A HEALTH AND WELLNESS KIT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE

Everyone needs a little help with their health and wellness, including victims of domestic abuse. Victim advocates can give a little inspiration and energy when they provide a Health and Wellness Kit. Suggested items for these kits include:

  • Dove Chocolates (chocolate plus the inspirational quote)
  • Bottle of water to help with hydration
  • Journal and at least 2 ink pens
  • Color pencils
  • Adult coloring book
  • Scented candle (Calming scents include lavender, jasmine, vanilla, sea breeze, lemon…)
  • Hand lotion
  • Hot Chocolate or Tea (especially tea believed to have a calming effect)
  • A pedometer to track exercise and goal achievements (there are very affordable pedometers available online)
  • Blanket
  • Stress Relief Ball
  • Fidget Gizmo
  • A copy of the poem Taking My Power Back by KH
  • Ear buds for their cell phone for listening to music and to add more privacy during phone calls
  • List of Empowering Songs (For a starter list, visit https://mscfv.org/songs-of-empowerment)
  • Comfy socks or slippers
  • Small Card with all emergency numbers and great websites for help (including www.mscfv.org) – a small card is easier to hide.
  • Bubble bath (calming scents)
  • Chap stick/lip balm/lip gloss
  • Hand sanitizer