November 2, 2023
Victims Compensation Assistance Programs (VCAPs) primarily provide financial assistance and support to victims of various crimes, including but not limited to violent crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other offenses. These programs generally do not directly cover the costs of crime scene cleanup services. Instead, they focus on providing assistance to crime victims in several […]
April 19, 2021
April 18–24, 2021 marks the 40th Anniversary of Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Aftermath Services is joining the Office of Victims Crimes (OVC) in its effort to inspire local communities and to raise awareness of victims’ rights by promoting this year’s NCVRW theme—Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities. Crime Victim Compensation & Resources Crime victim […]
July 29, 2019
How to Recognize Early Signs of Psychosis and Other Mental Illnesses Note: if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health and need help immediately, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or call 911. Life has its ups and downs and we all experience a […]
July 11, 2019
We’ve all experienced loneliness from time to time; it’s a complex and universal emotion. But as the number of Americans who report feeling lonely rise, there is ever growing concern that they are also at an increased risk of developing a wide range of illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Though populations such as […]
June 27, 2019
Why We Serve: The Impact of Local Heroes Each year, Aftermath Services conducts the annual Why We Serve grant. It raises awareness and provides funding to local causes that are near and dear to the hearts of law enforcement officers and first responders nationwide. Here’s how it works: officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, etc. can self […]
May 23, 2019
Sample Funeral Program: Memorializing A Deceased Loved One Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to go through in life. It is only natural that you would want to give a proper send-off through a heartfelt, beautiful funeral with family and friends of the deceased. However, organizing a funeral can also […]
April 17, 2019
9 Creative Ways to Honor the Memory of a Loved One Pain and grief—they are normal reactions to significant loss. But while the grieving process is unique to the individual in terms of intensity and duration, there are some things that can be done to ease the pain. Honoring a loved one after they pass […]
December 10, 2018
Christmas, Hannukah, New Years. The holidays are meant to evoke feelings of happiness and excitement. But if you experienced the death of a loved one this past year (or before), you may be left feeling less than festive. Memories of better times may only serve to remind you of the loss. Holidays force us to realize […]
February 14, 2018
Though many will be spending this February 14th with a special someone, others will be facing yet another evening alone. As a species, humans require social contact with others in order to thrive. According to the National Institutes of Health, people with stronger social support networks are happier, healthier, and have a lower risk of depression. So how […]
June 29, 2017
National Safety Month ends this week, but Aftermath remains committed to safety all year long. Ensure your entire family stays well this season as our summer safety series continues. With the summer months in full swing, many families are out enjoying great warm weather activities. Biking, picnics, and long days at the beach may seem […]