23-04-2025
Huntsville's Family Services Center discusses services available for families in need
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Partnered with United Way of Madison County, the Family Service Center in Huntsville is a place ready to help any family in need.
The center knows all too well that in the blink of an eye, your life and the lives of your family and friends can change forever. It requires immense trust to talk to someone about difficult experiences, let alone a complete stranger.
Bearing this in mind, Family Services Center considers it a privilege to work with individuals and families and make every effort to begin each therapeutic relationship with a genuine foundation of respect. Their dedicated professional team has over 100 years of experience to draw from, allowing them to help individuals and families navigate through the challenges of life.
Morning anchor Ellie Byrd sat down with the Homicide Survivors and Crime Victims Coordinator Joshua Rivera for the Family Service Center. He tells us how impactful the programs they provide to the community are.
'The Homicide Survivors and Crime Victims Program or HSCVP supports families and friends who have been impacted by violent crimes, including homicide, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, robbery, burglary, hate crimes, and bullying. HSCVP's mission is to identify victims of crime in need of practical intervention and support following these crimes. We also provide victims' advocacy and assist those victims as they navigate through the criminal justice system,' said Joshua Rivera.
They know that grief doesn't just go away with time; it's something you have to work on and work through. Rivera said they are there for you to connect one-on-one with someone to address your needs.
There are qualified staff that are available to provide individual and family grief counseling, listen and assist you with specific questions you may have, and provide you with helpful resources and assist you with victim's compensation if available to you.
You can find information about the services this program provides and information on the Family Services Center on their website.
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