Our Vision
Inspiring positive community change and honoring personal dignity through compassionate communication and education about the connection between addiction and trauma.
““If you knew how excruciatingly uncomfortable it is to live in my own skin, you would understand why I do not want to be present in my body and in this world.” ”
Why this coalition?
The opioid crisis has affected individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Research confirms that substance use disorder (SUD) and underlying trauma are closely linked. Ideally, those who work with people struggling with SUD should identify and address trauma. However, this isn’t always the case. Recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC) support person-centered and person-directed long-term recovery, not just short-term treatment. Integrating trauma-informed (TI) approaches into recovery-oriented care systems is an effective coupling of two complementary and critical care frameworks. To improve SUD services and supports and create a more unified and cohesive behavioral health care system, gaps between services must be eliminated and service providers must be responsive to a client's unique needs and experiences of trauma.