Georgetown University National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health and JBS International, Inc. have released a new tool and resource to assist and support the provision of trauma informed mental health care for children, called Trauma Informed Care: Perspectives and Resources, The link to this tool can be found at:  

http://gucchdtacenter.georgetown.edu/TraumaInformedCare.html

CHDI is leading efforts here in Connecticut to disseminate this tool and encourage care in line with trauma informed principles, particularly the use of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).  They have compiled a list of providers in CT found here:

http://www.kidsmentalhealthinfo.com/admin/uploads/resources/TFCBTproviders.pdf

Marisa Mascolo Halm, J.D.

Director, TeamChild Juvenile Justice Project

Center for Children's Advocacy

65 Elizabeth Street

Hartford, CT 06105

P:  860-570-5327 ext. 228

C:  860-566-0764 F: 860-570-5256

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