Treasured Vessels Foundation

We provide safe communities that restore survivors of sexual exploitation to achieve their true potential.

Women reaching out to receive help and healing.
A nightstand next to a bed.

Why We Exist

Texas ranks #2 in the United States for reports of human trafficking

Over 700 sex trafficking survivors were recovered last year in North Texas

Where do they go once they are recovered?

There are less than 50 openings for therapeutic residential recovery programs across North Texas

As a result, many survivors return to their traffickers.

Our Approach

  • Safety & Stability

  • Comprehensive mental health services 

  • Health, medical, nutritional, and substance abuse support 

  • Core life skills & leadership development

  • Collaborative, short-term, evidenced-based, tailored to each survivor

List of services that TVF offers.
Impact that Treasured Vessels Foundation has had on survivors of sex trafficking.

Our Impact

Our residents see significant changes in their symptomology as they engage in intensive therapy:

PTSD:

At 3 months a 45% decrease
At 6 months a 55% decrease
At 9 months a 60% decrease
At 12 months an 80% decrease

Depression:

At 3 months a 27% decrease
At 6 months a 31% decrease
At 9 months a 66% decrease
At 12 months a 70% decrease

Anxiety:

At 3 months a 3% increase
At 6 months an 8% decrease
At 9 months a 35% decrease
At 12 months a 10% decrease

Need to report a human trafficking case?

If you suspect a trafficking situation, do not put yourself at risk. You can risk harm to yourself and the survivor. Please immediately contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, a national 24-hour, toll-free, multilingual service. This line is equipped to handle calls from all regions of the United States from a wide range of callers. Call 1-888-373-7888 to report a tip.

Photo of a woman that looks restored and hopeful.

Jennifer’s Story

Grooming, control, alienation, and force. Hear a brave mother’s experience with trafficking.

Resident Testimonials.

  • Survivor of sex trafficking shares her story.

    “If it wasn’t for TVF, my life would look very different. I may not even be alive.”

    -TVF Resident and Survivor

  • Survivor of sex trafficking shares her story.

    "I am learning that the ups and downs of life happen to everyone, Not just to those with significant mental health and trauma. Life isn’t perfect, but I’m learning with the guidance of TVF how to cope with it."

    -TVF Resident and Survivor

  • Survivor of sex trafficking shares her story.

    "More safe houses are needed where victims can go to escape. There were many times when I wish I had somewhere to go."

    -TVF Graduate and Survivor

Over 700 survivors were recovered from trafficking in DFW last year.

Where do they go once they are recovered?

Join us in the fight.

Apply to our program.

Are you a female survivor of sexual exploitation, seeking help? Call or text our 24/7 hotline at 469.405.7148 to connect with a team member. We look forward to serving you.

Ready to fill out an application to our program? Fill out the application below. This application can be completed by an advocate, referring agency, or directly by a potential applicant.

Click here to learn more about our program requirements.

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Follow our journey.

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Nelson Mandela At Treasured Vessels Foundation, we witness this truth daily. Survivors show remarkable courage as they rise above their pas
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