How We Can Help
We work every day to restore the lives of sexual assault victims.
We offer many resources to help sexual assault victims through both the legal process, and the process of healing.
For more information on receiving these services chat with us or call our office at 903-454-9999.
Therapeutic Services
Child abuse victims, their non-offending family members, and adult sexual assault survivors are invited to enter free counseling and therapy programs conducted by the Center. Licensed professional counselors (LPCs), their interns, and contracted practitioners provide individual therapy, play therapy, and pet-assisted therapy to help victims and their families find healing after the abuse. Practitioners utilize techniques in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to assist in restoring the victims lives. Therapeutic services are overseen by the Clinical Director.
Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY)
& Somatic Movements
Our yoga program goes beyond trauma-informed group yoga classes. It applies a combination of trauma sensitive yoga techniques, mindfulness, meditation, and somatic practices to help survivors self-regulate and learn the complexities of how trauma has impacted their body. While this program is based on components of hatha style yoga that employs physical forms and body movements, the emphasis is not placed on the outward manifestation of the posture. Rather, the focus is on interoception, the ability to feel and interpret bodily sensations while in the posture.
Current clients of all ages are eligible for our yoga program once given a referral from one of our therapists. Participants will be asked to complete a consent form and waiver prior to starting.
Jewel West, a long time staff member and a 500 RYT, facilitates the program. Jewel has completed more than 120 hours of professional training in trauma based yoga practices. She holds advanced certificates in Trauma Informed Yoga, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, Prenatal Yoga, Kidding Around Yoga, Ayurvedic Nutrition and in mindfulness and meditation. Please reach out to her for additional information at Jewel.West@ccnetx.org, or by calling 903-454-9999.
Medical Services
Chronic sexual assault examinations are conducted by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) at the Center. Acute sexual assault examinations (within 120 hours post assault) are performed at a hospital. Center advocates are available to accompany victims and their families to the hospital when needed. If you are interested in accompanying victims to the hospital you can find more information about our volunteer program here.
Advocacy Services
The time from outcry of abuse until the end of a criminal trial can take months or even years. The Advocacy program provides support and information to victims and their non-offending families involved with our Multidisciplinary Team. This program provides a continuum of care for clients from the first day they come to The Center until the end of the resulting criminal trial. Advocates work with our MDT to represent the best interest of the client and provide information to clients regarding the status of their case, and make referrals for additional services and resources as appropriate.