STREAMS IS:

- A 28-week discussion-based group program that educates individuals on healthy alternatives to using control and abuse in relationships.

- A program certified by the Maryland Governor’s office to provide court mandated treatment for those with charges of domestic violence.

- STREAMS runs on the belief that everyone has experienced trauma loss and pain in their lives. While participants are not responsible for the cause of their trauma, they are responsible for how that trauma is handled and the prevention of passing that trauma onto others.

STREAMS IS NOT:

- A mental health diagnosis or treatment- anyone seeking mental health assistance should contact a trained mental health professional.

- Anger management- abuse is about exerting control over a partner, it is not an expression of anger.

- A punishment- STREAMS is behavioral treatment that seeks to end current abusive actions and prevent future ones.

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Safety:

STREAMS believes that safety goes beyond physical safety. Participants learn how open and honest communication, showing emotional vulnerability, establishing financial security, and prioritizing other’s physical wellbeing builds safety. Group discussions focus on acknowledging the way participants actions and behaviors have violated the safety of others and how to avoid those actions in the future.

Trust:

Trusting is always a choice and cannot be forced. STREAMS emphasizes that trust is earned through trustworthy behavior and not commanded from others. Becoming trustworthy is a long-term project that includes helping others feel safe, accepting accountability for personal decisions, and understanding the impact of words and actions on others.

Respect:

STREAMS accepts that showing respect reflects one’s character and is not given or withheld based on the actions of another person and whether that respect was earned. Participants learn to always show respect to others and avoid commanding respect within relationships.

Empathy:

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. STREAMS understands that examining behavior leads to understanding beliefs. When individuals are able to look at another’s actions and behaviors with empathy, communication and conflict resolution can occur in a more effective manner.

Accountability:

Being accountable means identifying one’s choices, being honest about the impact, and learning from those choices. Participants learn that they cannot control the world or people around them, things will happen that they would not have chosen, and that accountability involves how they choose to react and respond. Groups discuss how choices, good and bad, lead to the life they are living now and how the ability for change lies in making different choices.

Messages:

Communication is a complex system. STREAMS groups analyze all levels of communication and how this can affect relationships. Through understanding both the intended and unintended messages that occur in communication, participants can have a better understanding of partners reactions.

Stress:

Chronic stress has been linked to serious mental and physical health issues. Participants discuss common causes of stress, how to lessen and manage stress, and how to respond to the body’s physical reaction to stress.

Contact Information

Location

Westview Business Center
223 North Prospect
Street, Suite 401
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Mailing Address

CASA Inc. (STREAMS)
116 West Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

streams.aip@casainc.org

301-739-4990
ext. 102

WE OFFER

CASA Inc. has shelter and help for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Sex Trafficking.

TYPES OF ABUSE INCLUDE:
- Physical (Violence or Threats)
- Emotional
- Verbal
- Psychological
- Financial
- Sexual

We provide education, advocacy and many other kinds of support to anyone affected by intimate partner or sexual violence.

CASA is a lifeline for people (children, teenagers, and adults) in Washington County who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault/abuse, and rape. Our programs and services provide the professional support and guidance necessary for these individuals and their families to survive violence and abuse and establish a new and safe direction.

WORKING HOURS:
To schedule an appointment, please call our office Monday-Friday, between 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

CONTACT

116 W Baltimore Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
24 HOUR HOTLINE
301-739-8975
988 - SUICIDE HOTLINE
211 - MD RESOURCES HELP
BUSINESS: 301-739-4990
FAX: 301.739.0064
EMAIL: casa@casainc.org

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WE OFFER

CASA Inc. has shelter and help for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Assault, and Sex Trafficking.

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