Safe at Weber

You’re allowed to enter the new year gently.
No resolutions required. No pressure to transform.
Rest. Reflect. Carry what still matters. Leave what doesn’t.
Healing takes time—and you’re already doing it.
You made it to another year, and that’s enough.

This flyer from Weber State’s Safe@Weber program is part of the “Trauma-Informed Tuesday” series and features a green gradient background with celebratory stars and confetti. A cartoon monkey holding a “Happy New Year!” sign adds a playful and gentle tone. The central message encourages a soft, compassionate approach to entering the new year. It affirms that resolutions are optional, healing doesn’t need to be rushed, and rest is valid. Viewers are reminded they can reflect, carry what still matters, and leave behind what doesn’t. The flyer closes with the affirmation: “You made it to another year, and that’s enough.” Safe@Weber and Weber State University branding appear at the bottom, signaling institutional support.

Safe@weber will be closed from December 24th to January 1st and will be reopened virtually on the 2nd. If you need assistance on 1/2, please contact [email protected].

If you are in need of any emergency assistance during this holiday season, please refer to the following resources: Weber County is the YCC their Crisis Line (24/7): 1-801-392-7273. For Davis County, it is Safe Harbor, and their 24/7 support number is 801-444-9161.⁠

This festive holiday closure announcement from SAFE@WEBER features a light green background adorned with pine branches, ornaments, and a large gold bow at the top, creating a cheerful winter vibe. The letter “S” in “SAFE@WEBER” wears a Santa hat, adding a playful touch. The central message reads: “Holiday Closures – The center will be closed from December 24th to January 1st and will be reopened on the 2nd.” At the bottom, a row of colorful, snow-covered houses decorated with lights and holiday flair reinforces the seasonal theme. The image communicates a clear pause in services while inviting viewers to check the caption for additional resources, suggesting that support may still be accessible during the break.

Holiday survival isn’t about perfection—it’s about protection.
Set boundaries early. Repeat them often.
Build a grounding kit that includes snacks, fidgets, affirmations, and an exit plan.
You’re not obligated to anyone.
Take breaks. Cry. Laugh. Leave.
You deserve safety, softness, and space. Always.

This flyer from Weber State’s Safe@Weber program is part of the “Trauma-Informed Tuesday” series and features a green background with snowflake patterns. A friendly cartoon dinosaur wearing a winter hat and scarf stands beside the text, adding a playful and comforting visual. The title reads “Holiday Survival Tips,” followed by practical advice for navigating the season: set boundaries early and repeat them as needed; create a grounding kit with snacks, fidgets, affirmations, and an exit plan; choose who you want to be around without obligation; and take breaks, cry, laugh, leave, as needed. The flyer closes with a gentle affirmation: “You deserve safety, softness, and space. Always.” Safe@Weber and Weber State University branding appear at the bottom, signaling institutional support.

Big changes are coming to Safe@Weber. Stay tuned for more information.⁠
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Alt Text: A picture of the Safe@Weber pro-staff and the Executive Director for Student Wellbeing in hardhats.

You get to rewrite the holidays.
Traditions can be cozy, creative, or skipped entirely.
Bake for joy—not obligation.
Light a candle for your resilience.
Celebrate with chosen family, or not at all.
Your rituals don’t need recognition to be real.
This season, build what nourishes you.

This flyer from Weber State’s Safe@Weber program is part of the “Trauma-Informed Tuesday” series and features a green background with snowflake patterns. At the center is a cheerful illustration of a chinchilla wearing antlers and a festive necklace, adding warmth and whimsy. The title reads “Reclaiming Ritual: Making the Holidays Yours,” and the text encourages viewers to rewrite traditions in ways that feel comforting and authentic. Suggestions include lighting candles for resilience, baking for joy rather than obligation, celebrating with chosen family, or opting out entirely. The flyer affirms that personal rituals are valid even if unrecognized, and closes with the message: “This season, build what nourishes you.” Safe@Weber and Weber State University branding appear at the bottom, signaling institutional support

Holiday triggers are real.
You’re not “too sensitive,” you’re responding to real harm.
Whether it’s loud gatherings, family dynamics, or rituals that reopen old wounds, your reactions are valid.
Grounding tools like breathwork, exit plans, and buddy systems can help.
You deserve safety, not just tradition.
Protecting your peace isn’t selfish—it’s survival.

