If you are in distress, you can call or text 988 at any time. If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department.
What is it? Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that asks: “What happened to you?” as opposed to “What is wrong with you?” (Rosenberg, 2011). TIC ensures people receive the care they need based on the impact of previous experiences. It is a holistic approach to care and can both prevent the individual from experiencing further trauma as well as help them recover from previous experiences. Trauma informed care can be used in hospitals, psychiatrist offices, rehabilitation centres, and community centres. What can cause trauma? How is trauma-informed care implemented? Health Care Providers are: Four facts about trauma-informed care and suicide: How can we prevent trauma-based suicide?
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