Black Women’s Blueprint envisions a world where women and girls of African descent are fully empowered and where gender, race and other disparities are erased.

Crisis hotline: 646-647-5414

COUNSELING AND HEALING

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

We provide help for women, cis, trans and LGBTQ survivors of sexual assault, rape, childhood sexual and/or physical abuse, human trafficking, and physical assault.

Contact BWB

General questions- info@blueprintny.org

HOW CAN OUR COUNSELING AND HEALING PROGRAM HELP YOU?

Traumatic experiences such as sustaining crime and abuse can create distressing reactions that are at times overwhelming and can linger for months or years after. We specialize in helping traumatized adults, children, and families heal. Our support includes:

Crisis Intervention
Case Management
Practical and Emergency Assistance
Information and Referrals
Individual Counseling
Support Groups and Healing Circles and Sister Circles via web or in-person
Advocacy
Community Education Presentations

Signs of trauma may include:

Difficulty concentrating
Jumpiness
Inability to continue activities you once found enjoyable
Feeling overwhelmed and/or confused
Remembering aspects of the trauma when you do not want to (thoughts, images, sensations)
Persistent anxiety and tension
Difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep
Nightmares related to the crime and abuse
Vivid memories of the crime or abuse
Intense desire not to think about or frequent people, places, and things that remind you of the trauma
Using substances or engaging in high-risk behavior to numb or distract from the traumatic reactions