our approach
The Libertas Center is anchored by its strength’s based, client centered and trauma informed case management approach to coordinating medical, mental health, legal and social services to address the complex and highly interwoven needs of survivors. Libertas staff help clients access the medical, mental health, legal and social services they need through direct care, provider and agency partnerships, and referral networks. The Libertas Center also trains medical and mental health providers including physicians-in-training, nurses and social workers to identify, care for, and refer torture survivors to appropriate services, and builds awareness of survivors’ needs through research and education.
Medical
Through partnerships with Elmhurst Hospital’s primary care clinics we provide clients with expedited access to medical assessments and ongoing primary care as needed. In addition, we facilitate referrals and access to specialty medical care.
Mental Health
Through partnerships with Elmhurst Hospital’s outpatient mental health clinic, we offer clients access to specialized individual and group therapy and medication management services. The Libertas Center also provides individual, group and alternative therapy on-site.
"The Libertas Center showed me the light to come across the tunnel of hope. You helped turn my life around.” - Libertas Client
Social
To address the complex and highly interwoven needs of clients, we work closely to address their concrete and basic needs, such as access to healthcare, food, clothing, housing options, job training, childcare and other support services for children. We also provide ongoing case management through regular client interactions and follow up discussions.
Legal
We work closely with clients and their lawyers to assist them with their legal needs. We also refer clients to legal representation as needed and available.
"The Libertas Center opened a window of opportunity and hope. As I followed their directions, I felt, I gradually enhanced my confidence and faith in myself. I felt, I can do it. So it helped me to focus on my future goals and put my thoughts and dreams into reality." - Libertas Client
