Agency Information
As a nonprofit organization that serves victims/survivors of intimate partner violence & sexual assault/abuse and their loved ones, Lumina Alliance provides comprehensive programs, services and resources to the community. Our services include a 24-hour crisis line, accompaniment and advocacy on behalf of survivors dealing with partner agencies, in-person crisis counseling, clinical therapy, case management, emergency shelter, prevention education programs, support groups, and assistance with applying for restraining orders.
Our Mission: Empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through innovative advocacy, healing, and prevention programs.
Our Vision: Create a safe, thriving, and equitable community.
The name Alianza Lumina/ Lumina Alliance was chosen as the name of the new organization for its metaphorical alignment with our mission. “Lumina” is of Latin origin and means to light, to illuminate, to shine, and to enlighten. We believe the name will inspire hope and invoke feelings of safety and warmth. It is also a metaphor for our work in shining a light on the issues of sexual and intimate partner violence, which have long been kept in the dark. We hope to serve as a guiding light for our community in ending sexual assault/ abuse and intimate partner violence through innovative prevention education services.
“Alliance” or “Alianza” refers to the alliance of Stand Strong and RISE as we become one organization. Alliance also represents our organization's alliance with survivors and their loved ones and with our community as we work to end gender-based violence together.
Link for more information: https://luminaalliance.org/
For this certification course, you are able to use the skills you learned on our crisis line as a volunteer or take the course for professional development. Please read over the volunteer description below for more information.
Cost
Professional Development: $300
Complete course and become a certified CA Crisis Counselor, will not volunteer with Lumina Alliance. Often time paid for by the employer.
Volunteer: $200
$50 returned after 6 months of volunteers, and another $50 after 1 year. A total of $100 returned to the volunteer after the year of service!