Empowerment Ministry
San Diego County
Culturally sensitive, trauma‑informed support for survivors in San Diego County.
We create a culturally affirming space for survivors from every walk of life.
Confidential emotional support from trained advocates who understand trauma and its effects on survivors and their families.
Confidential emotional support from trained advocates who understand trauma and its effects on survivors and their families.
Our crisis counselors provide immediate emotional support, active listening, and validation. We offer 24/7 availability for urgent situations and ongoing scheduled sessions for continued support. All services are confidential and trauma-informed, ensuring you feel safe and heard throughout your healing journey.
Help navigating restraining orders, legal protection, family court matters, and understanding your rights throughout the legal process.
Help navigating restraining orders, legal protection, family court matters, and understanding your rights throughout the legal process.
Our legal advocates accompany you to court hearings, help you complete paperwork, explain legal options, and connect you with pro-bono attorneys when needed. We provide guidance on restraining orders, custody issues, immigration concerns (U-Visa, VAWA), and housing rights. You'll never face the legal system alone.
Connect to emergency housing, food assistance, financial resources, job training, and other essential services to rebuild your life.
Connect to emergency housing, food assistance, financial resources, job training, and other essential services to rebuild your life.
We help you access emergency shelter, transitional housing, food banks, utility assistance, and financial aid. Our resource specialists connect you with job training programs, childcare services, transportation assistance, and healthcare resources. We coordinate with community partners to ensure comprehensive support tailored to your unique situation.
Peer-led healing circles and support groups where survivors connect, share experiences, and build community in a safe, confidential environment.
Peer-led healing circles and support groups where survivors connect, share experiences, and build community in a safe, confidential environment.
Our support groups meet weekly and are facilitated by trained peer advocates who are also survivors. We offer groups for different stages of healing, specific types of trauma, and cultural backgrounds. Groups provide a space to share your story, learn coping strategies, build lasting friendships, and realize you're not alone on this journey.
Safe, age-appropriate therapy and activities for children who have witnessed or experienced family trauma and domestic violence.
Safe, age-appropriate therapy and activities for children who have witnessed or experienced family trauma and domestic violence.
Our licensed child therapists use play therapy, art therapy, and evidence-based interventions to help children process their experiences. We provide individual and group sessions, parent-child activities, and ongoing developmental assessments. Children learn healthy emotional expression, build resilience, and develop coping skills in a nurturing environment designed just for them.
Empowerment Ministry is a survivor-led organization providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support to survivors in San Diego County. Our mission is to create a safe, affirming space where survivors can access the resources and support they need on their journey to healing and safety.
To empower survivors through comprehensive support services and advocacy, creating pathways to safety, healing, and independence.
To empower survivors through comprehensive support services and advocacy, creating pathways to safety, healing, and independence.
We provide holistic, trauma-informed care that addresses immediate safety needs while supporting long-term healing and empowerment. Our survivor-centered approach ensures that each person maintains control of their journey and receives culturally responsive services tailored to their unique circumstances and strengths.
A community where all survivors have access to safety, healing, and justice, free from violence and oppression.
A community where all survivors have access to safety, healing, and justice, free from violence and oppression.
We envision San Diego County as a place where domestic violence and trauma are met with immediate, compassionate response; where systemic barriers are dismantled; and where every survivor can rebuild their life with dignity, hope, and community support. We work toward a future where violence is prevented through education, awareness, and cultural transformation.
Survivor-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-based care that honors each person's dignity and autonomy.
Survivor-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-based care that honors each person's dignity and autonomy.
We believe survivors are the experts of their own lives. We practice cultural humility, recognizing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those we serve. We build trust through confidentiality, transparency, and consistent support. We advocate for systemic change while providing immediate, practical help. Everything we do is rooted in respect, empowerment, and the belief that healing is possible.
We believe in the transformative power of Jesus Christ to heal, restore, and redeem lives.
We believe in the transformative power of Jesus Christ to heal, restore, and redeem lives.
Empowerment Ministry stands firmly on the Word of God, dedicated to uplifting survivors of trauma and domestic violence through faith, compassion, and practical support. We are called to be a lighthouse in the storm—guiding, supporting, and advocating for individuals seeking refuge, renewal, and hope.
Our foundation is rooted in prayer, scriptural truth, and the belief that every person is created with purpose and value. We walk alongside survivors as they rebuild emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13
Empowerment Ministry exists to shine God's love, restore dignity, and help individuals rediscover their God-given identity and strength.
"You are the light of the world." — Matthew 5:14
Our dedicated leadership team brings together lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to empowering survivors.
Survivor-advocate leading trauma-informed, culturally responsive services and community partnerships.
Business Operations and Financial Management
Pastor & trauma-informed facilitator leading groups and workshops.
Crisis-ready operations, dispatch, and resource coordination.
Multi-state payroll & compliance expert guiding fiscal stewardship and controls.
HR/IO psychology leader shaping policy, compliance, and people strategy.
Supports governance, resource stewardship, and operational alignment through strategic guidance in technology, systems integration, and organizational development.
Human resources leader specializing in talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. Supports inclusive, high-performing cultures and mission-aligned workforce development.
Public Sector Professional specializing in crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and security planning. Brings strategic risk management and safety protocol expertise from high-stakes environments, informed by prior service in the U.S. Navy.
Educational materials, survivor stories, and helpful resources for your journey.
A simple roadmap for what to expect next.
Start with a confidential message or call.
We co‑create a plan tailored to your needs.
Consistent check‑ins and resource navigation.
Long‑term stability and empowerment.
All services are confidential, voluntary, and trauma‑informed. You are always in control.