Crisis Navigation & Advocacy Support
“Clear guidance when everything feels overwhelming.”
Welcome to MSR Institute, where we provide trauma-informed crisis navigation and advocacy support for individuals and families facing:
Domestic violence and intimate partner abuse
Sexual violence and sexual assault
Stalking and coercive control
Post-assault or post-incident decision-making
Court, protection order, or legal process confusion
Medical, school, workplace, or faith-based system involvement
Safety concerns affecting children or family stability
We help clients understand their options, organize information safely, and identify clear next steps during overwhelming moments.
This service is not therapy or legal advice.
It is practical, confidential support focused on support, clarity and direction.
90 minutes | Confidential | Virtual
This session is for individuals or families who need focused guidance and preparation while navigating domestic violence, sexual violence (including severe or prolonged cases), stalking, coercive control, or other high-stakes situations involving courts, institutions, or formal processes.
The Advocacy Strategy Session is ideal if you are:
Preparing for court, a protection order hearing, or legal meetings
Navigating law enforcement, child custody concerns, or institutional investigations
Interacting with schools, workplaces, medical systems, or faith leadership
Organizing documentation or evidence and deciding how to present it
Unsure how to communicate effectively or protect yourself during next steps
During this session, we focus on:
Clarifying goals and priorities
Understanding systems, roles, and potential risks
Developing a documentation and communication strategy
Identifying realistic options and consequences
Preparing for upcoming interactions or decisions
This session is not therapy or legal advice.
It is structured, trauma-informed advocacy support designed to help you approach complex situations with clarity, preparation, and confidence.
Crisis Navigation
90 minutes | Confidential | Virtual
This session is for individuals or families who need focused guidance and preparation while navigating domestic violence, sexual violence (including severe or prolonged cases), stalking, coercive control, or other high-stakes situations involving courts, institutions, or formal processes.
The Advocacy Strategy Session is ideal if you are:
Preparing for court, a protection order hearing, or legal meetings
Navigating law enforcement, child custody concerns, or institutional investigations
Interacting with schools, workplaces, medical systems, or faith leadership
Organizing documentation or evidence and deciding how to present it
Unsure how to communicate effectively or protect yourself during next steps
During this session, we focus on:
Clarifying goals and priorities
Understanding systems, roles, and potential risks
Developing a documentation and communication strategy
Identifying realistic options and consequences
Preparing for upcoming interactions or decisions
This session is not therapy or legal advice.
It is structured, trauma-informed advocacy support designed to help you approach complex situations with clarity, preparation, and confidence.
Advocacy Strategy Session
Ongoing Advocacy Support
Monthly
Ongoing Advocacy Support is for individuals or families navigating complex, extended situations related to domestic violence, sexual violence (including severe or prolonged cases), stalking, coercive control, or other high-risk circumstances that require continued guidance over time.
This support is designed for clients who need consistency, preparation, and steady navigation as situations unfold.
Ongoing Advocacy Support may include:
Continued crisis navigation and strategic guidance
Preparation for court dates, meetings, or institutional interactions
Documentation organization and strategy support
Support navigating evolving systems or decisions
Priority scheduling and continuity of care
This service provides a steady point of support while you move through complex processes, without replacing therapy, legal counsel, or emergency services.
Ongoing Advocacy Support is client-directed, confidential, and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on clarity, dignity, and informed decision-making over time.
What To Expect
These questions address common concerns about crisis navigation and advocacy support. If you have additional questions, you’re welcome to reach out before booking.
* All MSR Institute services are provided virtually. Sessions take place via secure video or phone, allowing clients to access support privately and safely from their own space.
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Crisis navigation is practical, trauma-informed support for people who feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do next after domestic violence, sexual violence, including extreme cases, stalking, or other high-risk situations. It focuses on clarity, system navigation, documentation guidance, and next steps.
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No. This service is not therapy or counseling. We do not diagnose, treat, or provide mental health services. Our work focuses on practical guidance and informed decision-making during complex situations.
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Sessions are structured, confidential, and focused on clarity and next steps. We work together to organize what feels overwhelming and identify practical options moving forward.
Sessions may include:
Clarifying what is happening and what feels most urgent
Reviewing options and potential risks
Organizing information or documentation safely
Navigating courts, institutions, or systems
Identifying realistic next steps
You remain in control of all decisions. Our role is to support informed choice, not direct outcomes.
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Before Your Session
You schedule and complete payment in advance
You may receive a brief intake to help focus our time
You are not required to share detailed or graphic information
During Your Session
We focus on your immediate concerns and priorities
We work step-by-step to reduce overwhelm
You are never pressured to disclose more than you choose
The session is practical, calm, and client-directed
After Your Session
You leave with clearer understanding and next steps
You may receive a brief summary or checklist
You can decide whether additional support feels helpful
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This service may not be the best fit if you are:
In immediate danger and need emergency services
Seeking therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment
Looking for legal representation or legal advice
Wanting someone to make decisions for you
Expecting ongoing availability without scheduled sessions
If you are unsure whether this service is a fit, you are welcome to reach out before booking. This service may not be a fit if you are in immediate danger and need emergency services, are seeking therapy or legal representation, or want someone to make decisions for you. We provide guidance, not directives.
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Item descTo ensure ethical and effective support, please note:
This service is not therapy, legal advice, or emergency services
We do not provide diagnoses, treatment, or legal representation
We do not contact third parties or intervene on your behalf without clear agreement
We do not provide on-demand crisis response outside scheduled sessions
These boundaries protect you and ensure the support remains focused and effective.ription
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Yes. Sessions are confidential, with limited exceptions required by law or in situations involving immediate risk of serious harm. Sessions are not recorded, and minimal notes are kept for continuity only.
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Yes. Parents, partners, adult children, or support persons may book on behalf of someone else, with the individual’s consent.
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Yes. This service is designed to support individuals navigating severe, prolonged, or complex situations, including cases involving multiple systems or prior lack of support.
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At this time, MSR Institute operates as a private-pay service. This allows us to provide flexible, confidential, and non-clinical support without insurance restrictions. We do not require diagnoses or treatment plans, and clients remain in control of their decisions.
We operate as a private-pay service. Limited flexibility may be available on a case-by-case basis. If cost is a barrier, you are welcome to reach out to discuss options.
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No. We do not provide legal advice or legal representation. We can help you understand processes, prepare questions, and organize information so you can make informed decisions with appropriate professionals.
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Sessions are booked online with payment required at the time of scheduling. Same-day or next-day appointments may be available.
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This service is for individuals or families navigating domestic violence, sexual violence (including severe or prolonged cases), stalking, coercive control, or other complex situations involving safety, courts, or institutions.