Program for Torture Victims

Psychological Services - PTV served over 470 clients during the year. PTV provides psychological evaluation, both individual and family therapy, to help relieve depression, anxiety, and PTSD, enhancing functioning of families and social reintegration. PTV refers clients to pro-bono psychiatrists for evaluation, follow up, and continued consultation and collaboration. Group therapy and multi-cultural gathering of clients and their families with PTV staff for peer and recreational activities, are coordinated to further increase personal and social development. This provides the opportunity to share culture through food, music, stories, and build a sense of community, social support, and to share personal challenges and achievements.

Medical Care - Most survivors of torture who are new to the U.S. are not eligible for government or workplace health coverage in their first year of residency. Many require immediate medical care due to injuries caused by human rights abuse or due to untreated chronic conditions. PTV provides free and immediate outpatient medical care at our Human Rights Clinic located in partnership with Eisner Health, including referrals to medical specialists in the fields of neurology, psychiatry, and gynecology, all at no cost to the clients. Emergency or trauma-related dental care is available through our partnerships with federally qualified healthcare providers.

Case Management Service - PTV coordinates with pro-bono professionals and community resources to assist and respond to our clients' basic and emergency needs, providing clients with tools and resources necessary to thrive. PTV coordinates resources to help assist clients with clothing, food, emergency financial needs, transportation, housing, legal services, social benefits enrollment, and workforce development and job placement. Case Managers provide intensive and moderate case management of client basic and legal needs throughout the duration of asylum journey. PTV provides an on-site food bank, grocery gift cards, bus tokens, housing assistance, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and job training.