Boston Medical Center has clinicians dedicated to providing individual and family counseling services to survivors of violence and family members who have been impacted by violence. In addition, we have case management and family advocacy services to provide additional support and assistance. All services are non-insurance based and are free to the clients and their families.
These services are offered to children and adults of all ages. Survivors of violence and their families will be offered support while inpatient at the hospital as well as follow-up after discharge. Services include crisis intervention, psycho-education, ongoing counseling, therapeutic support, case management, advocacy, and referrals to community partners.
Family survivors of homicide victims will be offered assistance with burial planning, ongoing support, and counseling.
The Community Violence Response Team can be reached at 617.414.8030.
Our Team
Lisa Allee, MSW, LICSW
Director, Community Violence Response Team
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Lisa Allee, MSW, LICSW
Director, Community Violence Response Team
Director, Community Violence Response Team
Timothy Munzert, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Director, Community Violence Response Team
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Timothy Munzert, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Director, Community Violence Response Team
Timothy Munzert is a licensed clinical social worker who received his master’s degree in social work from Salem State University. He has more than 15 years of experience in victim services.
Brendan Attridge, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Brendan Attridge, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Brendan Attridge received his master's degree in mental health counseling from Lesley University and has experience in recovery services.
Robert Gatabazi, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Robert Gatabazi, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Robert Gatabazi holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. He joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023.
Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Sathya Raghavan, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan joined the CVRT team in 2023. She holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She is dedicated to serving those impacted by violence and provides bilingual therapeutic services to serve the Latino community.
Julia Stergas, MPA
Patient Resources
This program is funded by the Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance (MOVA) Victims and Survivor Services (VSS). Read More
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