Domestic violence can happen to anyone, in any community. It can make people feel isolated and alone, trapped in an abusive situation.
But they are not alone. In communities across the country, nonprofits provide people and families affected by domestic abuse with counseling, safety, support, and ways to connect with other resources — all to help them take control of their lives.
These nonprofits’ services are essential, but to keep their doors open and their services available to those that need them, they need insurance that fits their specific mission — and not every insurer provides it.
So, what do nonprofits that serve those affected by domestic violence need most from their insurance coverage?
Meet some nonprofits that serve those affected by domestic violence.
We talked with some NIA-insured nonprofits whose missions include domestic violence prevention and counseling, and they shared how their unique missions and day-to-day operations helped them figure out what they needed most from their insurance coverage.
In their own words…
The Love Quest Foundation (Poughkeepsie, NY)
“The Love Quest Foundation sponsors and produces awareness and prevention campaigns, as well as immersive experiences that help youth and program participants build confidence and navigate in their quest for love.
We also that advocate for individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, domestic abuse, and sexual assault.
Our programs include awareness and prevention PSA campaigns for intimate partner violence — including, but not limited to, domestic violence and teen dating violence; Introspective Rhythm arts and culture immersive experiences; Introspective Rhythm workforce development program; introduction to mental health services to remove the stigma in acquiring this key resource; and additional victim service resources and referrals.”
— Josayne Anderson-Tejera, Founder & Executive Director, The Love Quest Foundation
Thriving Families (Denver, CO)
“The mission of Thriving Families is to empower women and their families to thrive.
Serving 800+ families annually, we focus on pregnancy and just after a baby is born, recognizing this period as a critical time to intervene to prevent domestic violence and reduce maternal health and mental health disparities.
Programs offered at Thriving Families support mothers in gaining new knowledge about parenting and child development, identifying what strong families look like to them, and developing and deepening skills that they can use in all relationships.
One-on-one case management and optional counseling provide additional support and resources for trauma and mental health, infants’ health and well-being, direct services to families’ older children, and referrals in the service of parents’ self-sufficiency, education, and employment.
Thriving Families is committed to building an inclusive, supportive, two-generation community where children, parents, and families flourish.”
— Galena Rhoades, Ph.D., Executive Director, Thriving Families
Healing to You (Placentia, CA)
“Healing to You is a comprehensive, trauma-informed, community health center with specialty services for survivors of abuse and assault. We provide primary medical care, mental health services, and a 24/7 sexual assault response team (SART) that provides forensic exams and victim advocacy.
Healing to You’s mobile clinics bring compassionate, trauma-informed medical and mental health care directly to survivors of abuse and assault living in domestic violence shelters across Southern California.
Staffed by licensed professionals, our mobile units eliminate transportation barriers and provide on-site services such as primary care, mental health counseling, STI testing, and health education.
Complementing this work is our Wilmington Comprehensive Community Clinic (WCCC), a full-service health center offering adult and pediatric primary care, mental health services, 3D/4D ultrasounds, forensic medical exams, and victim advocacy.
Together, these programs ensure survivors and their families have access to safe, consistent, and culturally responsive care.”
— Cari Teran, Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer, Healing to You
What did these nonprofits that provide domestic violence prevention and counseling services need most from their insurer?
Affordable coverage that fits
“Most important to our organization was affordability — and having adequate insurance coverage for our specific needs.”
— Josayne Anderson-Tejera, The Love Quest Foundation
Cost-effective, wraparound coverage
“Thriving Families needed cost-effective, wraparound coverage for all of our insurance needs.”
— Galena Rhoades, Ph.D., Thriving Families
Quality coverage that doesn’t break budgets
“We needed adequate coverage that was also cost-effective.”
— Cari Teran, Healing to You
How did these nonprofits that provide domestic violence prevention and counseling services hear about NIA?
Another nonprofit
“NIA is our first insurance carrier. A partner organization was an NIA client and made the referral.”
— Josayne Anderson-Tejera, The Love Quest Foundation
A broker’s referral
“We were first introduced to NIA by HUB.”
— Galena Rhoades, Ph.D., Thriving Families
A nonprofit-support organization
“It was through CalNonprofits that we originally learned about NIA.”
— Cari Teran, Healing to You
Since becoming an NIA member, how has that relationship helped these nonprofits that provide domestic violence prevention and counseling services?
Flexibility, resources, and more
“With NIA, we appreciate the ease of obtaining certificates of insurance for our various needs — including our rental office and events we host.
We also browse the resources library from time to time for policy templates and training opportunities.
When we were required to carry a higher rate due to an awarded grant, I reached out to my broker and notified them that the cost of our coverage was a barrier, and NIA worked with us to get the rate more affordable. After the grant period ended, we revisited the plan, and the adjustment was able to be made.”
— Josayne Anderson-Tejera, The Love Quest Foundation
Cost-efficient and easy to work with
“At Thriving Families, we have found NIA easy to work with and cost efficient.”
— Galena Rhoades, Ph.D., Thriving Families
Easy billing and policy management
“We appreciate the ease of making payments and managing our insurance policy.”
— Cari Teran, Healing to You
Nonprofits that serve people affected by domestic violence need quality insurance that doesn’t break their budget.
Why do nonprofits that offer domestic violence prevention and counseling services get their insurance coverage from NIA?
It’s simple: They want insurance that fits their specific mission; they want to pay a price that they can afford; and they don’t want to have to jump through a lot of unnecessary hoops to do it.
These nonprofits are there to support families experiencing some of the worst times of their lives — and give them the opportunities and resources they need to move ahead with their lives and thrive — they deserve an insurance provider that gives them those same opportunities to succeed.
