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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.
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.
Fostering inclusivity and empowerment, our LGBTQ+ group champions diversity, celebrates the spectrum of love and identity, and provides a safe space for individuals to share their experiences. In-person interpretation provided. Transportation support also provided.
For Additional Information: Contact Saúl at (619) 629-6386
The Women’s Expressive Arts Group, “Connect, Create, Rejuvenate,” meets on a weekly basis. This is a women’s rehabilitative group which reduces stress for clients through healing arts and creative practices such as expressive arts, deep breathing, sound therapy, and simple movement. The group has created soul collage, multi-media books, prayer flags, snow globes, and much more. The group is co-led by SURVIVORS staff Nance Lovell and Dr. Julie Kuck. It takes place at Julie’s office in the community. For more information or to sign up, please discuss the group with your assigned Case Manager.
Fostering inclusivity and empowerment, our LGBTQ+ group champions diversity, celebrates the spectrum of love and identity, and provides a safe space for individuals to share their experiences. In-person interpretation provided. Transportation support also provided.
For Additional Information: Contact Saúl at (619) 629-6386
Breaking Barriers is a space for youth and young adults (15- 25) to begin to explore their well-being. Topics revolve around mental health, the stigma of mental health, loss, the connection between mental wellness and sexual health and much more.
A Women's Healing Group is a supportive community within SURVIVORS designed to help women connect, heal, and grow together. This group focuses on creating a safe and nurturing environment where women can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. In-person interpretation available. Transportation support also available. Please contact Dara at desparza@notorture.org or +1(858)-867-0452 for additional information.
The Women’s Expressive Arts Group, “Connect, Create, Rejuvenate,” meets on a weekly basis. This is a women’s rehabilitative group which reduces stress for clients through healing arts and creative practices such as expressive arts, deep breathing, sound therapy, and simple movement. The group has created soul collage, multi-media books, prayer flags, snow globes, and much more. The group is co-led by SURVIVORS staff Nance Lovell and Dr. Julie Kuck. It takes place at Julie’s office in the community. For more information or to sign up, please discuss the group with your assigned Case Manager.
Join team members Safi and Henok in discussing topics that affect our everyday lives, including:
• Wellness and mental health
• Adjusting to life in the USA
• Shifting roles in your family
• Building community
• Past and/or current traumas
Open to all current male SURVIVORS clients. For more information or to join, contact Henok at (858)867-0603 or hgetaneh@notorture.org.
Fostering inclusivity and empowerment, our LGBTQ+ group champions diversity, celebrates the spectrum of love and identity, and provides a safe space for individuals to share their experiences. In-person interpretation provided. Transportation support also provided.
For Additional Information: Contact Saúl at (619) 629-6386
The Women’s Expressive Arts Group, “Connect, Create, Rejuvenate,” meets on a weekly basis. This is a women’s rehabilitative group which reduces stress for clients through healing arts and creative practices such as expressive arts, deep breathing, sound therapy, and simple movement. The group has created soul collage, multi-media books, prayer flags, snow globes, and much more. The group is co-led by SURVIVORS staff Nance Lovell and Dr. Julie Kuck. It takes place at Julie’s office in the community. For more information or to sign up, please discuss the group with your assigned Case Manager.
Fostering inclusivity and empowerment, our LGBTQ+ group champions diversity, celebrates the spectrum of love and identity, and provides a safe space for individuals to share their experiences. In-person interpretation provided. Transportation support also provided.
For Additional Information: Contact Saúl at (619) 629-6386
Breaking Barriers is a space for youth and young adults (15- 25) to begin to explore their well-being. Topics revolve around mental health, the stigma of mental health, loss, the connection between mental wellness and sexual health and much more.
A Women's Healing Group is a supportive community within SURVIVORS designed to help women connect, heal, and grow together. This group focuses on creating a safe and nurturing environment where women can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. In-person interpretation available. Transportation support also available. Please contact Dara at desparza@notorture.org or +1(858)-867-0452 for additional information.
The Women’s Expressive Arts Group, “Connect, Create, Rejuvenate,” meets on a weekly basis. This is a women’s rehabilitative group which reduces stress for clients through healing arts and creative practices such as expressive arts, deep breathing, sound therapy, and simple movement. The group has created soul collage, multi-media books, prayer flags, snow globes, and much more. The group is co-led by SURVIVORS staff Nance Lovell and Dr. Julie Kuck. It takes place at Julie’s office in the community. For more information or to sign up, please discuss the group with your assigned Case Manager.
Join team members Safi and Henok in discussing topics that affect our everyday lives, including:
• Wellness and mental health
• Adjusting to life in the USA
• Shifting roles in your family
• Building community
• Past and/or current traumas
Open to all current male SURVIVORS clients. For more information or to join, contact Henok at (858)867-0603 or hgetaneh@notorture.org.
Fostering inclusivity and empowerment, our LGBTQ+ group champions diversity, celebrates the spectrum of love and identity, and provides a safe space for individuals to share their experiences. In-person interpretation provided. Transportation support also provided.
For Additional Information: Contact Saúl at (619) 629-6386
Session focused on adjusting to a new culture in the United States including American cultural norms.
Participants will learn how the adjustment process happens over a long time and may look different for
every individual. They will also learn coping skills for the stresses of adjusting to a new life.
Interpretation available for those attending in-person. The orientation will also be offered online in English.
The Women’s Expressive Arts Group, “Connect, Create, Rejuvenate,” meets on a weekly basis. This is a women’s rehabilitative group which reduces stress for clients through healing arts and creative practices such as expressive arts, deep breathing, sound therapy, and simple movement. The group has created soul collage, multi-media books, prayer flags, snow globes, and much more. The group is co-led by SURVIVORS staff Nance Lovell and Dr. Julie Kuck. It takes place at Julie’s office in the community. For more information or to sign up, please discuss the group with your assigned Case Manager.