Candlelight Vigil
December 6, 2008
MADD Gateway Victim Services
MADD Gateway Victim Services cover nine counties that are part of
the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop C.

The counties include

Saint Louis County
Saint Louis City
St. Charles County
Jefferson County
Franklin County
Warren County
Lincoln County
St. Francois County
Pike County
FIND SUPPORT

How the MADD Gateway Affiliate's Victim Services can help you...

Emotional Support
MADD Gateway is fortunate to have one full-time Victim Advocate and approximately 15 volunteer Victim
Advocates that can offer emotional support and provide information.

Literature
MADD Gateway has a wide selection of free brochures and information for victims of crashes that range from
grief and bereavement issues to coping with injury and how to talk with teens and children about death and
dying.

Support Groups
MADD Gateway hosts a monthly support group where you can meet other families who share your experience.
The support group is open to anyone who has been affected by drunk driving in any way. Just like the rest of
MADD’s services, the support group is free. The Gateway Support Group meets every first Monday of each
month excluding December as all victims are welcome that month to participate in the Candlelight vigil.

The dates for 2009 are as follows:
January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September date to be determined,
October 5 and November 2 . The candlelight vigil will be December 5, 2009.

Financial Assistance
If financial assistance is needed, a MADD Gateway Victim Advocate can assist you with filing a claim with Crime
Victim's Compensation - a state administered fund designed to assist victims of all crimes. Some restrictions and
limitations do apply.

Criminal Justice System Support
MADD Gateway Victim Advocates can serve as a liaison between crash victims and criminal justice professionals.
MADD Gateway Victim Advocates can also accompany victims and their families to all court hearings.

Victim Impact Statements
MADD Gateway Victim Advocates can assist victims in preparing a victim impact statement and statements to
the court.

Community Referrals
MADD Gateway Advocates can provide a list of professional counselors and/or civil attorneys.

Talk Online
MADD National hosts live Victim Support Forums and chats every Monday night at 7 p.m. CT and every
Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. CT. These online gatherings provide opportunities for victims and family members
share their insights, feelings and experiences in a safe, understanding environment.

If you are a victim of drunk driving and in need of immediate assistance please call MADD National’s
Victim/Survivor Helpline at 1-877-MADD-HELP (877-623-3435). Trained counselors are standing by to take your
call 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
If you are a victim of
drunk driving and in
need of immediate
assistance please call
MADD National’s
Victim/Survivor Helpline
at 1-877-MADD-HELP
(877-623-3435). Trained
counselors are standing
by to take your call 24
hours a day/ 7 days a
week.