Addressing the intersection of domestic violence and mental health in rural and urban communities

Sperzel, Michelle

Friday, March 20, 2015: 4:00 PM-5:20 PM

Room 4 (Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)

Speakers:
Michelle Sperzel, MBA, CFRE, Shelter House, Inc
Anne Gingerich, MSW, Victim Response: The Lodge

Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Learning Objectives:

Have an understanding of the intersection of Domestic Violence and Mental Health.
Understand the challenges survivors face when seeking out mental health services in both urban and rural communities.
Be able to start conversations in their community about the issue and steps to develop a program.

Description:
The presentation will cover the survey results, the program planning process, an overview of the program and to-date program results including number of women helped, policies and procedures created or updated, survivor feedback/quotes and unique system changes.