Therapy for Children, Family Advocate Program

The Southwest Virginia Children's Advocacy Center (SWVACAC) offers a full child abuse continuum of care, from prevention to intervention to treatment.   Children tho have been victims of abuse are offered therapy by a licensed, clinical social worker.  

Mental health treatment services include short-term mental health therapy, crisis intervention, assessment, case management, safety planning, criminal justice support and advocacy. Because child abuse does not affect only the child, but the entire family, the CAC also offers the Family Advocate program. This program provides case management, education and support to parents/caregivers to help them better understand the impact of child abuse.

The center is designed to accommodate children of all ages; helping to reduce stress and trauma for the child victim.