Project HEAL: Help, Empower and Lead
Fostering Hope for a Safer Tomorrow
At Project HEAL, we are committed to empowering individuals impacted by violence through trauma-informed care, advocacy, and community collaboration. Our goal is to foster healing, resilience, racial equity, and hope—ensuring that every person we serve has the support they need to rebuild and thrive.
Located at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, we serve Monmouth and Ocean counties with a compassionate team of case managers, counselors, and medical professionals—many of whom are survivors themselves. This shared experience creates a safe, understanding space where healing begins.
What is a Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP)?
HVIPs are multidisciplinary programs that combine the efforts of medical staff with trusted community-based partners to provide safety planning, services, and trauma-informed care to violently injured people. Engaging patients in the hospital is an important opportunity to improve their lives and reduce the likelihood of retaliation and/or re-injury.
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Want to be part of the solution? There are many ways to support Project HEAL, including volunteering and partnering with us. Learn more below, and if you'd like to keep up-to-date on the latest happenings and opportunities, follow us on Instagram.