2017-589-E Finance - Orange County Rape Crisis Center - Outside Agency Performance Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: E85EF868-A4BB-49ED-96E1-165F3DADBAE4 XHIBIT A PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION e) Describe the community need to be addressed in relation to community priorities. In 2010 the CDC found that 1 in 5 women in the United States are raped in their lifetime. it also found that nearly 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men experience some form of SV other than rape, such as sexual coercion, unwanted touch, sexual harassment, and more. Although local crime statistics on sexual violence are difficult to obtain for any jurisdiction, our experience corroborates this finding and illustrates the need for services. The OCRCC served 546 people in FY2015-16. In that time, we had a total of 2,478 contacts, meaning that we saw each client an average of 4.5 times. The long-term effects of SV can be profound and may include depression, anxiety, physical illness, substance abuse, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts and attempts, self-harming behaviors, and more. All of these factors can make it difficult for survivors to function on a daily basis, obtain and keep a job, and maintain safe housing. Mental Health America (MHA) reports that 20.2% of adults with mental illness in North Carolina said they did not get the mental health services they needed and an astounding 45,7% of children did not receive them. For SV survivors, it may be difficult to find a therapist who has experience with trauma or, more specifically, SV. Low-income and Latino survivors may face additional challenges such as financial, transportation, immigration status, or language barriers. With a lack of accessible therapeutic resources in our community, the OCRCC hopes to provide free community-based therapy services to all SV survivors through our proposed Bilingual Therapy program. We will continue to provide free, accessible, culturally competent short- and long-term services through our 24-Hour Crisis Response and Support Group programs, The issue of sexual violence intersects with multiple local priorities, including: • Safety-net services for disadvantaged residents (CH Priority Area #1) • Programs aimed at improving health and nutrition of needy residents (CH Priority Area #3) • Affordable healthcare (CH Human Services Needs Assessment) • Enhancing and sustaining the quality of life for everyone, particularly around crime and safety (Carrboro Board Priorities) • Fostering a community culture that rejects oppression and inequity (OC BOCC Goals) • Creating a safe community (OC BOCC Goals) • Ensuring a community network of basic human services and infrastructure that maintains, protects, and promotes the well-being of all county residents (OCI:OCC Goals) Who is your target population and how will they be connected with the program? We support survivors of SV, their toyed ones, and professionals who support them, Clients hear about our services through internet research, word of mouth, promotional materials, referrals from community partners, and more. i'ecause SV occurs across demographic lines, we strive to be accessible to people from all backgrounds. To that end, we conduct specific outreach to underserved populations such as Spanish speakers, LGBTQ populations, and African-Americans. g) Describe the credentials of the program manager and other key staff. • Client Services Director Bethany Wichman-I-uescher M. A. Trauma Healing • Crisis esponse Coordinator Jennifer Grant— Master of Public Health • Latino Services Coordinator Denisse Horcasitas Ruiz M. A. Counseling Psychology Volunteer Companions respond to calls on our 24-Hour Help Line by either carrying a cell phone for a 24-hour shift or answering the tine directly at the Center's office Trainees receive over 60 hours of Masters-level instruction from experienced staff containing both practical skills as well as the research base underlying practice. Training focuses on best practices in relevant areas such as trauma-Informed response, systems advocacy, trauma stewardship, and cultural competency. Agency Information 1/30/2017 5:14:05 PM 1 ■