The IRC in Seattle has many programs to help you with accessing health services, as well as improving your safety and wellness. Many of these services are also specialized for individuals who have experienced harm, including but not limited to bullying, discrimination, domestic violence, harassment, human trafficking, sexual and physical assault, and stalking.
The Family Wellness program provides support to victims of harm, including but not limited to domestic violence, stalking, harassment, bullying, and sexual and physical assault. We serve all individuals who have experienced a crime and are looking for comprehensive case management to address any of the following:
We serve all clients in their preferred language through bilingual advocates or the use of interpreter services.
To connect with the Family Wellness program, please E-mail Family.WellnessSEA@rescue.org. If you would like to refer yourself or someone you are supporting for services, please complete and E-mail this referral form.
The Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN) provides direct services to survivors of human trafficking. If you have been forced to work against your will, you may have experienced human trafficking. WARN advocates provide age, linguistically, and culturally appropriate services, taking a client-driven and trauma-informed approach to our work. WARN serves all survivors of human trafficking regardless of the location, dates or industry in which their trafficking occurred. All services that WARN provides are free and confidential. WARN serves all survivors through the following services:
In addition to intensive case management by an advocate, WARN provides specialized mental health services for survivors of human trafficking. WARN currently offers individual therapy over 50-minute weekly or biweekly sessions. Individual therapy involves a trained professional meeting with an individual to discuss specific issues or problems and to support individuals and families in coping with these issues. These services are available to the following survivors:
To find out more, you can visit WARN’s website. To connect with WARN, you can E-mail warnassistanceirc@rescue.org or call the WARN Assistance at (206) 245-0782 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. If you would like to refer yourself or someone you are supporting for services, please complete this referral form and E-mail it to warnreferrals.irc@rescue.org.
If you need urgent assistance or someone is in immediate danger, please call: 911
To report possible human trafficking or to obtain information on services for trafficked persons, call: 1-888-373-7888 or email: humantraffickinghotline.org
For direct victim assistance, contact the Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN) Victim Assistance Line: (206) 245-0782
IRC is a provider of Home Study and Post Release Services (HSPRS) for unaccompanied children. Children identified as unaccompanied, who are transferred to an Office of Refugee Resettlement referring program, and are then placed within a sponsor home are eligible for HSPRS. IRC conducts in-person home visits to assess the safety and suitability of the home for a minor. IRC also provides varying levels of check-ins and case management services depending on the minor’s situation.
If you have questions about the HSPRS program, please E-mail seattle@rescue.org.
SASIC aids Afghan individuals and families who resettled in the U.S. following the fall of Kabul in 2021. The program is specifically designed to address the needs of those who have experienced trauma due to conflict and displacement. This program ensures that survivors receive the care, resources, and opportunities they need to heal and rebuild their lives.
SASIC provides comprehensive, trauma-informed and culturally competent case management and support in Dari and Pashto, ensuring accessible and culturally sensitive services, including:
Our Partners
SASIC is a collaborative effort led by Harborview Medical Center (HMC), HealthPoint, the Muslim Association of Puget Sound Muslim Community Resource Center (MAPS-MCRC), Boston Children’s Hospital, and Harvard University, in partnership with Afghan community-based organizations. Together, we are committed to delivering compassionate care and essential resources.
How to Reach Us
For direct support, you can contact our Case Management Team via email seattle@rescue.org.
If you have a client that you believe may benefit from the SASIC program, please fill out our referral form: SASIC Referral Form
This is a collaborative program between IRC-SEA, Harborview Medical Center (HMC), and Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) to provide comprehensive services to survivors of torture in Washington State.
The IRC’s SOT/NRCA Program is dedicated to helping survivors of physical, sexual or psychological torture, including those forced to torture or witness the torture of others to have access to mental health and psychosocial support.
We utilize a holistic approach emphasizing prevention, education, and lifestyle management, and empower refugees to make long-term and lasting changes that support healing and optimum health.
Who We Serve
This program offers:
Our services are ongoing, tailored to individual needs, and delivered in partnership with local providers. The IRC’s SOT Program is a proud member of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs.
How You Can Help As A Clinician
The Evaluation Alliance for Human Rights (EAHR) recruits and trains volunteer physicians and mental health professionals to provide free medical and psychological evaluations for individuals seeking asylum and other forms of humanitarian protection. These evaluations document physical and psychological trauma, offering crucial evidence in immigration cases.
Why Evaluation Matters
EAHR operates in Seattle, WA, collaborating with medical, mental health, and legal experts to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed psychological and medical evaluations.
For more information on the EAHR program, please visit our website: Evaluation Alliance for Human Rights
For more information on the SOT program and how to make a referral, please email seattle@rescue.org.
If you have a client that you believe will benefit from SOT/NRCA program services, please fill out our referral form: SOT/NRCA Referral Form
To participate in the EAHR program, please contact the EAHR Coordinator at seattle@rescue.org.
Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) Services: IRC peer specialists deliver Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) through personalized, one-on-one support, helping clients alleviate ongoing distress and manage stressors and traumas. This intervention enhances problem-solving abilities, encourages positive activities, improves reaction management, fosters constructive thinking, and nurtures healthy connections. IRC peer specialists tailor their support to each individual's needs, ensuring effective strategies for specific situations. The SPR intervention is flexible, allowing cases to remain open for up to one year, providing sustained support and continuity of care. By focusing on these key areas, IRC promotes psychological recovery and empowers clients to manage their stressors and traumas more effectively.
If you would like to refer a client to this program, please fill out the Online MHPSS Referral Form.
IRC offers comprehensive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services through Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network (WARN) for survivors of human trafficking, including intake and assessment, service planning, individual counseling, case management, group support, and connections to additional resources. Trauma-focused, evidence-based mental health counseling is provided by licensed and experienced therapists, ensuring services are individualized, culturally, developmentally, and linguistically appropriate. Additionally, IRC develops and facilitates psychosocial group support opportunities, offering alternative pathways to mental well-being for survivors of human trafficking. By providing necessary assistance and referrals to essential services, IRC aims to increase the safety, independence, and self-sufficiency of trafficking survivors.
To find out more, you can visit WARN’s website. To connect with WARN, you can E-mail warnassistanceirc@rescue.org or call the WARN Assistance at (206) 245-0782 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. If you would like to refer yourself or someone you are supporting for services, please complete this referral form and E-mail it to warnreferrals.irc@rescue.org.
