Behavioral health
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Pathways’ VOCA program is dedicated to increasing accessibility to behavioral health services for victims of abuse, neglect, and family violence in Bexar County and eleven rural counties surrounding San Antonio. Barriers to accessing services in our rural areas include a lack of quality behavioral health providers in or near victims’ home communities, limited appointment availability, transportation issues, confidentiality concerns, and community perceptions about seeking help or participating in behavioral health services. The Pathways’ VOCA program can overcome many of these barriers through telehealth services and face-to-face therapy and support, when appropriate.
Who Qualifies?
The Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) program serves children, adolescent, and adult survivors who have experienced abuse, neglect, assault or family violence. We aim to increase accessibility to behavioral health services in the rural communities, and serve victims across Bexar County and all surrounding counties including Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson.
Services Provided
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Peer Support Groups
- Case Management
Specialized Therapy Services
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Crisis Intervention
Crisis intervention is also available during emergencies through hotline/crisis counseling, phone, in-person information and/or referrals, accompaniment, advocacy for all necessary crisis procedures (medical, law enforcement, legal, shelter, etc.), transportation, emergency financial assistance, and crime victim compensation filing.
Culturally Competent Victim Restoration
Pathways’ VOCA program blends cultural knowledge and sensitivity with victim restoration skills for a more effective and culturally appropriate recovery process. Pathways is a multicultural statewide agency dedicated to delivering services to underserved populations. We respect multicultural traditions and understand the role cultural sensitivity and knowledge play in delivering services.