PAST PROJECT
Arman was the name of CVT’s project serving Afghan refugees who live in Clarkston, Georgia. The clinical team chose the name “Arman” because it means “hope” in Dari and Pashto, the two primary languages spoken by the Afghan community we served in Georgia. The word “Arman” is meaningful and carries significant emotional and cultural weight with the Afghan community. Arman, or hope, conveys the essence of what we worked to deliver for Afghans who recently made it to the United States. It reflected our commitment to restoring hope and confidence and offering our beneficiaries optimism for a brighter future.
Who Are We?
The dedicated team of professionals on the Arman team held a deep understanding of the challenges facing newly-arrived members of the Afghan community and were committed to serving clients with respect and dignity to promote healing, resilience and social integration. The team provided individual, group and family healing services.
Whom We Served
The Arman project served Afghan individuals and families who recently resettled in the United States. The team had deep understanding and respect for the distinct needs of clients and offered services that were precisely aligned with those needs. We served eligible Afghans of all backgrounds, race, language, gender, age, religion and ethnicity.
The team had deep understanding and respect for the distinct needs of our clients and offered services that were precisely aligned with those needs.”
Culture and Language
We provided culturally and linguistically appropriate services to clients, in both Dari and Pashto. We incorporated cultural competence into every aspect of our services, ensuring that clients felt comfortable and understood as they worked toward rebuilding their lives in the United States.
OUR SERVICES
Psychotherapy
CVT’s Arman team comprised caring therapists who understood the challenges that immigrants and refugees, including Afghans in the United States, may face. Our therapists assisted clients in dealing with issues like difficulties with sleeping, fear, everyday stress and more. We worked to support clients on their journey to finding health and peace in their new home in Georgia.
Medical Care
Our program offered limited medical care supported by Dari and Pashto interpretation to ensure clients understand all that is happening. Our compassionate medical doctor provided health education and support for clients’ well-being.
Social Work Services
Adapting to a new society can be challenging. Through our case management services, we worked closely with clients to provide essential support in areas such as housing, employment, access to education and social services. By addressing these practical needs, we empowered clients to build a foundation for a more secure and self-reliant future.
Training and Outreach
The Arman team also provided trainings to community members and organizations on various topics such as best practices for working with Afghans, trauma-informed care, secondary trauma and much more.
