10/25/2025
💜 📣 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
At Southside Behavioral Health, we stand with victims and survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence.
Healing begins with awareness, support, and community action. 💜
📊 Oklahoma Facts
• In 2023, Oklahoma recorded 122 domestic violence related homicides a 16% increase from the year before.
• Women made up 82% of intimate partner homicide victims.
• Each year, more than 29,000 victims of domestic abuse are reported across Oklahoma.
💡 Why It Matters
Domestic violence isn’t just physical. It includes emotional, psychological, financial, and digital abuse.
Recognizing the signs early and offering support can truly save lives.
Right here in Jenks, Tulsa, and surrounding areas we can all play a role in prevention, education, and care.
🤝 How We Help
At Southside Behavioral Health, our licensed therapists provide trauma-informed counseling to survivors of abuse.
We help clients:
✔ Build safety plans
✔ Develop coping tools
✔ Rebuild confidence and emotional resilience
✔ Heal through evidence-based therapy
If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing abuse or wondering how to support someone who might be we’re here for you. We offer confidential counseling in Jenks, Tulsa and surrounding areas, both in-person and via tele-health.
📞 If You or Someone You Know Needs Help
• 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) — National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7, confidential)
• Call 911 if you’re in immediate danger
🟣 Let’s make October a month of action, awareness, and prevention.
Together, we can change the story and create safer, healthier relationships in our community.
