Survivors of Torture, International

was formed in 1997 by a passionate group of people who saw torture survivors were marginalized and unable to access the services they needed to heal and thrive.

SURVIVORS ensures that torture survivors receive expert care and services from dedicated professionals and community supporters including mental health, psychiatry, social services, and medical case management.

We empower torture survivors to reclaim the strength and vitality that was stolen from them by brutal dictators, governments, and unchecked gangs

We provide specialized care at our healing center to help survivors heal and can become self-sufficient and healthy members of their families and communities.

We have grown to serve thousands of survivors throughout San Diego. We have decades of expertise and are a leading voice in the torture treatment movement.

“SURVIVORS is exactly where broken souls can be healed. The place where I found my long gone home and started a new life. I am very grateful for their services and support.”

– Survivor who wishes to remain anonymous

Join the Healing Society Today

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.

MENTAL HEALTH 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.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

SURVIVORS provides tailored individual, group, family, and couples therapy with licensed and licensed eligible mental health professionals throughout San Diego County.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE

SURVIVORS’ psychiatric services include a thorough evaluation of clients and regular follow-ups by a psychiatrist.

PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETATION

SOCIAL and PEER SUPPORT

SURVIVORS offers Healing Clubs to help counter torture survivor’s feelings of shame, humiliation, and isolation. Activities have included art projects and nature walks.

FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

Medical and psychological evaluations are conducted by trained professional evaluators.