NISSA African Family Services seeks to end domestic violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities. NISAA functions as a resource advocate and support for the African communities in Iowa
affected by domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis advocacy,
individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, housing and employment assistance,
and many other direct support services.
NISSA African Family Services seeks to end domestic violence and sexual assault in African Immigrants and Refugee communities. NISAA functions as a resource advocate and support for the African communities in Iowa
affected by domestic violence and sexual assault by providing crisis advocacy,
individual and group counseling, legal advocacy, housing and employment assistance,
and many other direct support services.
Services:
Nisaa functions as a resource and support for the African communities in Iowa affected by domestic violence and sexual assault
- Â Providing crisis advocacy,
- Safety planning,
- Individual and group counseling,
- Employers, and educational institutions; criminal justice,
- Legal advocacy,
- Court accompaniment,
- Immigration assistance,
- VAWA or U-Visa applications,
- Medical care support and advocacy,
- Help with housing,
- Finding employment,
- Government benefit applications,
- Help in finding childcare,
- Assistance with victim’s compensation application, and notification.
- Follow-ups and support services.
Eligibility:
Any member of the African community
Intake Process:
Call to set up an appointment time.
Interpreters Available:
Arabic, Swahili and French
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Mailing Address:
4944 Franklin Avenue
Suite P
Des Moines, IA 50310
Payment:
No cost to participant
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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