Medical Advocacy Services

“Does that mean no ones going to be mean to you anymore Mommy?” “Yeah baby, that’s right”- A CCN client and her son having a conversation right after escaping her abuser with our help.

CCN’s medical advocacy program trains and assists medical systems and others in identifying victims and providing them with life saving care and resources. The program creates screening tools, training resources, and distributes tangible health care items to people in need. The CCN medical advocate is also trained to respond on site to CCN partner hospitals when needed to help meet the needs of victims.

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For Victims: CCN Cares about Your Health and Safety

Health and safety are often linked in more ways than people think. In addition to physical harm, those experiencing domestic violence also may experience...

• Depression, lack of motivation, trouble focusing
• Extreme emotions, high anxiety, mood swings
• Difficulty sleeping or eating
• Recurring headaches
• Feeling unsafe

All of these health conditions can be caused or made worse by domestic violence. CCN wants to help. Contact CCN and our Medical Advocate can try to help you find the care you need by using using our Hotline or Text Chat Line!

This free screening tool can help you determine if you should reach out for medical care and includes a list of free clinics in the Pittsburgh Area.

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For Professionals: Available Trainings

Crisis Center North works within medical systems with the hopes to change the way the systems function to be more trauma informed and allow victims to access resources easily.

Types of training that CCN can provide to your agency are as follows:

       -   Domestic Violence 101

       -   Traumatic Brain Injury

       -   Interpersonal Violence in Later Life

       -   Recognize, Respond, and Refer

       -   Power, Control and Relationship Abuse

To schedule trainings for your staff or agency, contact CCN at info@crisiscenternorth.org

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Updated Feb. 14, 2024

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