MV Times recently featured Pricila Vilaca, a domestic violence and rape crisis counselor for Connect to End Violence in the Community section of the November 18, 2021 print edition. Full article below: When did you move to the Island? I arrived in the United States in April 2004 and came straight to the Island because…
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Let life throw our way what it will. We are ready. We innovate out of practicality and inspire by example, pouring our best practices, our personal expertise and our powerful network into one innovative model of care. We are committed to ensuring that everyone on Martha's Vineyard has access to the care and services they need.
Community Collaboration is Key to our Success
“While I’m still fairly new on the Island, I’ve worked in policing for 30 years. I’ve never seen a relationship between a community services agency and local police like the partnership Martha’s Vineyard Community Services has with all of the Island’s police departments. In an instance of domestic violence or sexual assault, we know exactly who to call at Community Services and we work closely with them through the entire process.“ -Bruce McNamee, Chief of Police, Edgartown
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Hours of therapy provided by the Island Counseling Center in 2020.
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Revenue generated by Chicken Alley Thrift Shop to support MV Community Services in 2020.
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Families and caregivers touched through our MV Family Center in 2020.
Recent Blogs
5 Common Head Start Myths Debunked
September has arrived and enrollment for our 2021-2022 Head Start Program is open! Head Start is a national program committed to giving every child the opportunity to excel in school and life after school. Our Head Start program is home-based and locally designed to meet the needs of families in our Island community. We are…
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