Association “NAYA Association”

The Center provides a range of generally accessible and specialized social services aimed at supporting, protecting, and empowering vulnerable individuals. The services are hourly-based and funded by the state budget.

The social services team includes qualified psychologists, social workers, and a lawyer. All activities are tailored to the individual needs of the service users.

Main Areas of Work

• Support for victims of domestic and gender-based violence – psychological, legal, and social assistance, including mobile outreach units in smaller settlements
• Work with perpetrators – aimed at preventing repeated violence
• Capacity building for professionals – training for coordinated case management
• Prevention – educational programs in schools and kindergartens, youth campaigns, and work with vulnerable groups

Services Provided

Information and Counseling

• Assessment of life situation and risk
• Crisis intervention and stabilization
• Assessment of urgent needs (shelter, health, support)
• Referral to services and forms of assistance

Legal Support

• Legal consultations under the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act (PDVA)
• Advocacy and mediation
• Assistance with basic needs (housing, healthcare, education, material support)
• Legal representation under the PDVA
• Support in document preparation and access to services
• Accompaniment to institutions

Therapy and Rehabilitation

• Overcoming trauma, fear, guilt, and shame
• Development of coping skills for stress, anxiety, and aggression
• Improvement of self-esteem and social skills
• Empowerment and encouragement of independence

Community Work

• Counseling for vulnerable individuals and families at risk
• Prevention of school dropout and encouragement of education
• Prevention of violence and school bullying
• Support for developing parenting capacity

Skills Development Training

• Effective communication
• Building positive relationships
• Emotional management
• Decision-making and self-assertion

Support for Employment Skills Development

• Assessment of work habits and professional experience
• Referral to training and qualification programs
• Support for job adaptation and retention
• Counseling on personal budget management
• Assistance with job search and interview preparation