Are you eligible for counseling services under this program at no cost to you?If a violent crime was committed with the District of Columbia, or if you are a resident of the District of Columbia who experienced an act of terrorism outside the United States, Contact the DC Crime Victims Comp Fund to inquire about eligibility.
http://www.dccourts.gov/internet/public/crimevictimscomp.jsf |
What diagnosis may we provide treatment and support? |
Grief / Loss |
Anxiety Disorders
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Adjustment Disorders |
Acute Stress |
Panic Attacks |
Panic Disorder
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Depression
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Other Specified Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders
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As with any mental health service, we don't offer guarantees. If we are not equipped to provide the level of care, or specialized treatment your current status warrants after an assessment, we will tell you. We will be glad to provide you with referrals to those who specialize in such areas. If during the treatment process you feel that we are not a fit for you, please inform us, and we will again offer referrals to other services in the area which you may investigate further. Otherwise, your outcome depends much on your implementation of applicable strategies, as well as, the implementation of healthy coping skills. Giving yourself permission to adjust your goals surrounding wellness as you move along the spectrum of healing will prove to be helpful. Keep in mind that results may also be impacted by any long-standing and/or unresolved chronic behavioral health concerns that may have been present prior to your recent contact with the alleged defendant. As with all traumatic events that may have occurred during your life span, you may be left with a changed view of the world around you. At best, therapeutic services can assist you with the management of the resulting symptoms, and help you identify ways to buffer the stressors until they become less raw and less disruptive within your daily life. Its about assisting you in returning to a doable level of function- with the hope of improving your quality of life.
Why is it important for me to address my well-being? Who has time to think of themselves in the mist of a crisis?
Since fighting for justice can be quite taxing- physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is not a short, nor easy process. And it doesn't always end the way you desire, or how you envisioned a victory. Therefore, it will be important for you to insulate yourself throughout the process and immediately after whatever disposition- with the assistance of a full support system. Taking care of your person will be key to your continued survival, ability to sustain your emotional stability, maintain a certain level of physical health, which will ultimately allow you to better function on the daily.
https://www.victimlaw.org/victimlaw/resources/include/BJScjsflowco.pdf |