We believe survivors of torture can recover from the traumas that they have suffered. Our healing services staff helps that process.

Through individual and group counseling, survivors can reclaim their dignity and rebuild their lives. They can heal physically, mentally, and emotionally.

When torture survivors come to CVT they may be suffering physically, mentally and spiritually. They may have depression or posttraumatic stress disorder.

Torture survivors often experience:

• Bad dreams at night
• Trouble sleeping
• Weight gain or loss
• Feelings of sadness, anger, despair
• Forgetfulness or concentration problems
• An inability to control thoughts or memories

If you or someone you know has been exposed to torture and is experiencing any of these symptoms, we can help.

We operate healing centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as in Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Jordan.

CVT staff is also available to consult with other health and human services providers who are caring for torture survivors. Consultation requests can be made by calling 612.436.4800.