Alachua County Writing-Based Support Group Offered for Survivors of Sexual Violence

ALACHUA COUNTY – The Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center will offer a new 10-week, in-person writing-based support group for survivors of sexual violence beginning in late February.

The group, titled “Writing to Heal,” is open to women and nonbinary survivors and will meet on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The program is free, open to all writing skill levels and includes all necessary supplies.

Organizers say the group is designed to provide survivors with a supportive environment where writing can be used as a tool for reflection, expression and healing. Participants will be invited to explore a variety of writing forms, including journaling, poetry and songwriting.

“Writing is a healing process, and we encourage participants to write in whatever form they find most healing, whether that be journaling, song writing, poetry or anything beyond,” said Kylee Field, a victim advocate counselor with the center. “Prompts will be provided each week to allow survivors the opportunity to explore their journey of healing in a way that feels safe and authentic to them.”

To protect participant privacy and safety, the meeting location will be disclosed only to those who register for the group. Individuals interested in participating are asked to call or text Field at 352-681-2428 to complete an intake process.

The Writing to Heal group is part of the center’s broader efforts to provide accessible, trauma-informed support services for survivors across Alachua County. Additional support groups are available for men and LGBTQ+ survivors.

For more information about those programs or other sexual violence support services, residents may contact the center’s helpline at 352-264-6760.

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