Counseling and Network Services for the Community
The Domestic Violence Prevention Program at American Indian Health Services of Chicago is a federally funded grant program that aims to address domestic and sexual violence in Native communities. Our program at AIHSC is focused on community education, outreach, prevention and trauma informed counseling services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The DVP program has the following objectives:- ^Expand counseling, advocacy, behavioral health and case management services to victims of domestic and sexual violence
- ^Foster coalitions and networks to improve coordination and collaboration among victim service providers, healthcare providers and other responders
- ^Educate and train service providers on trauma, domestic violence and sexual assault and its impact on victims
- ^Promote community education for adults and youth on domestic and sexual violence
- ^Improve organizational practices to improve services for individuals seeking services for domestic and sexual violence
- ^Integrate culturally appropriate practices and/or faith-based services to facilitate the social and emotional well-being of victims and their children
- ^Implement trauma informed care interventions to support victims and their children
DOMESTICE VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Circle of Hope: Breaking Cycles, Healing Hearts
The Hope Circle: Breaking Cycles, Healing Hearts is a sacred and empowering Native/Indigenous healing circle support group that serves as a beacon of strength and resilience within the community. This space is where cultural traditions and supportive community members, embody a spirit of unity and hope.
Offered for both people who can attend in person or virtually, individuals from the greater Illinois Native/Indigenous community can join together, forming a supportive network committed to breaking the cycles of pain and fostering collective healing. The Hope Circle draws inspiration from the wisdom of traditions, blending them seamlessly with contemporary approaches of support to create a holistic and inclusive space.
The core mission of The Hope Circle is to provide a safe haven for individuals to address trauma, confront challenges, and embark on a journey toward inner peace. Breaking the cycles of pain and adversity, participants find strength in unity, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond the circle and into the broader community.
Healing hearts is not only an individual process but a collective endeavor within The Hope Circle. Through ceremonies, traditional native practices, and communal support, members rediscover the resilience embedded in their cultural roots. The circle becomes a sanctuary where hope is rekindled, and the transformative power of healing is embraced with open arms.
In “The Hope Circle: Breaking Cycles, Healing Hearts,” each gathering becomes a testament to the enduring spirit of Native/Indigenous cultures and a source of inspiration for forging a brighter, more empowered future.
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Thursday, February 8, 2024 and February 22, 2024 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (virtual and in-person).
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO ATTEND: Please contact Sarina DiMaso at sdimaso@aihschgo.org or call 773-883-9100