Domestic Violence Advocacy

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Since 2006, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. has provided essential services for free in Cochise County with a full-time, Department of Justice certified patient advocate. In 2016, we trained three more employees to further support our communities.

At Chiricahua, we focus on the whole person, caring for physical, emotional, and mental health. We offer these important services to everyone, no matter their financial situation or insurance status.

Our team also provides education on domestic violence and sexual assault. We work with schools, women’s groups, church groups, and other organizations to offer this crucial information.

Need help? You can contact any Chiricahua clinic or reach out directly to Rosamaria Mendoza Chapa at (520) 642-6088 or (520) 678-9039, or email: rmendozachapa@cchci.org

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“For me, education is prevention. It is very hard to prevent domestic violence, but when we educate the community on how to recognize and stand up against domestic violence we help to bring forward those victims who may otherwise not seek help.” – RosaMaria Mendoza Chapa, CCHCI Patient Advocate