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Safer Together Services
Safer Together
Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Service
ABOUT US
Safer Together is a grant-funded initiative aimed at helping victims of gun and interpersonal violence with their physical, psychological, and economic well-being after they leave the hospital. Once you choose to participate in our holistic program, our care team will complete an assessment to better understand your individual needs and support you in your journey to recovery. the program is led by Community-based organizations to include, Community of Change, Give Back 2 DA Block, and Ketchmore Kids
CONTACT US
(757) 966-1689
Emergency Housing Assistance
Each of our partner agencies has the ability to assist with short-term housing stabilization needs in the immediate aftermath of a firearm-related or interpersonal violence incident. The Safer Together Initiative is equipped to cover short-term crisis housing on a case-by-case basis for victims of violence to help with their recovery.
Social Services Linkage
Community Ambassadors offer individuals with assistance navigating social service providers across Hampton Roads in the areas of housing, food, utilities, employment, education, mental health, and transportation.
Access to Health Care
Following hospital discharge, individuals can benefit from clinical linkage services that connect them to primary care physicians and specialists. Support services include help with scheduling appointments, accompanying doctor visits, patient advocacy, transportation, and Medicaid enrollment.
Additional Services
Transportation
In-Home Sessions
Trauma-Informed Mentoring
Outpatient Therapy
Parenting Classes
Psych-educational Groups
Yoga
Conflict Resolution and De-Escalation
Through a combination of active listenting, empathy, and shared life experiences, our trauma-informed Credible Messengers encourage open dialogue and understanding among feuding parties to prevent a continuation of conflict.
Contact
Contact us for more information.
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Our vision is to aspire hope, facilitate change, and create unity in our community by meeting individual needs with compassion and kindness.
Location: 309 County St., Unit 203, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Telephone: (757) 966-1689
Fax: (757) 966-2834
Community of Change is a registered 501(c)(3) charity. All donations are tax-deductible.