"Supporting a trauma-aware, resilient and compassionate community"
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Our 5 Strategies:
Build an inclusive coalition that recognizes diverse cultures
Develop community-wide indicators to measure progress
Establish a broad network of resources to enhance impact
Create a range of community platforms that acknowledge trauma, empathy & resilience
Provide a customizable menu of trauma informed opportunities for diverse populations
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About Us
Welcome to the Greater Williamsburg Trauma-Informed Community Network!
Representatives of the GW-TICN are from public and private community organizations serving individuals and families across the lifespan throughout Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson. These representatives meet regularly through General Membership meeting to share ideas and resources, as well as plan future activities and initiatives.
Rebecca Vinroot, Director of the JCC Department of Social Services, spearheaded the formation of the Greater Williamsburg network and is the Chair of GW-TICN.
Rebecca Vinroot
757-259-3104 | rebecca.vinroot@jamescitycountyva.gov
Join our work:
Shari Wiltshire
GW-TICN Coordinator
340-514-3069 | swiltshire@uwvp.org
What is a TICN
There are more than 20 communities in Virginia coming together to support trauma-informed care across professional disciplines. Most of these communities have formed Trauma-Informed Community Networks (TICNs).
The goal of a TICN, as guided by the Family & Children's Trust Fund framework, is to "leverage the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma to build relationships, convene regularly, and advocate a common agenda around resilience."
TICNs share common characteristics: to spread awareness; to conduct trainings to support and implement new practices in schools, courts, health and social service departments. These initiatives help connect people and private agencies across disciplines and encourage them to identify gaps in their policies and practices to implement trauma-informed care.
Public Awareness/Training – Working with the vision statement to get the word out to the community, and develop relevant trainings for the community. *Contact sheri.newcomb@yorkcounty.gov and margaret.mack-yaroch@yorkcounty.gov for more info.
Health – Targeting hospitals, clinics, behavioral health, and other treatment providers and medical professionals to conduct organizational assessments and help define what being trauma sensitive means in a healthcare setting. *Contact Rebecca.vinroot@jamescitycountyva.gov and mobremski@colonialbh.org for more info.
Legal – The focus will be on enhancing trauma-informed efforts within the legal system, including law enforcement, the courts and Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. *Contact joe.jackson@djj.virginia.gov for more info.
Schools – Building off of the successful launch of the “Handle with Care” collaboration with the police department for students who have experienced a traumatic event, this committee will implement initiatives learned from the “Trauma-Sensitive Schools” conference. *Contact mobremski@colonialbh.org for more info.
Racial Trauma – Defining racial justice, and dissecting its relationship to racial trauma, to lead our network through tough conversations on race given the unique history of the Historic district. *Contact swiltshire@uwvp.org for more info.
Trainings
Boundaries, Breaks and Balance - Amanda Lynch
Creating a Healthy Work/Life Balance - Ellen Williams
Saving Heroes and Heroines - Dr. Allison Sampson-Jackson
Trauma and the Brain - Kit Leffel
Window of Tolerance - Michelle Weed
Adverse Childhood Experiences - Keith Cartwright
Crisis & Prevention Lifelines
Colonial Behavioral Health-Emergency Services: 757-378-5555
24/7 crisis assessment and referral services to individuals living in James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and York County.
REACH: DD Crisis Services: 1-888-255-2989
24/7 mobile crisis intervention program that provides crisis support to individuals with a Developmental Disability who are experiencing mental health or challenging behavioral needs.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-8255
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people, (age 13-24 yrs.).
Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
24/7 crisis lifeline for Veterans and their family members
Community Partner Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
#Be There for a Veteran in Crisis
Even One Is Too Many: Preventing Suicide among Black American Boys and Girls