Support for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault

Montrose Counseling Center provides a full range of services to survivors of same gender intimate partner violence and sexual assault. The program that MCC offers is targeted to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered populations, however anyone who meets the eligibility requirements will be provided the opportunity to receive services. There is limited grant funding for sexual assault and sexual abuse survivors and for those not grant eligible, services can be provided on a sliding scale fee.

According to the "Houston Area Health Care Needs Assessment For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Women", conducted by the Lesbian Health Initiative with technical assistance by MCC, 30% of the respondents indicated that they had been in violent relationships and 42% stated that they had been sexually assaulted. The prevalence rate for gay men in violent relationships is roughly the same, according to national reports.

In response to these startling statistics, MCC developed a program designed to address the issue of same gender intimate partner violence and sexual assault in the most comprehensive way possible. Services include individual and group support and case management services which are designed to assist the individual in linking up with other service providers in order to obtain the highest quality of care. In addition, masters level counselors are available to provide on-going training to multi-disciplinary agencies in an effort to educate the community about the reality of same gender intimate partner violence and sexual assault.

For more information about how to schedule an intake or training for your facility, please contact Montrose Counseling Center - 713.529.0037.