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To Rise From Victim to Survivor Services include a coordinated interview of child abuse victims in safe, child-friendly surroundings.

This process avoids the need for multiple interviews, reduces the trauma of disclosure, and preserves evidence and statements to enhance offender prosecution and conviction. Cochise Family Advocacy Center, Inc. provides crisis intervention and support for victims and non-offending family members, information regarding next steps, referrals to and information about different agencies involved and how they may affect the family, access to higher levels of care, and regular multidisciplinary reviews of cases to assure that services provided align with best practices. This beginning achieves our mission to compassionately support and promote the well-being of children and adults through comprehensive services in a neutral, friendly environment. Our service area covers Cochise County, Graham County, and Greenlee County.

10/05/2026

We are happy to introduce Juan, our newest Victim Advocate & Peer Support Specialist at Lori’s Place. Since joining us in February, Juan has already made a meaningful difference through his compassion, steady presence, and ability to connect with clients from all walks of life.

Juan brings a bilingual (English/Español) approach to advocacy, offering support that is both empowering and straightforward. His work has been especially impactful for our male clients, including military personnel, and he continues to strengthen relationships throughout our community.

We are grateful for the dedication, energy, and heart Juan brings to our mission every day. Lori’s Place is stronger because of the people who choose to serve and we’re proud to have him on our team!

10/02/2026

This year’s theme for Domestic Violence Awareness Month is

Survivors deserve safety. Survivors deserve support. Survivors deserve solidarity. Survivors deserve ACTION. For and beyond, we commit to showing up for survivors, always.

To find support or speak with one of our advocates, call (520) 515-4444. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Learn more about domestic violence awareness and ways to help at dvawareness.org/WithSurvivors

09/30/2026

As Su***de Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to share a reminder that su***de prevention is a year-round commitment. The work of showing up for the people in our lives is a consistent effort.

Supporting someone during a crisis, after a su***de attempt or su***de loss can help foster healing and reduce future risk. Reach out with compassion. Listen without judgment. Stay connected.

Find resources to help support recovery: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention

Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent.

09/29/2026

We're excited to recognize Michelle on her promotion to Executive Director of Lori’s Place, Cochise Family Advocacy Center. Michelle’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to our mission have shaped the heart of our work since she joined the organization in 2022.

Her leadership reflects not only decades of experience in the medical field, but a personal connection to the legacy and purpose of Lori’s Place. Michelle continues to champion survivor-centered care, strengthen community partnerships, and build a future where families in Cochise County can find coordinated support through one door.

Please join us in celebrating Michelle’s vision, her heart for this work, and the bright future ahead for Lori’s Place under her leadership!

09/28/2026

On National Good Neighbor Day, we are reminded that caring communities are built through compassion, connection, and showing up for one another.

We are grateful for the neighbors, volunteers, donors, and community partners who help make free, trauma-informed support possible for survivors and families.

A kind gesture, a willingness to listen, or support for local survivor resources can make a meaningful difference. Together, we can help create a safer, stronger community rooted in healing and hope.

To learn how you can support Lori’s Place or get involved, please reach out to us at (520) 515-4444 or visit https://www.lorisplaceaz.org/

09/24/2026

Those who have lived through crisis or loss carry something powerful. Their stories make prevention more human and more hopeful.

Peer support is part of recovery. You can read lived experiences of others here: 988lifeline.org/stories

Lori's Place also offers free peer support services, both in-person and virtually. Explore our providers and book an appointment today: https://www.lorisplaceaz.org/book-an-appointment

09/22/2026

There are 100 days left in 2026! 100 more opportunities to stand with survivors, strengthen families, and support healing and justice.

We provide free, trauma-informed advocacy and support for children, survivors, and families affected by abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Every gift, volunteer contribution, and shared connection helps make this compassionate care possible.

Here are a few ways to help us finish the year strong:

✅ Make a year-end gift to support free advocacy services, forensic interviews, medical exams, and survivor resources: https://givebutter.com/lorisplace2024

✅ Explore volunteer opportunities with Cochise Family Advocacy Center: https://www.lorisplaceaz.org/about-us

✅ Share our mission with someone in your network who may want to support survivors and families in our community.

Whether you have supported us for years or are just getting to know our work, thank you. Your support helps create a safe, compassionate place where survivors and families can begin to heal!

If you have questions or would like to connect, please reach out to our team at (520) 515-4444.

09/21/2026

This week, we are honoring our founder, Lori!

Lori is the heart behind Lori’s Place and has been a guiding light for survivors for decades. We honor not only her incredible milestone, but the legacy she continues to build every single day.

Lori’s pioneering work as Cochise County’s first certified forensic nurse examiner and sexual assault nurse examiner set the foundation for compassionate, trauma‑informed care in our community. Her dedication to training and mentoring SANE nurses has shaped the future of this vital work, ensuring survivors receive care rooted in dignity, respect, and hope.

In 2016, Lori and her husband, Mike, opened the doors of Lori’s Place with a simple but powerful vision: to create a safe, welcoming space where victims could become survivors. That vision lives on in every exam, every act of support, and every life touched within these walls.

Even today, Lori continues to serve with the same gentle strength and unwavering compassion that inspired the creation of this center. Her impact is felt in the nurses she has mentored, the survivors she has supported, and the community she continues to uplift.

Please join us in celebrating Lori - our founder, our mentor, and a true embodiment of care and compassion.

Thank you, Lori, for a lifetime of service and a legacy that continues to change lives!

09/16/2026

This week, we would like to take a moment to recognize Joyce and honor the difference she makes every single day!

We celebrate Joyce for her six incredible years of service at Lori’s Place. She has made a lasting impact in her roles as Lead Victim Advocate, Peer Support Specialist, and Life Coach, and her compassion continues to shine through every interaction.

Her dedication to supporting victims and families has strengthened our community in countless ways. Joyce shows up with heart, hope, and unwavering commitment and we are better because of her.

Stronger People. Safer Families. A Brighter Tomorrow.

We’re grateful for you, Joyce; thank you for being YOU and for all you do 💜

Address

214 E Tacoma Street (PO Box 3413, 85636)
Sierra Vista, AZ
85635

Website

http://www.lorisplaceaz.org/

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