Gulf Coast Center For
Nonviolence

Domestic Violence Awareness

10th Annual Rock the Cause 5k

The 10th annual Rock the Cause 5k will be held April 1st at Beach Park in Pascagoula. Join us to walk, run, roll or stroll 5k in support of Adrienne’s House, our satellite domestic violence shelter program! Early registration is $20 and ends March 10. All registrations received after March 10th will be $25. All […]

National Day of Remembrance Event

We invite those from the Coast who have loved ones who were murdered to participate in our National Day of Remembrance event, in order to bring awareness and provide a voice for those who have lost loved ones to homicide. Monday, September 26, 2022 at 6:30 pm Biloxi Lighthouse Pier We will have a group […]

Krewe of Athena Golf Tournament September 10th

The Krewe of Athena will host its 11th annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 10, 2021, at Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Krewe of Athena is a local carnival organization that has been in existence since 1977. It consists of 150 outstanding women from all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Each year, they […]

9th Annual Rock the Cause 5k

The 9th annual Rock the Cause 5k will be an in-person event this year. Meet us April 2nd at Beach Park in Pascagoula to walk, run, roll or stroll 5k in support of Adrienne’s House, our satellite domestic violence shelter program. Registration is $25; all participants receive an event tee shirt! Same-day registration opens at […]

Talking with Teens about Healthy Relationships

GCCFN Community Ambassador Webinar Series February 17th, 1-2:30pm CST In this free training designed for parents and adults who work with teens, participants will learn how to communicate with teens effectively, help teens differentiate between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and learn how to best support teens and provide resources. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83897518810?pwd=WnZPRWVmMm5Oc2duQlkrbG1uL3E4UT09 Meeting ID: […]

Advanced Practice in Trauma & Trauma Informed Care Training

Join us for a remarkable training opportunity with one of the leading experts on trauma-informed care, Dr. Matthew Vasquez. Participation in this two-day training event is free. Practitioners may opt to receive NASW CEU credits by paying for either two-day participation (10 CEUs, $60) or first-day only (6 CEUs, $40). More information and registration is […]

6th Annual Rock the Cause – April 6th

The 6th annual Rock the Cause 5k to benefit Adrienne’s House is scheduled for Saturday, April 6th at Beach Park in Pascagoula, MS. We would love to fill up the pavilion with runners, walkers, baby strollers, etc in order to bring awareness to domestic violence & how it affects everyone. You can find more information […]

2018 Advancing Strategies Conference

Please join us for a multidisciplinary training conference addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. This training opportunity is designed to benefit those working for victim service agencies, law enforcement, prosecution, and nursing/medical staff. Advancing Strategies For A Safe & Healthy Community Conference August 14-16, 2018 Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Biloxi, MS Early […]

Keeping Them Down: Combating Institutional isms – A Counselors’ Ethical Responsibility to Advocate, Educate, & Bring Them Up!

Within this presentation, the presenter will assist participants in recognizing their sometimes unknown biases, the roles of micro-aggressions in the marginalization of individuals based upon gender, sexuality, religion, race, culture, socio-economic and educational status, as well as how counselors can then advocate for various marginalized groups to ensure all individuals feel safe within society. Presenter […]

Free Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training for DV Awareness Month!

Find out more about how you can be part of the GREEN DOT MOVEMENT to end power-based personal violence. The Green Dot program teaches easy methods of bystander intervention that ANYONE can do to help prevent and respond to incidents of violence in our community. No one has to do everything, but everyone has to […]

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Saving Animals and Families Everyday

A great way to show your support!

Just drop off your donated items to the Humane Society of South Mississippi in either of its thrift store locations (Gulfport or Ocean Springs) and let them know you're donating on behalf of the Women's Center. They will then provide us with vouchers our clients can then use to purchase clothing or household items for their family!

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