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Someone’s Gotta Say It From Awkward to Empowered: Rethinking “the Talk” By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Do you remember the whirlwind of emotions and questions that

National Suicide Prevention Month: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia “I feel hopeless.” “I just don’t know

Toxic Wellness? How Mosaic Georgia’s Wellness Program Breaks Stereotypes By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia WELLNESS falls among the countless misused (and misunderstood) ‘buzz words’ in our

Someone’s Gotta Say It   Insights from 30 Years at the Forefront of Medical Care for Victims of Sexual Harms   By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia

Secrets vs. Surprises: The Danger of Secrets By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager “Don’t tell  ______. It’s a secret.”  “I’ll only tell you if you can keep it a

The Link Between “The Talk” and Kid’s Safety: Discussing Sex and Bodily Autonomy with Our Children By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia If I were

Someone's Gotta Say It Surviving Sexual Assault in the LGBTQ+ Community: Mosaic Georgia Extends a Warm Welcome, Support and Care By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia June

Kevin McNeil: Daring Men to Ditch the Mask By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia An interview with Child Advocate Kevin McNeil and Wholeness Collective Coordinator Ashia Gallo,

SANE Spotlight: Remember the SANEs during National Nurses Week By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Mosaic Georgia SANEs in action. From left to right: Melissa Drinkard, Kathy

Gen Z And Self-Esteem: The Kids Are (Gonna Be) Alright By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month! What better time to raise

Trauma and the Brain: A Look at How Traumatic Events Shape Memory and Perception By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia At the age of 13,

Amy Lewis – Yoga and Sacred Space By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia Amy Lewis has been drawn to spirituality since she was a child. Born in

Someone’s Gotta Say It 3 Steps to Protect Our Kids from Abusers: On-line and In-person By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director at Mosaic Georgia A friend used to be a

Why Kids Don’t Disclose Abuse: Ambivalence By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia am·biv·a·lence /amˈbiv(ə)ləns/ noun 1. the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

Mayra Paradas: Life is a Dance Women's History Month Feature An interview with Dance Teacher Mayra Paradas and Ashia Gallo, MPA, Wholeness Collective Coordinator Mayra Paradas is the passionate, bi-lingual

Someone's Gotta Say It: Sexual Abuse & Disabilities: Myths & Realities By Marina Sampanes Peed, Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia March is Disabilities Awareness Month, so it is a good

Reclaiming Safety Through Counseling By Kendall Wolz In November 2022, Mosaic Georgia relaunched on-site counseling services for individuals and families who have experienced sexual violence. We are grateful to offer

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: How Can Adults Help? Co-authored by Marina Sampanes Peed and Amanda Makrogianis Mickelsen One in three teens experiences verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual

The Healing Souls of Black Folk By: Ashia Gallo My interest in wellness and healing really exploded during my time living in Mozambique, an African nation along the southeast border

Faces of Mosaic Georgia Susan Nerenbaum Marketing & Communications Specialist Fun Fact: Susan is a devoted animal enthusiast. Dogs are her favorite, with cats running at a very close second! Susan

Wholeness Collective – A Wellness Program Launch   By: Ashia Gallo, MPA At Mosaic Georgia, we play a very sensitive role in the lives of the clients we support. From

Marina's Interview with CFNEG   Check out a Q & A with Mosaic Georgia Executive Director, Marina Peed. Marina talks about the services that Mosaic Georgia offers, the future of

Mosaic Georgia on the Radio   Mosaic Georgia leaders sat down with Business Radio X to talk through the services that we offer to the community and who it is

Why Awareness Matters   “I’ve learned throughout the years that no one wants to talk about what I do for a living. Getting folks energized about sexual violence prevention is

People Helping People: A Daily Dose of Courage   Courage: the ability to undertake an overwhelming difficulty or pain despite the unavoidable presence of fear. What’s a kid to do?

The Bigger Picture of Recovery: Working with CSEC Clients    Spring is in the air and Mosaic Georgia is ready! The weather is gradually warming up. COVID-19 vaccines are rolling

Why are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported?   Most people will call the police if someone breaks into their home or steals something from their vehicle. Yet this is not the first

2021, Here We Come!   Out with the old, in with the new! As ~tragic~ as it was to say goodbye to 2020 (yes, we are being sarcastic), 2021 is

A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times   Dear supporters, community partners and beloved clients, past and present,  Hello! As we enter the 5th month of COVID-19 in our midst, the

Introducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund!   Is 2020 over yet? Between the COVID-19 pandemic and community consciousness movements surrounding violence against black and brown people that have shaken

Our 24-Hour Crisis Line   Survivors of sexual assault may experience many different emotions after the incident. Each individual processes and responds to the trauma differently. Often there is the

Solutions for Survivors/Victims of Crimes: the Criminal Justice System, Civil Legal Remedies, and Non-legal Assistance   Helpful responses to sexual assault and sexual abuse can take many forms. The criminal

What is Volunteering? By: Raheela, Administrative Volunteer   Essentially, it is donating your time and energy to help an individual or organization. Personally, I believe it is one of the

Change Happens Here By: Marina Peed My kids will tell you that I like to discuss uncomfortable topics. The best way to address a problem is to push past the

A Daily Dose of Courage   Courage: the ability to undertake an overwhelming difficulty or pain despite the unavoidable presence of fear. What’s a kid to do? We tell children

Did You Know?   Did you know that in America every 92 seconds someone is sexually assaulted? Or that people between ages 12 and 24 are at higher risk for

Mosaic Georgia experienced major growth and changes in 2018. In one year, we have undergone a name change, increased in staff size, and have increased the amount of services provided.

