What is the TREM program?
Shelterhouse offers numerous TREM support groups to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who are seeking to heal from the impacts of their trauma. These support groups help survivors to process their experiences and develop skills to become resilient in the face of future obstacles.
Learning healthy coping skills
Increasing self-esteem
Establishing physical and emotional boundaries
Identifying negative emotions and learning to regulate them
Cultivating safe and healthy relationships
Each group typically runs for six months and follows the official Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model curriculum. Shelterhouse offers several options, including an upcoming TREM group specifically designed for BiPOC, or people of color, who have experienced domestic or sexual violence.
Services
24-hour help line
Safe shelter Support groups
One-on-one counseling
Housing assistance
Legal advocacy & court accompaniment
Sexual assault medical forensic examinations
Shelterhouse serves all victims of domestic and sexual violence regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, income, or ability level. Services are confidential and free of charge