Crisis Services Of North Alabama

CRISIS COUNSELING PROGRAM - HELPline offer 24 hour telephone response and referrals to individuals and famililies in crisis. HELPline is accredited by International Council of Helplines and is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. 211 links people with services using a comprehensive database which includes basic human needs; physical and mental health resources; support for children, youth, families, older citizens and persons with disabilities; and crisis intervention TRAUMA COUNSELING PROGRAM - Offers a means for intervention and recovery from domestic violence and sexual assault. Group and individual counseling sessions are provided for those who experience trauma due to domestic violence or sexual assualt. Counseling is also available for children exposed to domestic violence. RAPE RESPONSE Offers confidential emotional support; information and referrals to sexual assault survivors family members, and friends as well as support groups and court accompaniment to victims

FORENSIC NURSE EXAMINER (FNE)PROGRAM - CSNAs FNE program utilizes nurses who have been specially trained to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault and domestic violence victims. FNE nurses demonstrate competency in conducting a forensic exam and possess the ability to be an expert witness. A forensice medical examination with evidence collection may be collected up to 120 hours follwong a sexual assault / abuse. The forensic nurses will document and photograph injuries due to a domestic violence incident.

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