By bridging gaps between healthcare and community resources through committed engagement, the VIP Program at HMC supports victims, their families, and communities, fostering resilience and recovery. Our goal is to promote health and well-being for patients and their supporters impacted by gunshot wound injuries and gun violence.
Our team helps with:
- Medical advocacy and follow-up
- Victim’s Assistance
- Peer support
- Crime Victim’s Compensation application
- Emotional support for traumatic stress
And can assist with referrals for:
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Legal advocacy
- Housing referrals
- Life skills training
- Substance abuse assistance
Mission
Harborview’s Violence Intervention & Prevention Program is dedicated to bridging gaps between healthcare and existing community resources through committed engagement to promote health for patients and their supporters impacted by gunshot wound injuries & gun violence.
Our Partners
