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Resources and Information for EIM Oversight
- General Resources For Those Affected by Abuse
- For Elderly Adults or Adults with a Disability
- For Site Administrators & Facilitators
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Catholic Charities Counseling Services
“Providing high-quality mental health services to help individuals and families overcome life’s challenges.”
Hours & LocationsOffice hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Appointments are 50 minutes in length and are scheduled weekly, biweekly, or as needed.
How to Get StartedCall us at 512-651-6150 and leave a voicemail with your name, phone number, email address, and a brief description of the type of mental health support you are seeking.
On the day of your appointment, bring a photo ID and a document with your current address with you.
Cost
We believe cost should not be a barrier to receiving mental health support. We are committed to ensuring our services are affordable. Fees will vary based on your individual circumstances. Please reach out to us to discuss your mental health needs. We will find a solution to ensure you get the support you deserve thanks to generous gifts from our community.St. Edward’s University Community Clinic
About our services
We are currently open to the Austin community to provide low-cost individual, relationship, and/or family counseling. We charge $15 for individuals and $20 for couples and families--if cost is an issue, we can work with you. Our counselors are student interns working towards finishing their counseling degrees under the supervision of licensed faculty. In-person and online services are being offered. Online services can be delivered to anyone who resides in Texas.
Clinic Hours
Fall Hours:- Monday 3 pm - 8 pm
- Tuesday 1 pm - 6 pm
- Wednesday 1 pm - 6 pm
- Thursday 3 pm - 8 pm
How to become a client
Call us at (512) 428-1242 or email us at [email protected] with your name, contact number, and the best time to reach you.Travis County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Resources
Offers resources for those affected by family violence, sexual assault, and death & grief.
Link: www.tcsheriff.org/services/victim-services/resources#H2811
About Victim Services
The Victim Services Unit is comprised of a Victim Services Director, a Social Services Program Coordinator and six Victim Services Specialists. Additionally, we benefit from a large pool of trained volunteers who contribute their time and skills.
We are here to provide services and support to individuals affected by crime and crisis circumstances to reduce the impact of trauma and enhance the ability of individuals to rebuild their lives.
Services- Crisis intervention
- Information on constitutional and/or statutory rights
- Information on establishing/maintaining personal safety
- Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation applications
- Referrals to community agencies
- Informational and emotional support throughout the criminal justice process
For more information, please contact the Victim Services Unit at:
[email protected] | 512-854-9709 from Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Should you need to speak with Victim Services outside of normal business hours, please call 512-974-0845, Option 3, and request contact from the on-call representative.
Victim/Survivor Support Groups and Monthly Presentations on Topics Pertaining to Victim/Survivors and Those Who Care for Them (click here)
To register, email Paula Kaempffer, Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, at [email protected]. Click here for more info on the support groups available. These support groups and presentations for survivors have been held for the past three years. Many survivors who attend these groups have experienced healing, care, affirmation, and support as they grow and become who they were created to be. The harm and damage to the human person from abuse is horrific. Survivors need and deserve all the compassion, concern, and loving-kindness that we can give to them. Please consider joining one of these groups and also the presentations on the fourth Monday of every month. Past recordings of the presentations can be found here, under Special Presentations: Recordings of Past Presentations.Maria Goretti Network: Recovery Through Forgiveness
The Maria Goretti Network (MGN)'s sole interest is in helping our brothers and sisters experience healing in God's Love.
What does teh MGN do? Survivors helping other survivors journey toward recovery. Peer support for those affected by abuse is provided through regular meetings and through prayer.
Virtual Meetings - Those affected by abuse can attend online meetings. For a calendar of meetings, visit mgoretti.org/chapter.
For more information on MGN and their survivor support meetings, please visit www.mgoretti.org.
To view information and prayers from the MGN, click here.Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Click here to find support.
FindTreatment.gov
Millions of Americans have mental and substance use disorders. Find treatment here.
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.Podcasts
- The Catholic Project is an initiative of The Catholic University of America that falls into three basic categories: education, research and events. Crisis Clergy Abuse in the Catholic Church is a podcast series about the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church: its origins, characters, causes, and reforms.
- Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN - Living in the World: Anxiety and Depression with Bishop James Conley. Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, shares a deeply personal account of his struggle with anxiety and depression, largely triggered by the clergy abuse scandal. Bishop Conley recounts how his overwhelming responsibilities and traumatic events led to a profound psychological crisis, resulting in a diagnosis of PTSD and major depressive disorder. Seeking healing, he took a leave of absence, during which he received medical, psychological, and spiritual support. Throughout his journey, key relationships played a vital role in his recovery. Bishop Conley's testimony emphasizes the importance of reaching out, the power of community and relationships, and finding hope through faith, even in the darkest times.
Documents and Articles
- Pain Never Disappears from Unhealed Wounds, August 28, 2018, Nineteen Sixty-four is a research blog for the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University edited by Mark M. Gray. CARA is a non-profit research center that conducts social scientific studies about the Catholic Church. Founded in 1964, CARA has three major dimensions to its mission: to increase the Catholic Church's self-understanding; to serve the applied research needs of Church decision-makers; and to advance scholarly research on religion, particularly Catholicism. Follow CARA on Twitter/X at caracatholic.
- Separating Facts About Clergy Abuse From Fiction, August 23, 2018
- Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
- A 10-year Progress Report on the Charter, June 2012
- The Causes and Context of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests in the United States 1950-2010 (published 2011 by John Jay College of Criminal Justice)
- The Nature and Scope of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Catholic Priests and Deacons in the United States 1950-2002 (published 2004 by John Jay College of Criminal Justice)
- Nature & Scope Supplementary Report, 2006
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Safety and Protection Resources
- Texas Department of Family & Protective Services investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly people and people with disabilities
- Department of Aging and Disabilities Services Consumer Rights & Services
- 1-800-458-9858 (press "2" to report an incident or file a complaint.)
- Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Area Agencies on Aging
- 2-1-1 Texas
- Diocese of Austin Ethics & Integrity in Ministry Office takes reports of abuse by those in ministry ([email protected]).
Link: FREE RESOURCES TO LEARN ABOUT ELDER ABUSE AND SPREAD AWARENESS
The Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services (DADS)Link: www.dads.state.tx.us
Serves older Texans and individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities to help them live independently. DADS services & programs include, but are not limited to:- Long-Term Care Quality Reporting System: Online Help for finding & comparing long-term services and supports. On the DADS website, select "Find and Compare Long-Term Care Providers".
- Consumer Rights and Services: To find Information about DADS programs & services, report an incident or file a complaint.
- Texas Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: Advocates for quality of life & care for nursing home and assisted living facility residents.
For more program information contact DADS Consumer Rights & Services at 1-800-458-9858 & press 4 or email DADS at [email protected].
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs)
A statewide network that provides local services, supports and programs for older Texans, their families and caregivers. To find the nearest AAA, call 1-800-252-9240 toll-free.
2-1-1 Texas
Provides connections for people to a variety of community services & supports
www.Yourtexasbenefits.com
Online access to Texas Health & Human Services Commission benefits including Medicaid, nursing home care and other services for people who are elderly or have disabilities.
Eldercare Locator
Link: www.eldercare.gov
Provides resources and links for people who need assistance with state, tribal & local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers (1-800-677-1116).
www.disabilityinfo.gov
Online access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, law and benefits.Resources
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Site AdministratorsLocal Site Audit
The site audit questionnaire will be posted on March 27th, 2024. To prepare to fill out the online questionnaire, please utilize the worksheet below. Please note that this is for preparation only, and the actual audit questionnaire will be an online survey. The survey will require a digital verification from your Pastor/Principal, so having them review the worksheet prior to filling out the online questionnaire will be beneficial.2023-2024 Site Audit Questionnaire
Resources
- Workshop Request Form (must come from a site admin)
- Parish Site Administrator Designation Form (must be signed by the pastor)
- School Site Administrator Designation Form (must be signed by the principal)
Facilitator Application & TrainingIf you are interested in serving as an EIM-VIRTUS Facilitator, please fill out and return this facilitator application along with a current resume. We will reach out to you with an RSVP Invite when we have training dates scheduled.
