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 By The Numbers
WHO WE SERVED
518 individuals
314 new clients
202 ongoing clients
2 returning clients
415 enrolled in General Survivors Program
116 enrolled in Mental Health Initiative Project
518 individuals
314 new clients
202 ongoing clients
2 returning clients
415 enrolled in General Survivors Program
116 enrolled in Mental Health Initiative Project
OF ALL DIFFERENT AGES
GENDER IDENTITIES AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS
OF ALL DIFFERENT AGES
GENDER IDENTITIES AND SEXUAL ORIENTATIONS
57% men including <1% transgender men
42% women including 2% transgender women
<1% non-binary individuals
11% LGBTQ+ individuals
WITH VARIED IMMIGRATION STATUSES
FROM 54 COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Most common countries
WHO SPEAK 29 LANGUAGES
Most common languages
Spanish 21%
Dari, Farsi, Persian 20%
Somali 13%
Pashto 12%
English 11%
WHAT SERVICES WE PROVIDED
ALL SERVICES PROVIDED
Mental Health Literacy
3,406 services
FORENSIC EVALUATIONS
97 medical affidavits
132 psychological evaluations
INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY
283 sessions
SOCIAL SERVICES
1,018 provisions of or linkages to resources
MEDICAL SERVICES
21 clients provided with or linked to primary or specialty care
MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY
49 clients provided with literacy workshops
PSYCHIATRY
476 appointments
WHAT CLIENTS ACHIEVED
36 clients were granted immigration relief
88% of clients assessed improved in their mental health or displayed a stable or safe level of mental health needs
100% of clients assessed improved in their functional ability or displayed a stable or safe level of functional ability needs
“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