Advocate Directory

Haseya Advocate Program
Mission statement

Haseya works to ensure Native survivors of domestic and sexual violence have access to everything they need to live healthy, safe, and peaceful lives.

Brief description of services provided

Haseya Advocate Program is a Native woman-led organization that serves Indigenous survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Colorado Springs, Colorado region. We empower Native survivors to overcome domestic and sexual violence by providing culturally sensitive and appropriate advocacy, including safety planning, access to information and resources, accompaniment, and problem solving.

Haseya is the only program in the state of Colorado that provides domestic and sexual violence advocacy for urban Indigenous survivors.

Good to know (internal only)

Who to Refer: Adult Natives (17-18+ yrs) enrolled in any tribe, living in El Paso County, who have experienced IPV (incl. DV/SA/Stalking/Sex Trafficking) at some point in their lives and are in need of cultural support, victim advocacy, or housing assistance

  • Advocates are mobile and can meet in office or community outside of their M-F hours
  • No ID/Documentation required
  • Rent Asst available NOW – no waitlist

Referral & Intake

  • Call & leave vm
  • 24 hour response time (biz hrs)
    • will attempt to call 3x
  • Outreach to survivor available
    • must determine preferred contact method & if safe to leave vm/text/email
  • Brief intake to verify eligibility for general services (confirm El Paso resident, survivor & enrolled Native – no “proof”/doc required); much longer intake & assessment (2-3hr) for transitional rent assistance
Service details (internal only)

Services Available: Advocacy & Accompaniment, Support Groups, Financial Literacy, Outdoor Education/Recreation, Cultural Workshops/Events, Traditional Wellness, Housing Assistance

Advocacy

  • accompaniment to court/med appts
  • transportation assistance (clients only)
  • referrals to Native-specific MH services
  • Mens-specific programming

**All Advocates are Notary & Address Confidentiality Program Enrollment certified

Support & Life Skills Groups 

  • Men’s & Women’s Talking Circles,
  • Healthy Relationships group,
  • Nurturing Parenting Class (Native specific),
  • Financial Lit Class w financial incentive from partner bank

Cultural Services:

  • traditional wellness (trad medicine kits, sauna, garden),
  • outdoor education/recreation (plant identification, fishing, tracking, etc),
  • workshops & events (ribbon skirt, beading, etc)

Housing Assistance: Transitional Housing Rent Subsidy: help survivor locate, apply, and pay for housing for up to 1 yr

  • Time from housing ready to move-in: 2 months;
  • Requires application, eligibility assessment, terms agreement, & meeting w Advocate 1-2x/mo

Services available

Basic Needs Assistance
Financial assistance
Case Management
Advocacy & accompaniment
Crisis Services
Victim assistance / advocacy
Mental Health
Survivor support groups
Shelter
Housing assistance program

Additional Information

Ages served
Adults
Genders served
All Genders
Specializations/Sensitive to
Other
Language capacity
English
Faith-based organization
No
Insurance required?
No
Services provided if legal status is unclear

Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed