Linking individuals and families in transition or crisis to stability and security
For the distressed traveler, homeless families, victims of domestic violence, crime, abandonment or exploitation, Travelers Assistance offers assessment and counseling, links to appropriate services, reconnection to family or other means of support, travel planning and, when most needed, financial assistance.
People may become displaced and disconnected from normal support systems for many reasons
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Domestic violence
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Mental illness
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Family or marital problems
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Medical crisis or health care need
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Discharge from treatment or prison
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Crime victimization
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Exploitation
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Travel breakdown
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Abandonment