Some people who have not experienced personal violence wonder aloud “Why don’t they report it?” A careful look at how society reacts to reported sex crimes may provide some clues.

We provide a caring environment where victims of sexual assault are provided services and resources to regain safety and security in their lives.

We help to restore wholeness through our nurturing staff and by connecting those affected by sexual assault with support groups and counseling services.

In times of crisis, Mosaic Georgia helps to take away the confusion of the criminal justice system by providing legal advocacy on civil matters arising from sexual assault.

Someone’s Gotta Say It From Awkward to Empowered: Rethinking “the Talk” By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Do you remember the whirlwind of emotions and questions that

National Suicide Prevention Month: The Impact of Sexual Violence on Mental Health By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia “I feel hopeless.” “I just don’t know

Someone’s Gotta Say It 3 Steps to Protect Our Kids from Abusers: On-line and In-person By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director at Mosaic Georgia A friend used to be a

Mayra Paradas: Life is a Dance Women's History Month Feature An interview with Dance Teacher Mayra Paradas and Ashia Gallo, MPA, Wholeness Collective Coordinator Mayra Paradas is the passionate, bi-lingual

Someone's Gotta Say It: Sexual Abuse & Disabilities: Myths & Realities By Marina Sampanes Peed, Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia March is Disabilities Awareness Month, so it is a good

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: How Can Adults Help? Co-authored by Marina Sampanes Peed and Amanda Makrogianis Mickelsen One in three teens experiences verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual

Why are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported?   Most people will call the police if someone breaks into their home or steals something from their vehicle. Yet this is not the first

2021, Here We Come!   Out with the old, in with the new! As ~tragic~ as it was to say goodbye to 2020 (yes, we are being sarcastic), 2021 is

A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times   Dear supporters, community partners and beloved clients, past and present,  Hello! As we enter the 5th month of COVID-19 in our midst, the

Introducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund!   Is 2020 over yet? Between the COVID-19 pandemic and community consciousness movements surrounding violence against black and brown people that have shaken

Toxic Wellness? How Mosaic Georgia’s Wellness Program Breaks Stereotypes By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia WELLNESS falls among the countless misused (and misunderstood) ‘buzz words’ in our

Kevin McNeil: Daring Men to Ditch the Mask By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia An interview with Child Advocate Kevin McNeil and Wholeness Collective Coordinator Ashia Gallo,

SANE Spotlight: Remember the SANEs during National Nurses Week By Marina Sampanes Peed Executive Director of Mosaic Georgia Mosaic Georgia SANEs in action. From left to right: Melissa Drinkard, Kathy

Gen Z And Self-Esteem: The Kids Are (Gonna Be) Alright By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month! What better time to raise

Trauma and the Brain: A Look at How Traumatic Events Shape Memory and Perception By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia At the age of 13,

Amy Lewis – Yoga and Sacred Space By Ashia Gallo Wholeness Collective Coordinator at Mosaic Georgia Amy Lewis has been drawn to spirituality since she was a child. Born in

Why Kids Don’t Disclose Abuse: Ambivalence By Kendall Wolz Mental Health and Wellness Manager at Mosaic Georgia am·biv·a·lence /amˈbiv(ə)ləns/ noun 1. the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

Reclaiming Safety Through Counseling By Kendall Wolz In November 2022, Mosaic Georgia relaunched on-site counseling services for individuals and families who have experienced sexual violence. We are grateful to offer

The Healing Souls of Black Folk By: Ashia Gallo My interest in wellness and healing really exploded during my time living in Mozambique, an African nation along the southeast border

Wholeness Collective – A Wellness Program Launch   By: Ashia Gallo, MPA At Mosaic Georgia, we play a very sensitive role in the lives of the clients we support. From

Faces of Mosaic Georgia Susan Nerenbaum Marketing & Communications Specialist Fun Fact: Susan is a devoted animal enthusiast. Dogs are her favorite, with cats running at a very close second! Susan

Why are Sexual Assaults Under-Reported?   Most people will call the police if someone breaks into their home or steals something from their vehicle. Yet this is not the first

2021, Here We Come!   Out with the old, in with the new! As ~tragic~ as it was to say goodbye to 2020 (yes, we are being sarcastic), 2021 is

A Brighter Future During Uncertain Times   Dear supporters, community partners and beloved clients, past and present,  Hello! As we enter the 5th month of COVID-19 in our midst, the

Introducing the Crisis Support and Empowerment Fund!   Is 2020 over yet? Between the COVID-19 pandemic and community consciousness movements surrounding violence against black and brown people that have shaken

Our 24-Hour Crisis Line   Survivors of sexual assault may experience many different emotions after the incident. Each individual processes and responds to the trauma differently. Often there is the

Solutions for Survivors/Victims of Crimes: the Criminal Justice System, Civil Legal Remedies, and Non-legal Assistance   Helpful responses to sexual assault and sexual abuse can take many forms. The criminal

A Daily Dose of Courage   Courage: the ability to undertake an overwhelming difficulty or pain despite the unavoidable presence of fear. What’s a kid to do? We tell children

Did You Know?   Did you know that in America every 92 seconds someone is sexually assaulted? Or that people between ages 12 and 24 are at higher risk for

Some people who have not experienced personal violence wonder aloud “Why don’t they report it?” A careful look at how society reacts to reported sex crimes may provide some clues.