Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture (CCST)

The Centre for the Care of Survivors of Torture (CCST), established in 2001, is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of survivors of torture.

The Centre provides a comprehensive range of specialist services, (Client Services) such as medical assessments, counseling and complimentary therapies. Medico-legal reports can be prepared for clients as part of the asylum determination process.

In addition the CCST Public Awareness Programme delivers training and makes presentations to relevant stakeholders.

Based in Ireland, the Centre is comprised of a dedicated and flexible team of multidisciplinary, multi-lingual, full-time, sessional and voluntary staff working in two departments.

Client Services:
- Client Referrals & Appointments
- Medical Consultations & Medico-legal Reports
- Complimentary Therapies
- Counselling
- Staff Training
- Monitoring & Evaluation (including Client Focus Groups)

Development:
- Public Awareness and Education
- Fund-raising
- Finance
- Recruitment

The CCST is a programme centre of SPIRASI