WHO WE ARE

The Greater Charlottesville Trauma-Informed Community Network is based in Charlottesville, VA. It is a group of local community members and organizations dedicated to educating community members about the impact of trauma and resilience, building community relationships, and responding to the needs of our community following traumatic events.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission is to improve Trauma-Informed Care by educating professionals and the community on the impacts of trauma and by advocating for Trauma-Informed Systems of Care.

WHAT WE DO

The Trauma Informed Community Network (TICN) is focused on building resilience in our greater Charlottesville area and educating our community about the impact of trauma on individuals and communities.

We offer training and presentations about trauma and resilience and support community-led projects and events aimed at developing relationships and trust.  

We are dedicated to being inclusive and developing trusting relationships within our community so that we can effectively identify and respond to community needs related to trauma and resilience.

OUR IMPACT

Since the TICN’s founding in 2016, we have:

  • Trained more than 8,000 people in our community about the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma on the brain and body. 

  • Supported three Trauma-Informed Leadership Teams in year-long projects

  • Hosted film screenings and renowned speakers to provide Trauma-Informed Education

  • Engaged over 80 local organizations in our network meetings

  1. Strategic priority 1: Restructure the Greater Charlottesville TICN. 

  2. Strategic priority 2: Build lasting, authentic, and trusting relationships.

  3. Strategic priority 3: Launch immediate community response.

OUR GOALS

EVENTS

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