Advocate for Survivor Services in Texas

We are requesting that you help in an urgent funding matter that is harshly impacting CST and our clients. We have learned that CST will not be funded from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) for the grant period of 2012-2015, which is 72% of our annual budget....

From the Executive Director – October 2012

As winter approaches, I am happy to report that Center for Survivors of Torture (CST) extended its reach by collaborating with more than 100 organizations and offering specialized training to those who want to work with survivors. CST’s program is award winning and...

Upcoming Events with CST

10/19 An Extraordinary Evening Benefiting the Children’s Program of Center for Survivors of Torture, co-hosted by Dr. Karin Montero and Mr. Gil Garcia in Austin, TX

CST Opens Our Doors

On September 28, 2012 our Austin office opened our doors to the public for an Open House, including an information exchange and refreshments. We invited community members to take a tour, meet the staff, and learn more about ways to get involved with our organization...

The Clinical Director Reports "How We Created Love"

People often ask me why I chose this line of work. There are many reasons. Clients from around the globe are fascinating people whose perseverance and strength are inspiring. As a result of CST services, I see clients feel better, participate more in their lives, and...

Community Partner Spotlight

Our clients often come to America with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They have left everything they own in their home country where they fled for their lives out of fear. Thanks to Assistance League of Austin, our clients are able to leave our offices with...