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The Initiative Through empowerment, we ignite transformation in the lives and stories of survivors.

Please join us in welcoming Marcie to The Initiative team! 💜Marcie brings over 20 years of experience in victim services...
10/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Marcie to The Initiative team! 💜

Marcie brings over 20 years of experience in victim services, mental health, and disability services. Her Ph.D. in sociology focuses on trauma survivors’ narratives of resilience, and her work is grounded in a belief that guides everything we do: people are far more resilient than systems often acknowledge.

At The Initiative, Marcie will help ensure survivors of trauma are heard, supported, and treated with dignity. She will also provide disability accommodation training to other victim service organizations to help make support more accessible and inclusive.

Outside of work, Marcie enjoys hiking, painting, and spending time with family and friends.

We’re excited to have Marcie on our team!

10/12/2026

Every survivor has a story, and it deserves to be heard. 💜

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re sharing these stories to honor the strength it takes to speak, the courage it takes to heal, and the resilience it takes to reclaim your life.

If any part of these stories feels familiar, please know that you are not alone. Help is available whenever you’re ready.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 800-799-7233
💬 Text START to 88788

💜 The Initiative: Call 303-839-5510 for advocacy and support.

Supporting survivors starts with creating space for them to feel heard, believed, and in control of their own choices.Li...
10/06/2026

Supporting survivors starts with creating space for them to feel heard, believed, and in control of their own choices.

Listen. Believe them. Respect their choices. Offer support without taking control.

You don’t have to have all the answers.
Sometimes, being a safe person who listens without judgment can make all the difference. 💜

Supporting survivors starts with creating space for them to feel heard, believed, and in control of their own choices.Li...
10/06/2026

Supporting survivors starts with creating space for them to feel heard, believed, and in control of their own choices.

Listen. Believe them. Respect their choices. Offer support without taking control.
You don’t have to have all the answers.

Sometimes, being a safe person who listens without judgment can make all the difference. 💜

Supporting survivors starts with creating space for them to feel heard, believed, and in control of their own choices. L...
10/06/2026

Supporting survivors starts with creating space for them to feel heard, believed, and in control of their own choices. Listen. Believe them. Respect their choices. Offer support without taking control.

You don’t have to have all the answers. Sometimes, being a safe person who listens without judgment can make all the difference. 💜

Disability is more than a diagnosis. It’s a lived experience shaped by the world around us.At The Initiative, we believe...
09/28/2026

Disability is more than a diagnosis. It’s a lived experience shaped by the world around us.

At The Initiative, we believe disability advocacy means looking at the whole picture: accessibility, autonomy, safety, identity, and the barriers that can impact a person’s ability to live free from abuse. 💜

09/22/2026

Disney Princesses in therapy, because apparently “true love” needed some fine print. 👀

We hope this silly series helps you consider a serious question: What types of relationship behaviors did we grow up seeing and learning to accept as “normal”?

We want to remind you that you deserve relationships rooted in safety, not sacrifice, and filled with consent, not control. 💜

Audio credit to the incredible Jordan Rand


Meet our new Western Colorado Victim advocate! ✨Leslie has a Bachelors degree in Social Work from Colorado Mesa Universi...
09/17/2026

Meet our new Western Colorado Victim advocate! ✨

Leslie has a Bachelors degree in Social Work from Colorado Mesa University. She is passionate about helping others feel heard, supported, and empowered. Leslie has previous experience in supporting survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault through advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, and connecting individuals with resources. Through her career, Leslie has learned that sometimes one of the most meaningful things you can offer someone is simply a place to be heard. She believes that people are often stronger and more capable than they realize.  Outside of work she loves spending time with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places.

Sometimes, simply being there can make all the difference. 💜 Here are ways you can support someone you love:🧏‍♀️ Listen ...
09/10/2026

Sometimes, simply being there can make all the difference. 💜

Here are ways you can support someone you love:

🧏‍♀️ Listen without judgment, let them share their feelings freely.
💬 Offer reassurance and affirm that they matter.
🌱 Encourage them to seek professional help and support.
🤝 Check in regularly to show you care.
🏞️ Respect their space and boundaries.
💡 Remind them they are not alone, support can make a difference.
💜 Promote hope, kindness, and understanding every day.

📞988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline

Believing survivors is su***de prevention. 💜📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988📱 National Domestic Violenc...
09/08/2026

Believing survivors is su***de prevention. 💜

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
📱 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788

Listen. Believe. Support.
You could help save a life.

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6825 E Tennessee Avenue #475
Denver, CO
80224

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+13038395510

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