Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition

Upcoming Training

Stay tuned for upcoming training announcements.

About the Summit County Trauma Informed Care Coalition (SCTICC)

Over 20 community partners representing the health care, education, legal and other systems working together to educate our community and to improve quality and access to trauma informed support – to create a trauma informed community.

Our Mission

To increase understanding within the community about trauma and its effects, to improve quality of care and access to evidence-based services for individuals and families affected by trauma, and to facilitate collaboration across systems.

What is Trauma/Adversity?

Any experience, real or perceived, that leaves a person feeling hopeless, helpless, and/or fearing for one's survival or safety.

Trauma informed care is important to the...

Adult Court System - (WORD Document)
Juvenile Court - (WORD Document)
Child Welfare - (WORD Document)
Health Care - (WORD Document)
Mental Health - (WORD Document)
Community - (WORD Document)
Insurers - (WORD Document)
Organizations - (WORD Document)

State Trauma Informed Initiative

The Ohio Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OHMHAS) and Developmental Disabilities (DODD) are working to ensure that 6 principles are the standards that organizations strive to achieve in becoming trauma informed. Trauma informed care means that every part of an organization or program understands the impact of trauma on the individuals they serve and adopts a culture that considers and addresses this impact.

What is the Summit County TICC doing about it?

Speaker's Bureau - Providing presentation to educate the community about the importance of trauma and how we can prevent it and overcome its effects. Use this PDF form to request a speaker.
Workforce Development - Supporting and endorsing evidence‐based, trauma informed practices and providing professional development opportunities.
Collaboration - Developing a network of interdisciplinary community organizations to promote county‐wide coordinated trauma informed care.