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Crime Victims Council

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☀️ The Valley’s comprehensive victim services. 100% confidential, no-cost & judgment-free since 1973! Serving the community since 1973.

Today CVC is a vital nonprofit organization providing nonjudgmental support and services to victims of all violence, their families and significant others throughout Northampton and Lehigh Counties, in addition to a wide variety of prevention programs. All programs and services of CVC are confidential and offered at no cost.

24-Hour Hotline: 610-437-6611

10/28/2026

🍂 | Embracing Comfort and Safety

As October comes to a close and autumn sets in, the shifting season gives us space to turn inward, slow down, and seek out the quiet spaces where we feel grounded.

Trauma can make the world feel unpredictable, but creating small routines of safety—a warm drink, a soft blanket, a quiet moment, or a firm boundary—can help bring peace back to your day. You deserve spaces that feel safe, predictable, and comforting.

🎃 Wishing everyone across the Lehigh Valley a safe, peaceful, and warm autumn week!

10/23/2026

Before you step back out into the world, we want you to remember one thing…

On the back of our front door sits a quiet reminder of everything we believe about our clients.

As you leave each session, our hope is that you walk through this door feeling truly valued, believed, and supported.

Whatever the world throws as you today, know that we’re always in your corner.

10/22/2026

At CVC, we are constantly inspired by community members who step up to support survivors! 💜

This fall, we’re cheering on Rachel Skolfield, a sophomore at Lafayette College, as she takes on the 2026 D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke’s on Sunday, November 15.

Rachel didn’t have to fundraise for her race... she chose to!
Her effort on the trail directly supports CVC’s free, confidential services, including our 24/7 crisis helpline, emergency advocacy, and long-term trauma counseling.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to donate and back Rachel’s miles for healing!

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10/22/2026

At CVC, we are constantly inspired by community members who step up to support survivors! 💜

This fall, we’re cheering on Rachel Skolfield, a sophomore at Lafayette College, as she takes on the 2026 D&L RaceFest presented by St. Luke’s on Sunday, November 15.

Rachel didn't have to fundraise for her race... she chose to! Her effort on the trail directly supports CVC’s free, confidential services, including our 24/7 crisis helpline, emergency advocacy, and long-term trauma counseling.

📲 Tap the link in our bio to donate and back Rachel’s miles for healing!

10/21/2026

💜 | Purple Thursday

Tomorrow is Purple Thursday, a national day during Domestic Violence Awareness Month where we wear purple to signal our commitment to ending domestic abuse and honoring every survivor's journey.

When navigating harm, isolation, or control, it can be easy to feel like your choices require approval from others. Today, we want to offer a gentle reminder: your healing belongs to you. You do not need validation, permission, or approval from anyone else to step back, set firm boundaries, and protect your emotional safety.

Your peace is worth protecting, and your journey is entirely yours to define.

📲 If you are seeking confidential support, safety planning, or a safe place to talk, CVC is here for you 24/7 at 610-437-6611. All services are free and confidential.

10/19/2026

October is National Bullying Awareness Month, and navigating our kids' digital lives can feel overwhelming. 📱💻

Join us on Monday, October 26 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for our Digital Dynamics & Relationships virtual workshop! Designed for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children of all ages, we'll cover:

- Current internet and technology trends & risks
- Spotting unhealthy digital dynamics and warning signs
- Tips for navigating tough conversations and reporting options

It's completely free and no registration is required... just hop on the Zoom call!

🔗 Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82895855211?pwd=J00owAlurBIeJJ9LE4w8IbrZrbu7Ty.1

10/14/2026

💜 | Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Relationships should be rooted in trust, safety, equality, and mutual respect, never fear, control, or intimidation.

If you are navigating an unsafe relationship, questioning your experience, or healing from past trauma, know this: it is not your fault, and you do not have to figure it out alone.

Free and Confidential 24/7 Support:
📲 CVC Crisis Hotline: 610-437-6611
📲 National DV Hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE or text "START" to 88788

10/09/2026

Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month calls on us to look closer at the epidemic of abuse that is too often overlooked or simply tolerated.

Abuse isn't always physical—coercive control, isolation, and psychological aggression cause lasting damage. Healing and prevention take an entire community looking out for one another.

Here in the Lehigh Valley, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley and Crime Victims Council (CVC) work side-by-side to ensure every survivor has access to care—whether that means 24/7 crisis shelter, safety planning, court advocacy, or long-term trauma counseling.

Swipe through to learn the warning signs, grounded ways to support a loved one, and how to connect with local support. 💜

📌 Save this post to keep these crisis numbers accessible, and share to spread awareness across our community.

10/07/2026

Thank you, Mack Trucks!

We are grateful to Mack Trucks for investing back into the community and supporting CVC’s mission. Yesterday, we received a $2,500 donation made possible by Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations Community Fund.

Thank you for supporting survivors across the Lehigh Valley!

10/07/2026

💜 | You Belong Here

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Whether in classrooms, workplaces, online spaces, or our daily lives, everyone deserves to exist without fear of harm, exclusion, or intimidation.

Your worth is not defined by how others treat you. You have the right to be treated with dignity, to set clear boundaries, and to surround yourself with people who value who you truly are.

💬 If you or a young person in your life is navigating bullying or harassment, CVC is here to provide guidance, resources, and support.

Address

2132 South 12th Street Suite 101
Allentown, PA
18103

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16104376611

Website

http://www.cvclv.org/, https://linktr.ee/crimevictimscouncil

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