Training is typically one day long, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and we ask that our facilitators teach at least 4 workshops a year. With VIRTUS, our workshops are around 3 hours long.
We are grateful to our current facilitators, who are so dedicated to the safety of our diocese.
If you have any questions about the roles and responsibilities of a facilitator, please reach out to [email protected] for more info.
Posters to Print or Digital Use (bulletins/newsletters/etc.)
Please note that all parishes and schools should have EIM Posters posted in prominent locations around the church/school. There should be posters in any language used frequently at the site. If you want to have posters printed, please email [email protected].
EIM Poster - English
EIM Poster - Spanish
EIM Poster - Korean
EIM Poster - Vietnamese
EIM Blurb for Print or Digital Use (bulletins/newsletters/etc.)
Please note that all parishes and schools should have EIM Information on their websites at all times and should include information in the bulletin/newsletter about quarterly throughout the year.
EIM COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
EIM compliance is required for persons active in most ministries in the diocese. Do you need to be compliant? New to the EIM process? Already have an EIM account? Visit austindiocese.org/eim to learn about compliance policies, how new applicants get started, and how active users maintain compliance. Contact [email protected] for further assistance.
INFORMACIÓN PARA EL CUMPLIMIENTO CON EIM
El cumplimiento con EIM es requerido para personas activas en la mayoría de ministerios en la diócesis. ¿Necesita usted estar en cumplimiento? ¿Es el proceso de EIM algo nuevo para usted? ¿Ya tiene una cuenta de EIM? Visite austindiocese.org/eim para aprender sobre las políticas de cumplimiento, cómo comenzar si es un nuevo aplicante, y cómo los usuarios activos se mantienen en cumplimiento. Contacte a [email protected] para recibir mayor asistencia.
REPORT ABUSE
Report abuse of a minor, elderly adult, or an adult with a disability to local law enforcement or the Texas Abuse Hotline at www.txabusehotline.org or (800) 252-5400 and the diocese at www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse or (512) 949-2447.
REPORTE EL ABUSO
Reporte el abuso de un menor, un adulto mayor o un adulto con una discapacidad a las autoridades locales del cumplimiento de la ley o a la Línea Directa del Abuso de Texas en www.txabusehotline.org o llamando al (800) 252-5400 y a la diócesis de Austin en www.austindiocese.org/report-abuse o llamando al (512) 949-2447.
HAVE YOU, OR HAS SOMEONE YOU KNOW, EXPERIENCED ABUSE?
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and the Diocese of Austin are committed to providing compassionate care to persons who have experienced abuse, particularly if committed by clergy or a church representative. If you or someone you know have experienced such abuse, contact the diocesan Coordinator of Victim Assistance and Pastoral Support at (512) 949-2400.
¿HA USTED, O ALGUIEN QUE USTED CONOCE, EXPERIMENTADO ABUSO?
El Obispo José Vásquez y la Diócesis de Austin están comprometidos a proveer de cuidado compasivo a personas que hayan experimentado abuso, particularmente si éste fue cometido por clero o un representante de la iglesia. Si usted, o alguien que usted conocer ha experimentado dicho abuso, contacte a la Coordinadora diocesana de Asistencia a las Víctimas y Apoyo Pastoral, llame al (512) 949-2400.
REPORT UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
Report unethical behavior by a person serving in ministry to the diocese at (512) 949-2447.
