This space is for students to connect, validate emotions and experiences, and heal together. If you have any questions or need accommodations, please email:
Refreshments will be provided. (We are thinking we will be switching between pizza and sandwiches.)
Meetings on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- September 24
- October 8
- October 29
- November 19
- December 3
The Women’s Center
206 Washington St SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
The entrance for group is at the back of the building next to the parking lot. A sign will be posted on the back door.