TESSA
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Provide immediate safety at confidential Safe house for women, children, and other victims escaping abuse. Empower survivors through programs and support such as Advocacy and Counseling. Create a safer future through Education and Outreach to schools, businesses, and other organizations.
- 24-HOUR SAFE LINE (719.633.3819)
- SAFE HOUSE (719.633.3819)
TESSA’s Safe house provides emergency shelter, food, case management, counseling, and support to female survivors and their children. - VICTIM ADVOCACY (719.633.1462)
The TESSA team helps victims navigate the criminal justice system, provides legal assistance, and connects victims with community resources.-
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- Develop Safety Plans
- Receive Assistance with Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs)
- Acquire Information and Referrals
- Hospital Call-Outs | 719.633.3819
- DHS Liaisons | Cathryn: 719.444.8112 & Katie: 719.444.5615. Two of TESSA’s Confidential Victim Advocates are co-located in the El Paso County Department of Human Services’ TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) Division. These advocates work with TANF clients who identify domestic violence as an issue or barrier to achieving self-sufficiency.
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- COUNSELING PROGRAM (719.633.1462)
Staff therapists provide therapeutic services to adult DVSA victims.