We raise awareness of the impact of trauma across our areas of expertise, as we recognize that traumatic experiences can negatively impact an individuals’ functioning and well-being. We help stakeholders recognize the impact of trauma on behavior and develop trauma-informed approaches that can be integrated into their organizations, with a critical focus on behavioral health and criminal justice organizations to promote healing and recovery. By recognizing the impact of trauma and integrating trauma-informed responses, we can promote recovery, reduce re-traumatization, and enhance safety for all involved parties.
SAMHSA SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) TA Center
This national project is designed to increase access to the disability income benefit programs (SSI/SSDI) administered by the Social Security Administration for eligible adults and children who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness and have a mental illness, medical impairment, and/or a co-occurring substance use disorder.