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
Lisa Allee has been Director of the Community Violence Response Team since 2011. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Ms. Allee received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Northeastern University and holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Through her research, published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and numerous regional and national presentations, she has expanded Boston Medical Center’s reputation as a leader in trauma-informed care for victims and families who experience interpersonal violence.
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, LMHC
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
Robert Gatabazi holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023.
Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023. She holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Boston University Chobanian & 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
Community Outreach Case Manager/Family Advocate
Primary Location:
850 Harrison Avenue (2 South)
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617.414.5228
Location and Contact
Patient Resources
To learn more about the Community Violence Response Team (CVRT), download the brochure.
(This project was (partially) supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) through State Bridge funds, and/or a Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, and/or the Human Trafficking and Drunk Driving Trust Funds.)