Family Counseling Center Of Mobile Inc

THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OF MOBILE WILL ESTABLISH AND EXPAND ACCESS TO TIMELY, TRAUMA-INFORMED MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN MOBILE, CLARKE, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES. SURVIVORS IN THESE AREAS FACE LIMITED, INCONSISTENT ACCESS TO SANE SERVICES, RESULTING IN DELAYED CARE, LOSS OF FORENSIC EVIDENCE, AND RETRAUMATIZATION. THIS PROJECT DIRECTLY ADDRESSES THESE GAPS BY EMBEDDING DEDICATED SANE SERVICES WITHIN THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER (RCC) AND EXTENDING COVERAGE INTO RURAL COMMUNITIES. THE PROJECT WILL BE BASED AT THE RAPE CRISIS CENTER IN MOBILE, ALABAMA, WITH MOBILE/ON-CALL AND TELEHEALTH SERVICES SERVING ADULT, ADOLESCENT, AND CHILD SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: HIRE AND SUSTAIN A FULL-TIME SANE NURSE AND FULL-TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE AT RCC TO PROVIDE WEEKDAY COVERAGE; FORMALIZE AGREEMENTS WITH HOSPITALS, CLINICS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ENSURE 24/7 COORDINATED RESPONSE; LAUNCH MOBILE/ON-CALL SANE SERVICES IN CLARKE AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, TRANSITIONING TO SCHEDULED CLINIC DAYS; IMPLEMENT TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS TO EXPAND RURAL ACCESS AND REDUCE DELAYS; PROVIDE QUARTERLY WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE TRAININGS FOR SANES AND ADVOCATES TO PREVENT BURNOUT; AND, CONDUCT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO INCREASE SURVIVOR KNOWLEDGE OF SERVICES. DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A FULLY OPERATIONAL RCC-BASED SANE PROGRAM, FORMALIZED MOUS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES, QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL OVC PERFORMANCE REPORTS, SURVIVOR SATISFACTION SURVEY SUMMARIES, AND A FINAL THREE-YEAR EVALUATION REPORT. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AT LEAST 300 SURVIVORS SERVED AND 250 FORENSIC EXAMS (KITS) COMPLETED OVER THREE YEARS; REDUCED WAIT TIMES AND INCREASED SURVIVOR SATISFACTION WITH FORENSIC CARE; IMPROVED LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS THROUGH TIMELY EVIDENCE COLLECTION; AND RETENTION OF SKILLED SANES SUPPORTED BY WELLNESS PROGRAMMING.

THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING PROGRAM (TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM) IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12351. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS, AS DEFINED BY 34 U.S.C. 12473(6), OR IN NEED OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AS A RESULT OF THEIR VICTIMIZATION, AND FOR WHOM EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES OR OTHER CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES ARE UNAVAILABLE OR INSUFFICIENT. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS HOLISTIC, SURVIVOR-CENTERED APPROACHES TO PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT MOVE INDIVIDUALS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING AND HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND INTEGRATE INTO A COMMUNITY. THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OF MOBILE INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN MOBILE, AL A AN URBAN REGION OF THE STATE. THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OF MOBILE INC WILL PROVIDE 9 SCATTERED SITE RESIDENCES FOR 9 SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PRIVATE LANDLORD HOUSING UNITS. THE FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER OF MOBILE INC WILL COLLABORATE WITH ITS ONE PARTNER, HOUSING FIRST TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC, VICTIM-CENTERED AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS NEW PROJECT WILL USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE BOTH HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO MOVE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN NEED OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST CLIENTS FOR AN ANTICIPATED MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS AND A MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24 MONTHS. THE GRANT ACTIVITIES WILL BE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SURVIVORS. THE RANGE OF OPTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CHILDCARE, TRANSPORTATION, COUNSELING, EMPLOYMENT, AND HOUSING ADVOCACY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO HIRE 2 ADDITIONAL STAFF MEMBERS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS ONCE PERMANENT HOUSING IS SECURED.