Our Clients
St. Louis has become one of the largest new resettlement homes for immigrants and refugess and is the largest resettlement city for Bosnians. The Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma serves immigrants and refugees who have fled countries such as Afghanistan, Bosnia, Ethiopia, Iran, Somalia, Liberia, Iraq, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they have experienced persecution, war, or other forms of trauma. Common after-effects of trauma for refugees and immigrants:
- Fear
- Isolation
- Flashbacks
- Nightmares
- Dissociations from the present
- Difficulty regulating emotions
- Distrust of others
Common mental health issues reported by refugees who have experience torture:
- Post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
Such complex mental health issues make it especially difficult for individuals to maintain employment, sustain housing, and take care of themselves their families.
