Our Prevention and Education Team educate our local youth throughout schools delivering curriculum and content that is designed to help youth recognize the signs of abuse. They love interacting and connecting with the amazing kids in Cache Valley, and Rich County. Our educators all have various backgrounds in health and public education and are passionate about educating our community!
What we teach
CAPSA’s awareness educators present curriculum promoting healthy relationships, reducing risk factors, increasing protective factors, and bringing awareness to CAPSA’s services. They teach about teen dating violence, resources in our community, warning signs of abuse & suicide, and prevention skills that reduce harm and could save lives.
Our current list of courses includes:
Who we teach
Participants include 16,100 youth and 2,357 adults from twenty different middle and high schools across Cache Valley and the Bear Lake area. Presentations are taught in a safe and inclusive environment where students are able to learn and develop skills that will empower them as individuals to stand up against violence in their school, community, and personal life.
Why we teach
CAPSA’s overall mission is to end violence in our community. We know that by teaching the youth in Cache Valley prevention skills and knowledge, they will be more equipped to recognize warning signs in their own lives and in the lives of others.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, CAPSA can provide free and confidential services. Call 435-753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate.
https://www.capsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/capsaLogo.png00Bethany Baladyhttps://www.capsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/capsaLogo.pngBethany Balady2022-09-28 12:20:372023-05-26 12:09:273 Things you Didn’t Know About CAPSA’s Education Department
Madeline’s story is one that is common among survivors fleeing abusive situations.
*Name changed to protect identity
After experiencing years of physical, emotional, and sometimes sexual abuse at the hands of her partner, Madeline woke in the early hours of a Winter morning and knew this was her chance to get her and her two-year-old son out of this horrific situation. She grabbed her wallet, keys, slipped on a coat, and made sure her son was dressed for the Cache Valley Winter weather. After calling our hotline, Madeline made it safely to our shelter and was immediately assisted by our staff and caseworkers. To this day she still remembers the terrifying feeling that accompanied her. The feeling of not knowing how she was going to be able to support her and her young son. After meeting with caseworkers, she said she was able to establish an action plan and apply for CAPSA’s traditional housing program that would allow her to have a place to stay while she rebuilt her credit and worked towards a stable financial situation. The relief that came when she was able to move into one of our units, secure a job, and put food on the table is something she will never forget. She was able to rebuild her life using our housing services and is now living on her own, and able to care for her and her son with full confidence in herself and her abilities.
CAPSA Services are Free and Confidential
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, CAPSA can provide free and confidential services. Call 435-753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate.
https://www.capsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/image-5.jpeg10671600Bethany Baladyhttps://www.capsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/capsaLogo.pngBethany Balady2022-08-30 11:36:092023-05-26 12:41:18Housing Program Success Story
The Correlation between Homelessness and Domestic Violence
Abuse often takes many forms – from emotional, physical, sexual, financial, and many more, there are many ways an abuser can hold power and control over their victims. When a survivor flees abuse – there is usually a common outcome: they’re cut off financially. Because of this, finding a place to live for them and their children can be one of the most difficult challenges a survivor will face. CAPSA recognized that providing safe and affordable housing for survivors would decrease survivors’ risk of homelessness and increase their chances of continuing their education and rebuilding their financial sustainability. CAPSA currently serves around 300 clients a year in our housing program, providing relief and a safe place to live.
CAPSA’s Transitional Housing Program Provides Relief and Independence
CAPSA’s Transitional Housing Program is a two-year program which includes housing subsidies coupled with advocacy and educational programming. The program focuses on developing independence by reducing housing expenses and assisting clients as they work toward a life asset such as a down payment on a home, and education.
CAPSA’s housing caseworkers help clients find housing and support them during this transition – this may include short-term assistance or housing subsidies for up to two years. This program is successful at helping families start new lives free from abuse.
Support CAPSA’s Housing Program
CAPSA self-subsidies these properties, so the burden for expenses is on CAPSA. We help with maintenance costs and utility costs as well. Housing sponsors support our housing program with an annual sponsorship of $6,000. This represents the average cost for CAPSA to provide housing assistance. These funds will cover housing expenses and program funds.
