by K Horn | Jan 10, 2021 | Featured, Media, New
With profound appreciation for her life and work, we honor the passing Friday, January 8, 2021, of Sister Jean Abbott. Sister Jean, who founded the St. Louis Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma in 2001, was a foundational figure in the St. Louis refugee...
by K Horn | Dec 13, 2017 | Featured, New
Bilingual International received confirmation this week of approval for agency membership in the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT). The IRCT is a Copenhagen-based global network of torture rehabilitation centers from over 70 countries;...
by K Horn | Dec 9, 2016 | Events
Do your holiday shopping and help others at the same time! Bilingual International Assistant Services will receive a percentage of the proceeds at Plowsharing Crafts this day. Money will go to helping refugees in St. Louis who are survivors of torture. December 14,...
by K Horn | Oct 25, 2016 | Featured, New
Ten years ago, the Faith Team was established at Community Alternatives to help refugees in St. Louis who were survivors of torture address mental health issues and coordinate all aspects of their care, including immigration and citizenship issues. Over the years,...
by K Horn | Apr 2, 2016 | New
It is our distinct pleasure to announce that the Center for Survivors of Torture and War Trauma and Bilingual International Assistant Services, long collaborative partners, are uniting to support their common cause. Since the early 2000’s, we have worked closely to...