REPORTE COMPORTAMIENTO NO ÉTICO
Reporte comportamiento no ético por parte de una persona sirviendo en ministerio a la diócesis al (512) 949-2447.Driving & Facility Resources
Email Template to Send to Non-Compliant Individuals
SUBJECT: EIM background recheck due/past due
Hello,
Thank you for your willingness to serve in ministry in the Diocese of Austin. It is time for you to AUTHORIZE A BACKGROUND RECHECK through VIRTUS.org. Please note that background rechecks are no longer automatic and must be reauthorized – this requirement is separate from the EIM training requirement. As a reminder, without a current background check and/or current training (both within 3 years) one is in-eligible to serve in ministry in the diocese. Please login to your EIM account in VIRTUS.org to authorize the background recheck and complete any other documents as needed.
General EIM instructions and information can be found at www.austindiocese.org/eim-instructions. If you are having trouble logging in to your EIM account, please contact [email protected].
Thank you for your commitment to helping keep children and other vulnerable persons safe from harm.
SUBJECT: EIM training due/past due
Hello,
Thank you for your willingness to serve in ministry in the Diocese of Austin. It is time for you to UPDATE YOUR EIM TRAINING. Please login to your EIM account in VIRTUS.org; you will find the online training module under Current Training. The refresher is about 70 minutes long and can be done at your own pace. As a reminder, without a current background check and/or current training (both within 3 years) one is in-eligible to serve in ministry in the diocese.
General EIM instructions and information can be found at www.austindiocese.org/eim-instructions. If you are having trouble logging in to your EIM account, please contact [email protected]. If you have a personal experience of abuse and prefer an alternate workshop option, please reply back to this email for assistance.
Thank you for your commitment to helping keep children and other vulnerable persons safe from harm.ASUNTO: Revisión de antecedentes de EIM vencida/vencida
Hola,
Gracias por su disposición a servir en el ministerio en nuestra parroquia/escuela. Es momento de que AUTORIZE UNA VERIFICACIÓN DE ANTECEDENTES a través de VIRTUS.org. Tenga en cuenta que las nuevas verificaciones de antecedentes ya no son automáticas y deben volver a autorizarse; este requisito es separado del requisito de capacitación de EIM. Como recordatorio, sin una verificación de antecedentes vigente y/o capacitación actual (ambas dentro de los 3 años) uno no es elegible para servir en el ministerio en la diócesis. Inicie sesión en su cuenta EIM en VIRTUS.org para autorizar la nueva verificación de antecedentes y completar cualquier otro documento según sea necesario.
Las instrucciones e información generales de EIM se pueden encontrar en www.austindiocese.org/instrucciones-eim. Si tiene problemas para iniciar sesión en su cuenta de EIM, comuníquese conmigo directamente o con la oficina de EIM en [email protected].
Gracias por su compromiso de ayudar a mantener a los niños y otras personas vulnerables a salvo de daños.
ASUNTO: Capacitación EIM vencida/vencidaHola,
Gracias por su disposición a servir en el ministerio en nuestra parroquia/escuela. Es hora de que ACTUALICE SU ENTRENAMIENTO EIM. Inicie sesión en su cuenta EIM en VIRTUS.org; Encontrará el módulo de capacitación en línea en Capacitación actual. El repaso dura 80 minutos y se puede realizar a su propio ritmo. Como recordatorio, sin una verificación de antecedentes vigente y/o capacitación actual (ambas dentro de los 3 años) uno no es elegible para servir en el ministerio en la diócesis.
Las instrucciones e información generales de EIM se pueden encontrar en www.austindiocese.org/instrucciones-eim. Si tiene problemas para iniciar sesión en su cuenta de EIM, comuníquese conmigo directamente o con la oficina de EIM en [email protected]. Si tiene una experiencia personal de abuso y prefiere una opción de taller alternativa, comuníquese directamente con la oficina de EIM para obtener una opción de taller alternativa.
Gracias por su compromiso de ayudar a mantener a los niños y otras personas vulnerables a salvo de daños.