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survivor truths

Vera House is proud to share with you the following powerful, personal truths of courageous survivors. 

 
  • David's Truth

    "Through the course of individual counseling, I started to peel away the layers of the sickening secret I had been carrying."

    David

  • Jaime's Truth

    "I was a victim for many years of my life but today I proclaim, I am NO LONGER a victim, I am a SURVIVOR!"

    Jaime

  • Melissa's Truth

    "To this day I do not understand nor will I probably ever understand why he did what he did. All I know is that on that night, at that moment, he forever changed who I am and how I will view the world."

    Melissa

How Your Support

Made an Impact in 2024

 329

People Housed Safely in Vera House Shelter

2,007

People Served by Vera House Clinical Team

9,724

People Educated through Prevention Programs

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Vera House has served the Central New York community for more than 40 years offering hope and healing to adults and children. We're proud of the reputation that we've earned for providing comprehensive and compassionate care to those suffering from domestic violence, sexual abuse and elder abuse. Learn more about our core services - counseling, advocacy, emergency shelter and prevention education, that touch thousands of individuals each year.

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Shelter

Counseling

Individual, family, and group therapy designed to support healing for those affected by domestic or sexual violence.

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Awareness

Advocacy

Short-term counseling, support groups, and assistance navigating many areas including legal, medical, and social service systems.

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Projects

Shelter

Safe, caring emergency shelter for individuals and families in crisis. Support is available 24/7 at two secure & confidential locations.

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Prevention

Prevention Programs

Presentations offered on sexual abuse prevention, domestic violence awareness, healthy relationships, dating violence and elder abuse. 

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