Provides 24-hour free and confidential services for victims of sexual violence and those close to them. Provides sexual assault counseling available to help victims and their families heal from sexual assault. Offers medical and legal advocacy, support, and referrals for assistance from other agencies. Provides education to the community on sexual violence statistics and services as well as provide prevention activities. The Sexual Assault Program is always looking for new advisory board members and volunteer advocates; for more information call Sara Kern at (509) 769-6043.

Provide victim advocacy and support for survivors or child sexual assault and their families. Also offers medical examinations, mental health assessments and ongoing therapy.

Dove House Advocacy Services empowers victims of crime and abuse in Jefferson County through education, advocacy, and crisis intervention. Offering emotional and practical support. General, legal, medical, advocacy. Services are person-centered, trauma-informed, wrap-around, confidential, and free of charge.

Provides one-on-one, legal, and medical advocacy, therapy services, support groups, for persons who have been victims of sexual abuse. Also provides prevention presentations for community agencies and schools on topics such as Body and Body and Boundary Safety, Safe Bodies, Healthy Minds, and Personal Body Safety.

FOCIS is a 30-day intervention for families of children who are experiencing a mental health and behavioral crisis. In-home and community-based services include mental health therapy, therapeutic aid services, intensive case management, 24-hour crisis on-call support, and care coordination and connection to resources. FOCIS is appropriate for children 18 years and younger and their families who require additional support to successfully transition from in-patient care.

Community-based counseling center provides a wide range of social, psychological, and readjustment services. Readjustment counseling helps veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Offers Individual, group, marriage and family counseling as well as referrals and connections to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma. Services for a Veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as bereavement, military sexual trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals.

Provides 24/7 crisis response, legal and medical advocacy, counseling, shelter, and support groups for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Provides consultation, evaluation, and treatment for a variety of issues that can impact emotional well-being. Includes treatments for: - Addictive behaviors - Aggressive or self-harming behaviors - Anxiety, worry, nervousness - Confused thinking - Depression, sadness, grief - Emotional problems, such as managing anger - Memory problems - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Relationship problems - Stress from medical problems and/or pain - Troublesome thoughts or ideas PTSD Programs Outpatient PTSD treatment may include participation in weekly group, individual, and/or couples therapy sessions. Also offers medication management and specialized treatment for substance abuse, anxiety, depression and anger. In the course of therapy, Veterans learn coping skills to reduce and manage symptoms, they engage in wellness programs to improve their physical health, and they have an opportunity to process their traumatic experiences. Inpatient PTSD treatment addresses severe PTSD symptoms that interfere with Veterans’ safety or ability to function in everyday life. Veterans admitted to the program generally stay 1-2 weeks and receive medical care, medications for PTSD, group psychotherapy, and help with financial and housing problems. Offered at Seattle location Residential PTSD is for Veterans with PTSD who require a more intensive and supportive environment than can be provided on an outpatient basis. Veterans who live in a community where access to PTSD treatment is limited may also benefit from a PTSD Domiciliary stay. Veterans in the PTSD Domiciliary attend daily classes and therapy groups and may be prescribed medications. They are also encouraged to participate in recreation/leisure activities and vocational services. Offered at American Lake location.

Provides trained advocates that respond to the local hospital 24 hours a day for anyone who is receiving a Sexual Assault Exam or Non-Fatal Domestic Violence Strangulation Exam from a Forensic Nurse Examiner. Advocates can help support during the exam, provide resources, safety planning, and crisis intervention.

Community-based counseling center provides a wide range of social, psychological, and readjustment services. Readjustment counseling helps veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Offers Individual, group, marriage and family counseling as well as referrals and connections to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma. Services for a Veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as bereavement, military sexual trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals.

RPC offers individual therapy and group therapy for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Individual therapy sessions are typically one hour once a week and are coordinated directly with the therapist. Groups are weekly two-hour sessions.   Groups include:   -  Therapy Groups for Female Survivors of Sexual Abuse   -  Therapy Groups for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse   -  Support Groups for Partners of Survivors

Provides one-on-one advocacy-based counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include emotional support, safety planning, and assistance in navigating legal, medical, and social services. Legal advocacy is available to help survivors with legal questions, paperwork, and accompaniment to court or other legal proceedings. Bilingual advocacy services support Spanish-speaking survivors. The program also offers youth advocacy for children and teens, along with parenting education and support to strengthen family safety and stability. Services are confidential.

Provides legal, medical, and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault and their families. Also offers advocacy, support groups, counseling, community outreach, and education opportunities.

Expands awareness and prevents trauma from sexual assault. Trained therapists meet the needs of survivors and their families by offering guidance in navigating the complex medical, legal, and social service systems. Therapists also facilitate support groups to reduce feelings of isolation, develop new coping skills, and teach self-care practices.

Provides assessment, brief counseling and support for victims and their non-offending family members affected by traumatic events. Initial appointment addresses concerns, provides information and support, assesses symptoms and helps make a plan for the future. Crisis counseling is available after hours through Harborview emergency room. A social worker will provide crisis intervention and make counseling referrals and appointments.

Provides mental health care through counseling services. Specializes in post traumatic stress disorder, sexual abuse, mood disorder, and marital counseling.

Provides a 24 hour help, information and referral hotline for sexual assault, abuse, or harassment.

Operates a free and confidential 24-hour crisis hotline to assist anyone who has questions or concerns about sexual assault or a crime. In addition, SARC provides financial support to clients who would not otherwise be able to seek professional mental health care. Provides the following services: - Onsite Individual Counseling - Crisis Intervention: advocates provide short-term crisis intervention, information, support & validation - Medical Advocacy: staff & trained volunteer advocates respond to hospital calls to provide medical advocacy for victims of sexual assault - Legal Advocacy: provides legal advocacy at police interviews and court proceedings - Therapy Referrals: assists clients in the process of finding a counselor who has experience working with sexual assault survivors Also provides information regarding payment options such as sliding fee scales, Medicaid, and crime victim's compensation.

Domestic violence, physical and sexual assault services including victim advocacy, medical advocacy, legal advocacy, forensic medical exams and evidence collection, counseling, and referrals to community resources and programs.

Community-based counseling center provides a wide range of social, psychological, and readjustment services. Readjustment counseling helps veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Offers Individual, group, marriage and family counseling as well as referrals and connections to other VA or community benefits and services. Vet Center counselors and outreach staff, many of whom are Veterans themselves, are experienced and prepared to discuss the tragedies of war, loss, grief and transition after trauma. Services for a Veteran may include individual and group counseling in areas such as bereavement, military sexual trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), alcohol and drug assessment, and suicide prevention referrals.

Treats the trauma of sexual or child physical abuse through -  Trauma-specific counseling -  Parent education program -  Parent-Child Interaction Training.   The main goals of treatment are symptom reduction and trauma integration.  Trauma is the primary focus, and may also encompass treating not only symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety, but also other related issues resulting from the abuse.   Most clients complete therapy in an average of 16-20 sessions.

Provides assessment, brief counseling and support for victims and their non-offending family members affected by traumatic events. Initial appointment addresses concerns, provides information and support, assesses symptoms and helps make a plan for the future. Crisis counseling is available after hours through Harborview emergency room. A social worker will provide crisis intervention and make counseling referrals and appointments.

Advocacy-based counseling related to sexual harassment, rape, violence, or abuse.

Offers outpatient treatment in areas such as marriage and family problems, divorce, anxiety, depression, anger management, delayed stress, sexual abuse, loss and grief. Provides home-based services if necessary, particularly for children and older adults.

Provides specialized treatment and counseling services.