November 19, 2011 | Fact/Tip Sheet
Creating Trauma-Informed Services Tipsheet Series: Practical Tips for Increasing Access to Services
Organization:
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health
Publication Date:
November 2011
As advocates, we know that survivors come to our programs with many diverse needs. We can take steps to ensure that our program is accessible to all survivors, including survivors who are experiencing the mental health effects of trauma or psychiatric disability. Think about how your services might be experienced by someone who has experienced trauma. Remember that abuse can affect how a person feels, thinks, and interacts with the world.