CAPSA Services are Free and Confidential
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, CAPSA can provide free and confidential services. Call 435-753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate.
https://www.capsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/a7r06945.jpg12001800Bethany Baladyhttps://www.capsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/capsaLogo.pngBethany Balady2022-08-30 11:13:532022-08-30 11:14:35How CAPSA is Preventing Homelessness
3 Things you Didn’t Know About CAPSA’s Education Department
Our Prevention and Education Team educate our local youth throughout schools delivering curriculum and content that is designed to help youth recognize the signs of abuse. They love interacting and connecting with the amazing kids in Cache Valley, and Rich County. Our educators all have various backgrounds in health and public education and are passionate about educating our community!
What we teach
CAPSA’s awareness educators present curriculum promoting healthy relationships, reducing risk factors, increasing protective factors, and bringing awareness to CAPSA’s services. They teach about teen dating violence, resources in our community, warning signs of abuse & suicide, and prevention skills that reduce harm and could save lives.
Our current list of courses includes:
Who we teach
Participants include 16,100 youth and 2,357 adults from twenty different middle and high schools across Cache Valley and the Bear Lake area. Presentations are taught in a safe and inclusive environment where students are able to learn and develop skills that will empower them as individuals to stand up against violence in their school, community, and personal life.
Why we teach
CAPSA’s overall mission is to end violence in our community. We know that by teaching the youth in Cache Valley prevention skills and knowledge, they will be more equipped to recognize warning signs in their own lives and in the lives of others.
If you are interested in a youth presentation please reach out to educationteam@capsa.org.
CAPSA Services are Free and Confidential
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, CAPSA can provide free and confidential services. Call 435-753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate.
Housing Program Success Story
Madeline’s Story
Madeline’s story is one that is common among survivors fleeing abusive situations.
*Name changed to protect identity
After experiencing years of physical, emotional, and sometimes sexual abuse at the hands of her partner, Madeline woke in the early hours of a Winter morning and knew this was her chance to get her and her two-year-old son out of this horrific situation. She grabbed her wallet, keys, slipped on a coat, and made sure her son was dressed for the Cache Valley Winter weather. After calling our hotline, Madeline made it safely to our shelter and was immediately assisted by our staff and caseworkers. To this day she still remembers the terrifying feeling that accompanied her. The feeling of not knowing how she was going to be able to support her and her young son. After meeting with caseworkers, she said she was able to establish an action plan and apply for CAPSA’s traditional housing program that would allow her to have a place to stay while she rebuilt her credit and worked towards a stable financial situation. The relief that came when she was able to move into one of our units, secure a job, and put food on the table is something she will never forget. She was able to rebuild her life using our housing services and is now living on her own, and able to care for her and her son with full confidence in herself and her abilities.
CAPSA Services are Free and Confidential
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, CAPSA can provide free and confidential services. Call 435-753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate.
How CAPSA is Preventing Homelessness
The Correlation between Homelessness and Domestic Violence
Abuse often takes many forms – from emotional, physical, sexual, financial, and many more, there are many ways an abuser can hold power and control over their victims. When a survivor flees abuse – there is usually a common outcome: they’re cut off financially. Because of this, finding a place to live for them and their children can be one of the most difficult challenges a survivor will face. CAPSA recognized that providing safe and affordable housing for survivors would decrease survivors’ risk of homelessness and increase their chances of continuing their education and rebuilding their financial sustainability. CAPSA currently serves around 300 clients a year in our housing program, providing relief and a safe place to live.
CAPSA’s Transitional Housing Program Provides Relief and Independence
Since starting our housing program in 2007, CAPSA now owns or manages 21 homes which include Independence Place, Hansen Fourplex, and Independence Way.
CAPSA’s Transitional Housing Program is a two-year program which includes housing subsidies coupled with advocacy and educational programming. The program focuses on developing independence by reducing housing expenses and assisting clients as they work toward a life asset such as a down payment on a home, and education.
CAPSA’s housing caseworkers help clients find housing and support them during this transition – this may include short-term assistance or housing subsidies for up to two years. This program is successful at helping families start new lives free from abuse.
Support CAPSA’s Housing Program
CAPSA self-subsidies these properties, so the burden for expenses is on CAPSA. We help with maintenance costs and utility costs as well. Housing sponsors support our housing program with an annual sponsorship of $6,000. This represents the average cost for CAPSA to provide housing assistance. These funds will cover housing expenses and program funds.
CAPSA Services are Free and Confidential
If you or anyone you know is experiencing abuse, CAPSA can provide free and confidential services. Call 435-753-2500 to speak with a trained advocate.