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Trauma-Informed Care

Violence, abuse, neglect, natural disasters, war, and other emotionally destructive experiences create trauma that knows no boundaries with regard to age, race, ethnicity, economics, gender, geography or sexual orientation. Trauma affects us all, directly or indirectly, and can be devastating. (Source: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care brochure) 

The Ohio Department of Mental Health recognizes the destructive consequences that trauma creates for people, their families and society, and is committed to supporting the implementation of trauma-informed services in Ohio.

How can I become "trauma-informed" and help others?

While there is not a cure for human suffering, healing can occur. Becoming trauma-informed is the first step in helping children and adults work through the emotional and physical challenges they face after exposure to a traumatic event or series of events, and can be key to promoting resiliency and recovery. Families and professionals can offen inspire someone to recover and move forward. You can become a champion for this cause by helping local organizations and communities become trauma-informed. The transformational change can have dramatic impact over the lifespan of trauma survivors in Ohio.

When a program takes the step to become trauma-informed, every part of its organization, management, and service delivery system is assessed and potentially modified to include a basic understanding of how trauma impacts the life of an individual seeking services. Trauma survivors often have a history of multiple trauma-inducing experiences, and in addition to mental health issues, they may deal with health problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, HIV/AIDS issues, and contact with the criminal justice system. Trauma-informed organizations, programs, and services are based on an understanding of the vulnerabilities or triggers of trauma survivors that traditional service delivery approaches may make worse, so that these services and programs can be more supportive and avoid re-traumatization.  (Source:  National Center for Trauma-Informed Care web site)