Programs Activites and Objectives

In contrast to the mental health primary focus of some torture rehabilitation models, CTTS model for helping and supporting TS is the Wraparound model. The wraparound public health model is strength-based in torture healing that addresses all the survivors and their family’s medical, mental health, employment, nutrition, social, and community needs. While about 40% of torture survivors will need mental health services, the other 60% have several needs and requires support as well as prevention services. The wraparound process starts by thorough assessment of the strengths and needs of the survivor and their family including mental health and neurological needs.

The program includes:

Strengths and needs assessment and wellness plan of services.
Case management, referral, coordination of services, and follow up.
sycho education and cultural orientation groups.
Prevention groups (e.g., healthy family group), especially for those resilient survivors that have high trauma loads and less symptoms.
Family, women and men therapy groups for different ethnicities. Our groups are unique as it develops to form community social clubs and organizations.
Medical and dental assessment and care.
Nutritional assessment and treatment.
Psychological affidavits for asylum seekers.
Legal representation for asylum seekers.
Translation.
Transportation.
Assistance in documenting the consequences of torture is a core activity that brings attention to the issue and work towards eradication of torture.
Mental health, trauma, and neurological screening.

Objectives of the Programs Activities:

Enhance self-reliance and wellness of the survivors.
Increase socio-cultural adjustment to their new society.
Improve physical and emotional health status.
Enhance community involvement.
Increase English language skills.
Improve client employment status.