Domestic Violence Program, Inc

Established as a 501c3 organization in 1986, the mission of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSA) is to prevent violence, protect victims, and empower survivors. This mission is accomplished by providing free services, resources and assistance necessary to effectively deal with the personal (physical, mental and emotional), social, and legal implications of intimate partner violence. The agency’s goals/outcomes for the year include: 110 of 200 (55%) of counseling clients will report a 3-point reduction in anxiety and mood symptoms for positive mental health and well-being as measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Posttraumatic Checklist (PCL-5). 110 of 200 (55%) of counseling clients will be able to identify at least 3 individualized positive coping skills for positive mental health and well-being as measured by using a Tactics for Coping handout with a Likert Scale.