our services
Healing the whole person
Individuals who have survived torture and war trauma are often left with feelings of personal insecurity and powerlessness. Their sense of trust and connection with others may be fragmented because of their experiences. For refugees, separation from home, family, and all that is familiar serves to heighten these feelings of isolation.
ASTT provides a caring, supportive environment in which survivors can regain a sense of safety, trust, and personal agency. ASTT’s services for trauma survivors are comprehensive and progressive in nature. The ASTT approach:
- combines traditional psychotherapy and culturally appropriate social support;
- addresses survivors’ needs — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — in a
holistic way; and - emphasizes partnership and self-empowerment.
All psychological and case management services for survivors are provided free of charge.