The EMPOWER clinic is a part of our Women’s Health department at Gouverneur Health. EMPOWER offers comprehensive medical care to survivors of sex trafficking and sexual violence. Services include the following:
- Obstetrics (Prenatal Care)
- Gynecology Services
- Family Planning/Contraception Services
- Psychiatry Services
The EMPOWER model, which stands for "Engage, Motivate, Protect, Organize, self-Worth, Educate, and Respect" was created to ensure one-stop access to physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and counselors that are fluent in Spanish, Chinese, and other languages.The EMPOWER clinic currently provides services twice a month. Patients that are interested in booking appointments at EMPOWER can call (212) 238-7244.