FAITH Team

This outreach team provides service to immigrants and refugees from war-torn countries, who are survivors of torture. Imagine finding yourself in an utterly alien environment, unable to process even the simplest new activities of everyday life in a foreign country let alone the torture and trauma suffered before arriving, while facing language and cultural barriers.  Community Alternatives provided mental health and social services to individuals and families from 33 countries last year.

Survivors of torture need case management services for a wide array of issues:health care, psychiatric and mental health services, transportation, housing, legal services, language and interpretation services, and employment.  And it is for this great need that Community Alternatives Faith Team exists.  The caseworkers are outreach specialists, reaching out to those who may be hesitant, unable, or fearful to seek help.  When language differences create another barrier, caseworkers call on interpreters or use the multi-lingual skills of our own staff.

For those who have escaped the danger but not the memories, Community Alternatives strives to smooth the rough road and light the darkness along way.