We offer our deepest thanks to the brave men and women, and their families, who contributed their stories, and by doing so made it possible for us to offer you this page.
We invite you to send us your story at admin@desertwaters.com. Your story can appear here if approved.
We reserve the right to make edits to your material and to not post stories. And if a writer indicates that s/he is a threat to themselves or to others, we’ll try to locate that person to get them help.
LIMITS OF CONFIDENTIALITY
When identifying information becomes available/is provided to us, we are mandated to report child and adult abuse, and danger to self or others.
PLEASE NOTE: The Corrections Ventline does NOT constitute behavioral or medical health assessment, diagnosis, or treatment, and it should never be used or regarded as a substitute for, alternative to, or replacement for diagnosis, professional advice or treatment. We urge you to consult with a behavioral health provider or physician/medical professional regarding assessment, diagnosis and/or treatment of symptoms or medical conditions that you may be experiencing.
By using the Ventline email service you acknowledge that you understand that this is not a behavioral health or medical service in any professional sense. By your use of the Ventline email service, you also agree to indemnify and hold harmless DWCO, its board, staff and volunteers for any liability arising from any loss, injury or damage to or by any person or property, however caused, thought to result from the use of this service, including but not limited to information you obtain by asking questions, by exploring your situation with us, by questions posed by us to you regarding your situation, by receiving suggestions or referrals, or if we contact law enforcement when identifying information is provided to us regarding child or vulnerable adult abuse, or danger to self and/or others.
Working in corrections settings can be highly stressful. And the ripple effects of work can linger and affect your personal life and your family life. Sometimes you and your loved ones need a place to vent anonymously and confidentially. At other times you may need emotional support or encouragement. Or you may want to be “heard” as you problem-solve about a challenging situation. Through the Ventline, we at Desert Waters want to offer you a compassionate listening ear as you share your feelings and thoughts with us, or as you explore options.
The Ventline is an email service offered to corrections staff, other public safety staff, and their loved ones. We do not ask you to share your name with us or other identifying information, and we keep your emails confidential (except in the case of threats to self or others).
To access the Ventline, write to us at ventline@desertwaters.com. Our goal is for us to reply to you within 24 hours of receipt of your email.
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You can call us with your prayer request (at 719-784-4727), or you can send it to us HERE.
Your prayer request will receive immediate attention. We will email you back, and, unless you ask us not to, we will also share your request (without mentioning your name) with our prayer partners, so they as well can be praying for you and for your situation.
Your request will be kept confidential, unless you are communicating to us a threat to yourself or others.
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