This flyer from Weber State’s Safe@Weber program is part of their “Trauma-Informed Tuesday” series and features a green background with subtle snowflake patterns. A cartoon turtle wearing a red scarf and Santa hat adds a gentle, festive touch. The central message reads: “Holiday Triggers Are Real,” and acknowledges that loud gatherings, family dynamics, religious rituals, and even certain foods can activate trauma. It affirms that these responses are valid—not signs of being “too sensitive.” The flyer offers grounding tools like breathwork, exit plans, buddy systems, and affirmations, and reminds viewers that safety matters more than familiarity. The closing lines emphasize that protecting your peace is not selfish—it’s survival. Weber State University and Safe@Weber branding appear at the bottom, signaling institutional support.

Holidays can be joyful—and also heavy.
You don’t owe anyone your cheer, your presence, or your emotional labor.
Grief, anger, numbness, or nothing at all? All valid.
This season, honor your truth. Your boundaries are sacred.
Survival is enough. You are enough. 💜

This digital flyer from Weber State’s Safe@Weber program is titled “Trauma-Informed Tuesday” and features a cozy, holiday-themed design. A red armchair with a sleeping white cat sits at the center, surrounded by festive pillows and a soft green background with sparkles. The message reads: “Surviving the Season: You Don’t Owe Anyone Your Holiday Cheer.” It validates complex emotions during the holidays, grief, anger, and numbness, and affirms that saying “no” to harmful people or traditions is valid. The flyer emphasizes that survival is enough and encourages honoring personal boundaries. At the bottom, the Safe@Weber logo and contact info are included, reinforcing institutional support.

Safe@weber will be closed from November 27th - 30th and will reopen on Dec 1st. If you are in need of any emergency assistance, please refer to the following resources: Weber County is the YCC their Crisis Line (24/7): 1-801-392-7273. For Davis County is Safe Harbor and their 24/7 support number is 801-444-9161.

This image is a seasonal announcement from Safe@Weber, framed with warm-toned watercolor textures and scattered autumn leaves in orange, yellow, and red hues. At the top, the Safe@Weber logo is centered, followed by bold text reading “Holiday Closure.” The main message states that the office will be closed from November 27th through November 30th and will reopen on December 1st. The design evokes a cozy, fall atmosphere while clearly communicating a temporary pause in services. A note at the bottom encourages viewers to check the caption for additional resources, signaling that support options may still be available during the break.

This November, honoring Native American Heritage Month means celebrating culture and standing with survivors. It means listening, learning, and committing to a future where every Native person can live in safety, dignity, and connection.

A set of Orange and White slides for Native American Heritage Month. The text shares statistics about high rates of violence experienced by Native American and Alaska Native people of all genders and notes that much of this harm is higher than the national average. The final slides focus on community strength, healing, and culturally grounded support, ending with information about available WSU campus resources.

This Veterans Day, we honor every form of courage, both in service and in survival. Many veterans and loved ones carry unseen wounds from trauma, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Healing takes courage and support. Today, we commit to creating trauma-informed spaces where every veteran and survivor feels safe and valued.

A series of Orange slides titled "The Courage of Hidden Battles: Supporting Veterans and Survivors." The post recognizes Veterans Day by honoring both visible and unseen forms of courage. It explores how veterans and their loved ones may carry trauma from service, domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault, and highlights the importance of healing, understanding, and connection. The slides emphasize that service and survival can coexist, and both deserve recognition, compassion, and care. Featuring a graphic of overlapping silhouettes symbolizing unity and resilience, the post encourages trauma-informed awareness and community support for all veterans and survivors on their paths toward healing.

As we gear up for the holidays, we know a lot of us are anxious about spending time around people, whether family, friend, or neither. Join us for hot cocoa, cookies, and discussions about setting boundaries in the holiday season!⁠
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"Warm Greetings" Is displayed above a cinnamon cocoa mug and a pumpkin. Between leaf and acorn decorations, the flyer says, "Setting boundaries in the holiday season. SU 323 12 to 2 pm November 12th. Email [email protected] for any accommodations needed at least 3 days in advance." The bottom of the post bears the Weber state university logo and is labeled for Safe@Weber.

No one heals in isolation. Having a strong support system can mean the difference between surviving and recovering. When friends, family, and communities reach out, listen, and believe survivors, safety grows and violence loses power. Connection builds trust, restores dignity, and opens the door to lasting healing.

A series of orange slides titled “Trauma-Informed Tuesday: Honoring the Circle & Importance of Connection.” The post explores how a lack of support and disconnection can worsen the effects of violence and isolation. It explains "the circle" as a symbol of how all people are interconnected- when one person is harmed, the whole community feels it. The slides emphasize that building support systems strengthens safety, promotes healing, and fosters collective well-being, and feature a graphic of people holding hands to create a circle. This post emphasizes the vital role of connection and support systems in preventing and healing from domestic and intimate partner violence. It encourages connection, believing survivors, and networks of care that promote safety and well-being.