Casa De La Familia

Love without Violence/Amor sin Violencia

Love Without Violence/Amor Sin Violencia is Casa de la Familia’s trauma-informed support group designed to meet the urgent mental health and emotional recovery needs of women who have experienced domestic violence. The program is grounded in cultural responsiveness and a deep understanding of the long-term impacts of trauma. It helps survivors regain safety, dignity, and emotional independence. The Need- Domestic violence continues to be a widespread public health crisis that disproportionately impacts women in underserved communities. Survivors often face long-term psychological effects including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and isolation. Many of them also lack access to culturally competent, bilingual mental health support. This program addresses that gap with accessible, community-based care. It meets survivors where they are emotionally, culturally, and socioeconomically and offers them the tools to heal in community, rebuild their confidence, and live without violence. Program Structure and Impact- Weekly Sessions: Led by licensed, bilingual mental health professionals, these group meetings offer a safe and confidential space for healing. Evidence-Based Curriculum: Participants learn about trauma recovery, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and relationships. Holistic Support: Participants receive referrals to legal advocacy, case management, and individual counseling. Culturally Competent and Bilingual: Services are offered in both English and Spanish, with respect for each participant’s cultural background. Sustainable Outcomes: Women report reduced trauma symptoms, increased emotional resilience, higher self-esteem, and readiness to take the next steps in life, including education and employment.

Latina Power!

Latina Power! is an empowerment and leadership initiative by Casa de la Familia that supports Latina survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and systemic oppression. Through a culturally grounded, bilingual framework, this program helps women and girls build self-esteem, recognize their worth, and become advocates for themselves and their communities. The Need- Latinas across Southern California face disproportionate barriers to healing and advancement. Many have endured trauma, poverty, gender-based violence, or marginalization in both personal and professional spaces. They often carry these experiences silently while navigating responsibilities as caregivers, workers, and community leaders. Latina Power! provides a safe space for reflection, growth, and transformation. It is a space where Latina identity is not only acknowledged, but celebrated and nurtured. Program Structure and Impact- Cohort-Based Model: Participants engage in a structured, multi-week series of workshops that build confidence, emotional awareness, and leadership skills. Trauma-Informed and Strengths-Based: Clinicians and facilitators use healing-centered engagement to support personal and collective empowerment. Cultural and Language Relevance: All sessions are facilitated by bilingual professionals and rooted in cultural values that honor each participant’s lived experience. Community Building: Participants form deep connections with one another, creating lasting support networks that extend beyond the program. Ongoing Pathways: Graduates are connected to continuing services, including mental health care, case management, and opportunities to serve as mentors or peer advocates.

Support Services for Survivors of Sexual Assult

Casa de la Familia provides trauma-informed support groups and individual counseling for survivors of sexual assault. These services offer a lifeline to individuals who have experienced the profound emotional and psychological effects of sexual violence. With bilingual, culturally responsive care, this program helps survivors begin the process of healing, reclaiming their voice, and rebuilding trust in themselves and others. The Need- Sexual assault continues to affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, often leaving behind invisible wounds that last for years. Survivors face high rates of PTSD, depression, anxiety, shame, and social isolation. The stigma surrounding sexual violence, especially in immigrant and underserved communities, can prevent individuals from seeking the help they need. Casa de la Familia addresses these barriers directly. By providing a safe, confidential, and culturally attuned environment, the organization ensures that survivors can access critical mental health care without judgment or fear. Program Components- Individual Counseling: Survivors are matched with licensed bilingual therapists who provide one-on-one trauma therapy tailored to each client’s pace and needs. Support Groups: Gender-specific and mixed-gender group sessions offer peer support, psychoeducation, and guided healing in a safe setting. Culturally Grounded Care: Services are offered in English and Spanish, with deep sensitivity to cultural, spiritual, and community contexts. Holistic Referrals: Clients are connected to legal advocacy, medical services, and case management as part of an integrated care model. Evidence-Based Modalities: Therapists utilize interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and somatic-based approaches that are proven to reduce trauma symptoms. Program Impact- Participants report increased emotional stability, reduction in trauma-related symptoms, and improved relationships with themselves and others. The program promotes long-term resilience and has empowered hundreds of survivors to re-engage with work, family life, education, and community.

Aquí Para Usted

Aquí Para Usted is a rapid-response emotional support program developed by Casa de la Familia to address the urgent rise in anxiety, fear, and emotional overwhelm experienced by individuals and families across California due to high-stress public events and systemic pressures. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, the program provides anonymous, confidential, and no-cost emotional support for individuals who may not otherwise access traditional mental health services due to fear, stigma, legal concerns, or systemic barriers. Services are intentionally offered outside of formal therapy frameworks to reduce friction and protect participants' privacy. This is meant to be an introduction to mental health in a time of need. The hope is to build the program to offer longer-term therapy for this urgent need, which would conform to therapy practices and no longer be anonymous. Goals & Objectives- Reduce emotional distress for individuals experiencing heightened anxiety, fear, or uncertainty. Ensure accessible, judgment-free support through anonymous, no-cost offerings — no diagnosis, intake process, or paperwork required. Build emotional literacy and resilience via compassionate listening, grounding techniques, and psychoeducation. Link participants to additional services (mental health, advocacy, social or legal support) as needed, through warm handoffs. Core Program Components- Anonymous Support Line Participants can call and speak to a trained emotional support provider in English or Spanish, without disclosing personal information. Online Support through Virtual Events Bilingual, trauma-informed live streams that offer validation, mental wellness tools, and a shared sense of community care. Intended Impact- Aquí Para Usted serves as an emotional safety net for individuals in crisis or distress, particularly those hesitant to seek formal help. The program is designed to de-escalate emotional strain, reduce the mental health gap in high-need communities, and increase connection to longer-term services in a voluntary and trust-building manner.