REFUGEES AND TORTURE SURVIVORS

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Florida Center for Survivors of Torture ... Inspiring Hope and Understanding

Florida Center for Survivors of Torture

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Our Programs:

The Florida Center for Survivors of Torture (FCST) is a nationally and internationally recognized treatment center for survivors of torture and genocide, which is funded directly by the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture in Geneva, as well as special funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement in Washington, DC.

The Florida Center provides comprehensive treatment and support services, including medical and psychological care, to victims of torture and state-sponsored genocide who have relocated to the Tampa Bay and Miami-Dade areas from their countries of origin. The FCST is one of only 114 torture treatment centers world-wide, and one of 35 torture treatment centers in the U.S which forms the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs. Our center is accredited by the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Utilizing the concept of a Center Without Walls, the FCST contracts with diverse partners including Catholic Charities, Lutheran Services of Florida, Church World Services and Jewish Family Services of South Florida, and partners with the University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University. The FCST has recruited, trained and developed a multi-disciplinary network of more than 120 providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, interpreters, social workers, attorneys, and physicians who provide no or low cost services to clients in the communities in which they reside. The Florida Center also engages in research to document best practices in service to torture survivors and contributes to the growing international body of literature on the subject.
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All programs of the Florida Center are staffed by bilingual, bi-cultural workers who understand the challenges of refugees and immigrants new to the area. We use interpreters, meet with families in their homes and do everything possible to create an accessible and respectful atmosphere that allows new Floridians to thrive. Immigration status requirements vary for each program, please call for more details.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE CENTER INCLUDE:

National Partnership for Community Training-Advancing Promising Practices in the Torture Treatment Movement - The FCST in partnership with the Harvard Program for Refugee Trauma and the Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture is proving technical assistance to those working with refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrant populations to increase awareness in serving torture survivors. Using promising practices from existing torture treatment programs around the world, NPCT promotes practical and applied techniques to identify, refer, assist and effectively serve torture survivors. Call 305.349.1300 x 312 for more details.

Refugee Youth and Family Program - Reach Your Full Potential! This exciting new program supports refugee youth to reach their highest levels of achievement through school and family support. We work to improve school success for refugee students, reducing dropout risk factors, helping youths successfully transition from school to the workplace, and improving the acculturation and preservation of the refugee family. Cultural and recreational outings, mentor and tutoring support, career exploration and development services are offered to eligible youth enrolled in the program. Families also benefit as we bring speakers to meet with parents to learn more about the Florida school systems, health and mental health programs, healthy marriages and more. This program is active in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. This program is funded by a grant from the Florida Department for Children and Families. Call to refer a child - 727.450.7273

VOCA - Victims of Crime - The primary objective of this program is to connect with previously underserved, vulnerable, refugee and immigrant populations in order to provide education, assistance, and advocacy regarding the legal system, crime reporting, and Victims Compensation. Serving those who are limited English proficient (LEP), the VOCA program offers support, information and referrals to anyone who has been victimized by crime who also lacks access to the system because of a language barrier. We will meet with the crime victim, assess their needs and assist them to report the crime, apply for compensation and get back on the road to recovery and normalcy after their victimization. This program is active in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. This program is funded by a grant from the Florida Attorney Generals Office. Call 727.450.7273 for assistance.

VOICES - Interpreting Services for the community. This fee based program provides trained and skilled spoken language interpreters in over a dozen languages in the Greater Tampa Bay area. Interpreter services can be arranged by calling 727.450.7273. This program is supported by fees, donations and support from the Florida Department for Children and Families.

Volunteer Program - This program encourages community involvement by students, professionals, adults and teens in the lives of refugees and immigrants new to the area. There are a variety of opportunities to have a positive impact on your new neighbors and no act is too large or too small. We offer training, support and ideas…you offer your time, experience and interest in learning a new culture, a new way of seeing the world and the opportunity to make a new friend. This program is active in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Call 727.450.7275 for more information and to sign up for training!

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Center

Haitian Family Program - In collaboration with Church World Services-Miami, we work with the Haitian community in Del Ray Beach, Florida. The program goals are to support the successful resettlement of Haitian families by conducting extensive community outreach and education, providing training and education for families concerning: parenting in the U.S., the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and domestic violence, as well as providing culturally and linguistically appropriate family focused case management. To make a referral or learn more please call: 305.349.1300.

Contact information: Main office- Clearwater 727.450.7274
  • Florida Center for Survivors of Torture
  • VOICES
  • Volunteer Program
  • Refugee Youth
  • VOCA
Miami office-305.349.1300


Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. providing Gulf Coast Community Care and noncustodial parents, employment of non custodial parents, noncustodial parent employment program, care management, elderly care, elder mental health, elder care, geriatric mental health, mental health and elderly, violence prevention, intergenerational mentoring, community care for disabled adults, jewish family services, and assitance for HIV/AIDS patients via the Tampa Bay AIDS Network, HIV/AIDS Pinellas, HIV/AIDS Hillsborough, HIV/AIDS Hernando, HIV/AIDS Pasco, HIV/AIDS Florida, TAN, TBAN.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES, INC.
Special Help for Jewish Community Children, Family & Intergenerational Mental Health Services Employment & Job Training Tampa Bay Aids Network Florida Center for Survivors of Torture Disabilities & Frail Elders Affordable Housing & Homeless Programs
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Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. providing Gulf Coast Community Care and noncustodial parents, employment of non custodial parents, noncustodial parent employment program, care management, elderly care, elder mental health, elder care, geriatric mental health, mental health and elderly, violence prevention, intergenerational mentoring, community care for disabled adults, jewish family services, and assitance for HIV/AIDS patients via the Tampa Bay AIDS Network, HIV/AIDS Pinellas, HIV/AIDS Hillsborough, HIV/AIDS Hernando, HIV/AIDS Pasco, HIV/AIDS Florida, TAN, TBAN.
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc. providing Gulf Coast Community Care and noncustodial parents, employment of non custodial parents, noncustodial parent employment program, care management, elderly care, elder mental health, elder care, geriatric mental health, mental health and elderly, violence prevention, intergenerational mentoring, community care for disabled adults, jewish family services, and assitance for HIV/AIDS patients via the Tampa Bay AIDS Network, HIV/AIDS Pinellas, HIV/AIDS Hillsborough, HIV/AIDS Hernando, HIV/AIDS Pasco, HIV/AIDS Florida, TAN, TBAN.
Offices in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk,
Sarasota, Lee, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33760 		(727) 479-1800
(800) 888-5066
Fax (727) 535-4774

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Employment Information
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