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Our Mission
Heels to Heal is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence receive the resources necessary for healing.
Heels to Heal Crisis Counseling Program
We collaborate with community partners, members and volunteers to bring resources and awareness to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. See below to learn more.
ESSENTIALS
We mobilize our community to provide essentials to those displaced by domestic violence or sexual assault. We collect donations for the following: toiletries, healing/inspirational books, journals, care packages for children, and furniture.
PROGRAMS
Heels to Heal Crisis Counseling program has Licensed Mental Health Counselors that provide free counseling services and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
AWARENESS
Through collaboration with community partners and fundraising, we organize our community to be part of the solution to domestic violence and sexual assault.
MELISSA MIHOK HONORED AS LIGHTNING COMMUNITY HERO!
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Melissa Mihok as the 32nd Lightning Community Hero this season during the first period of tonight’s game versus the Florida Panthers. Melissa, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning Foundation and the Lightning Community Heroes program, will donate the funds to Heels to Heal.
Melissa’s life changed forever after she was attacked one night at her place of employment. Her attackers were apprehended, but the tragedy was far from over as her life quickly became consumed by trauma and fear. Through her personal experience with the justice system and counseling, Melissa realized the need for additional resources for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence leading her to be the Founder of Heels to Heal. Heels to Heal crisis counseling program ensures that those affected by sexual assault and domestic violence are provided with free crisis counseling to help process trauma regardless of age, income or insurance status.
Melissa shares her story with thousands of individuals at over two dozen community events each year. Heels to Heal collaborates with their community partner, St. Petersburg Police Department, which gives local law enforcement, detectives and domestic violence shelters a resource to connect victims with Heels to Heal’s Licensed Mental Health Counselors that are specialized in helping abuse survivors process trauma. To date, this partnership has facilitated counseling for approximately 200 survivors.
-BE THE THUNDER-
Listen
The numbers speak for those who cannot
3
Women die every day of domestic violence.
256681
reports of domestic violence the St. Petersburg Police Dept responded to in 2015.
1 in 5
women and 1 in 71 men in the United States has been raped in their lifetime.
739
Hotline calls received in one day at Florida’s domestic violence shelters.
*Stats found on NCADV.org
Other Ways You Can Help
Become A Sponsor
We organize events and shows every year in which you have the opportunity to become a sponsor and help reach our goals.
Spread The Word
Use social media to to spread the word and raise awareness in your community. Follow us on our social media and stay up to date!
