CMHS’s National Center for Trauma Informed Care (NCTIC) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/nctic/.

Trauma is now understood to be an almost universal experience of public mental health, substance abuse, crime victim, and many other human health and social service consumers. The need to address trauma has become a fundamental obligation for effective public mental health services delivery, and is increasingly recognized as essential for the growth and recovery of survivors of all types of trauma.

The new NCTIC Web site is designed to help public mental health systems integrate trauma informed approaches and interventions into their programs to improve efficacy and outcomes. It represents a growing and diverse community that is committed to transforming traditional programs and services to be more supportive of and empowering to trauma survivors.