The Center For Trauma & Resilience

The Center for Trauma & Resilience provides culturally and linguistically responsive programs, health promotion and crime prevention education. All services are confidential and provided by counselors and supervised student interns. Helpline – Emotional support and resource assistance. Information and Referral – Link clients with community resources and provide crime prevention education Assistance with Emergency Services – Food, clothing, shelter, financial aid, crime scene cleanup and other emergency needs. Advocacy – Communication of needs to employers, landlords, service providers, the criminal justice system and others. Brief Therapy and Case Management – Short-term (12 weeks to 6 months, and in some cases, longer) individual and group sessions to explore recovery options. Volunteer/Intern Program – Volunteers and interns receive 40 hours of training to assist clients. Community Outreach and Education – Speakers available for presentations on crime prevention and compassion fatigue. SPECIALIZED SERVICES Befriending the Body™ Trauma Sensitive Yoga– Trauma-sensitive yoga program promoting health and wellness for clients and community. Elder Program – customized services for persons 65 and older. – Words of Wisdom senior support groups. – Personalized crime prevention plans. Mi Gente- VAWA Legal Solutions – Legal assistance for immigrant survivors of domestic/sexual violence to remain in the U.S. under the Violence Against Women Act. Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture – NADA protocol encourages wellness through the use of a standardized auricular acupuncture/acupressure protocol for behavioral health concerns, including addictions, mental health, and disaster and emotional trauma COMMUNITY PROGRAMS The Translation & Interpreting Center – Professional services offered in more than 40 languages. Compassion Fatigue Workshop – Full-day workshops for professional to address compassion fatigue and burnout