CURRENT CLIENTS
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continue your healing journey
REFER SOMEONE
Refer a survivor of torture to
connect with us for eligibility
Connect with the SURVIVORS team
If you’re not sure who to talk to, call us.
We can help you make an appointment
with the right staff member.
Dara
Lola
CLINICAL CASE SERVICES
Do you need help meeting your basic needs?
Food, housing, clothing, bus passes, employment or education?
Our clinical case managers partner with you to reach your goals like improving your resume for a job application or finding the closest English as a Second Language (ESL) class.
Contact Dara Esparza or Lola Sherman, Clinical Case Managers.
[email protected] or [email protected]
Lillian
MEDICAL CASE SERVICES
Do you need help with medical assistance such as finding a dentist to check your teeth or learning about how to use medical insurance?
Then contact our medical case manager. Our medical case manager can help support your medical needs like finding a physician for your general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses.
Contact Lillian Do, Medical Case Manager
(619) 278-2415
[email protected]
Nance
Allison
INDIVIDUAL & GROUP THERAPY
Do you need help with receiving individual or group therapy to support your healing and mental health goals?
Please contact Nance Lovell, MSW, or Allison Metcalf, MSW, Senior Mental Health Specialists.
Nance Lovell, MSW, Senior Mental Health Specialist
(619) 278-2402
[email protected]
Allison Metcalf, MSW, Senior Mental Health Specialist
(619) 278-2410
[email protected]
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Survivors of Torture, International • PO Box 371104 San Diego CA 92137 • [email protected] • 619-278-2400 •
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM - 7PM
We’re a healing resource to survivors of torture and their families without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic or immigration status.
SURVIVORS can provide specialized care and support to empower you in your healing journey to become a self-sufficient and healthy member of your family and community. We are able to offer services to torture survivors and their families free of charge. Professional interpretation is available.
To find out if you qualify for services, please call us at 619-278-2400 to talk with an expert staff member.
Pro-Bono volunteer physicians perform medical evaluations for clients’ asylum cases. Physicians write medical affidavits for attorneys to present in court, documenting that there is physical evidence of torture. Medical evaluations are always done in person, either at SURVIVORS’ office or a secondary location. Interpreters are provided for this service. Applicant’s medical licenses must be up to date.
Contractors accept clients for individual, couples or family therapy on a case-by-case basis. You choose your availability and create your own schedule. Therapy sessions may occur in your office setting in the community, Survivors’ office space, in-home, or via telemedicine. SURVIVORS provides compensation for your work. We will also provide professional interpreters to work with you.
You are not alone. We’re here to help. We’re a healing resource to survivors of torture and their families without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or economic or legal status.
SURVIVORS can provide specialized care and support to empower you in your healing journey to become a self-sufficient and healthy member of your family and community. We are able to offer services to torture survivors and their families free of charge. Professional interpretation is available.
To find out if you qualify for services, please call us at 619-278-2400 to talk with an expert staff member.
PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES
SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.
MEDICAL SERVICES
SURVIVORS’ provides support for Survivors with medical needs like finding a physician for general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses.Â
PSYCHOTHERAPY
SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.
PSYCHIATRY
SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.
PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETATION
SURVIVORS facilitates professional, trauma-informed interpretation so our clients can receive services in their native language or dialect to best support their healing process and care.
HEALING CLUB
SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.
AYSLUM SUPPORT
SURVIVORS coordinates medical affidavits and psychological evaluations to support our client’s asylum cases. Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.
ASYLUM SUPPORT
SURVIVORS coordinates medical affidavits and psychological evaluations to support our client’s asylum cases. Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Services to address essential needs such as food, clothing, and housing. We distribute blankets, backpacks and educational supplies, public transit passes, and hygiene items.
MEDICAL SERVICES
SURVIVORS’ provides support for Survivors with medical needs like finding a physician for general health care or connecting with a vision provider to receive glasses.Â
PSYCHIATRY
SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.
HEALING CLUB
SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.
INTERPRETERS
SURVIVORS partners with professional, trauma-informed interpreters so our clients can receive services in their native language or dialect to best support their healing process and care.
CASE MANAGEMENT
Services to address essential needs such as food, clothing, and housing. We distribute blankets, backpacks and educational supplies, public transit passes, and hygiene items.