Attention A T users. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. 1. Please switch auto forms mode to off. 2. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). 3. To enter and activate the submenu links, hit the down arrow. You will now be able to tab or arrow up or down through the submenu options to access/activate the submenu links.

PTSD: National Center for PTSD

Menu
Menu
Quick Links
Veterans Crisis Line Badge
My healthevet badge
 

Trauma-informed Care

 

Trauma-informed Care

Trauma-informed care (TIC) approaches in workplace, educational or health care settings promote well-being, adaptation and resilience in those who have been exposed to prior traumatic experiences. They aim to ensure that policies, procedures and environments support safety, healing, empowerment and recovery, as well as reduce practices that may cause stress or remind people of prior traumatic experiences. They also aim to be responsive to racial, ethnic and cultural differences. The resources here, including articles and toolkits, may help in developing TIC approaches in a variety of fields that offer services to Veterans or those with trauma histories. Learn more about SAMHSA's guidance for TIC approaches (PDF).

Health Care

Rural Mental Health

  • Rural Provider PTSD Toolkit
    A toolkit designed to help rural mental health care providers who work with Veterans and Service members who have PTSD to address the unique challenges of providing care in a rural mental health care setting.

Clergy/Pastoral Care

Justice System

Media

  • Journalists and PTSD
    Discusses traumatic events encountered by journalists and key studies pertaining to journalists and PTSD.

Self-Care

Educators

  • VA College Toolkit
    Provides college faculty, staff and administration with resources to support student Veterans by recognizing their service and understanding their unique experiences, adjustment, strengths and needs.

Employers

  • Veterans Employment Toolkit
    Created for employers, managers and supervisors, human resource professionals, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers to support and retaining Veterans in the workplace. Toolkit also offers employment resources for Veterans.

You May Also Be Interested In

Health Care Workers featured with Stress for First Aid

Stress First Aid

A framework to improve recovery from stress reactions.

Computer screen with Online Course

PTSD 101: Prescribing for Older Veterans with PTSD

Learn best practices for pharmacological treatment for older Veterans with PTSD.

Are you treating Veterans with PTSD? We can help. PTSD Consultation Program for providers who treat veterans.

PTSD Consultation Program

Expert guidance for treating Veterans with PTSD.

PTSD Information Voice Mail: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
Also see: VA Mental Health