Trauma Informed Care

Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, (CFBHN), is partnering with the Department of Children and Families in advocating for the implementation of the Trauma Informed-System of Care in the SunCoast Region. It is the position of CFBHN that all contracted providers will adopt this significant model of providing services to those in need. This will involve the initial contact for screening and assessment through the entire treatment process. This form of care and service delivery deals with issues that often are not addressed and may continue to impact on an individual's health and well-being on an ongoing basis if not identified and dealt with when the person presents themselves for treatment. Many of you already have sent staff to the Trauma Informed Care, (TIC), training offered by DCF over the past few months. Many of you also have staff involved in the many Trauma Informed Care workgroups which are ongoing in the Circuits in the SunCoast Region. The continuing effort to embrace and expand the benefits of the TIC will only benefit those we serve and are most in need of our support and compassion.

CFBHN supports the recommendations identified by Nick Cox in the Regional Directors letter which states: We Are committed to following the recommendations of the Governor's Commission on Disabilities 2009 Report which includes:

• G-1: Ensuring that providers within the community behavioral health system have been trained in Trauma-Informed Care.
• G-2: Establishing programs to support persons with psychiatric disabilities who have, or are at risk for, criminal justice system involvement in the community.
• G-3: Supporting the needs of returning veterans with traumatic brain injury or behavioral health needs through the development of appropriate behavioral health care services and effective systems of referral.

The staff of Central Florida Behavioral Health Network is committed to moving forward and supporting the implementation of Trauma Informed Care throughout the behavioral health care system in the SunCoast Region. We hope you will also support this very important effort in the care and treatment of those who come to you for assistance as well.

Upcoming Events

August

08/01      Save the Date Registration begins August 1, 2011 Details of how to register will be posted June 2011

September

09/12 & 09/13    Save the Date

Save the Date Workshop Description Ft. Myers

Resources

• A Guide for Advancing Family-Centered and Culturally and Linguistically Competent Care
• Action Steps for Implementation - Trauma Informed Care Workgroup (September, 2010)
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
• CDC Major Findings ACE Study
• Children of Incarcerated Parents: An Action Plan for Federal Policymakers
• Childrens Trauma Information
• Circuit Chairs for Trauma Informed Care
• Community Resources for At-Risk Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth
• Community Retraumatization
• Cover Letter Dr. Lyon
• Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care - A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol
• Creating Trauma-Informed Care Environments: An Organizational Self-Assessment
• Creating Trauma-Informed Care Environments: Organizational Self-Assessment for Trauma-Informed Care Practices in Youth Residential Settings
• Creating Trauma-Informed Care Environments Presentation
• CTICE Org Self Assessment
• DJJ Trauma Informed Care
• Enhancing Substance Abuse Recovery Through Integrated Trauma Treatment
• Family-Driven
• Family Guide Book DCF
• FFCMH Principles for Family Involvment
• Florida's Family Strengthening Foundation for Trauma Prevention Five Protective Factors
• Florida State Agencies Celebrate Trauma-Informed Care Day
• Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense
• Integrating an Understanding of Trauma into Treatment for Woman with Substance Use Disorders and/or HIV
• Involving Families in Social Marketing: A Tip Sheet for Systems of Care Communities
• Major Findings Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study
• Mental Health Assessments for Infants and Toddlers
• Mental Health Practices in Child Welfare Guidelines Toolkit
• Models for Developing Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma-Specific Services
• National Council Notes from Linda - TIC: A Call to Arms
• NCTSN: Culture and Trauma Brief,  Trauma Among Homeless Youth
• Needs of Children in Domestic Violence Shelters
• Pathways to Partnerships with Youth and Families
• Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Postraumatic Stress Disorder
• Practice & Policy Brief Visitation with Infants and Toddlers in Foster Care
• Principles of Trauma Informed Services
• Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide, 2nd Edition
• Reducing the Trauma of Investigation, Removal, & Initial Out-of-Home Placement in Child Abuse Cases
• Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults ACE Study
• Relational Systems Change: Implementing a Model of Change in Integrating Services for Woman with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders and Histories of Trauma
• Segment on the WFLA 100.7 Morning Show
• Sexual Violence in Later Life
• Stratigic Initiative #2: Trauma and Justice
• Suncoast Region's TIC Strategic Plan 3/1/11
• Ten Reasons for Integrating Trauma-Informed Approaches in Programs For Runaway and Homeless Youth
• Ten Things Every Juvenile Court Judge should know about Trauma and Delinquency
• The Centrality of Trauma
• The California Endowment - Healthy Communities Matter - Report
• The Foundations of Lifelong Health Are Built in Early Childhood
• Thrive Logic Model
• Training Forums   
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Trauma Infomred Care Day 2010
• Trauma Informed Care Day 2011
• Trauma-Informed Care Links
• Trauma-Informed Florida
• Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for homeless services
• Trauma-Informed Systems (PowerPoint Presentation)
• Trauma-Informed Systems DCF November 4, 2010 PowerPoint
• Trauma in Young Children
• Trauma Care Links
• Traumatic Incident Stress: Information for Emergency Response Workers
• Trauma - the "Common Denominator"
• Treatment for Youth with Traumatic Stress and Substance Abuse Problems
• Understanding the impact of trauma and urban poverty on family systems: Risks, resilience and interventions
• Veteran's Training Implementing Seeking Safety fo Truama and Substance Abuse
• Veteran's Training Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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