Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Specific Services

Policy

It is the policy of the Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH) of the Oregon Department of Human Services that all state and community providers, and those who oversee public mental health and addiction services are informed about the effects of psychological trauma, assess for the presence of symptoms and problems related to that trauma, and develop and offer services that facilitate recovery in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.

• Current AMH Trauma Policy 
• Integrated Services and Supports Rule (ISSR)  - Within this rule, all providers must develop and implement written policies and procedures regarding trauma-informed services.
• SSR References to Trauma Guide  
• Trauma Informed and Trauma Sensitive...the only way to do business!  - Pat Davis-Salyer teaching on Trauma-Informed Care at OSH shares her powerpoints
• Trauma Policy regarding Individuals Leaving DUII Treatment 

Screening Tools

• Los Angeles Symptom Checklist  - Adult Version
• Los Angeles Symptom Checklist  - Adolescent Version
• Western Connecticut Performance Improvement Project Building Survey 
• Western Connecticut Mental Health Network Building Survey 
• Trauma Policy Advisory Committee (TPAC) Meeting Minutes
  • March 2010 

Presentations/publications

• Trauma-Informed Services (Part 1) - Assessment and Interventions  - Addictions Messenger Newsletter

Oregon-Specific Resources

• Portland State University Trauma-Informed Services Certificate of Completion 
• Trauma-Informed Services - Part 1  - The hidden aspect of addiction (NFATTC Addiction Messenger Newsletter
• Women of a Certain Age Brochure 
• Women of a Certain Age Peer Education and Outreach   

Trauma-Related Web links

AMH generally finds the following sites to be useful but does not accept responsibility for any negative consequences nor does AMH endorse all of the contents of any particular site.

• CMHS's National Center for Trauma Informed Care: This new NCTIC Web site is designed to help public mental health systems integrate trauma informed approaches and interventions into their programs to improve efficacy and outcomes. It represents a growing and diverse community that is committed to transforming traditional programs and services to be more supportive of and empowering to trauma survivors. 
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Proven to Benefit Symptomatic Children and Adolescents Following a Traumatic Event 
• Department of Veterans Affairs - National Center for PTSD
• Gift From Within: An International Nonprofit Organization for Survivors of Trauma and Victimization
• Homelessness Resource Center 
• Models for Developing Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Systems and Trauma Specific Services. (Anna Foundation)  - This report was written to support states in implementing a trauma informed behavioral health model for state mental health system and to list the trauma specific models and status of research to date. It summarizes the evolution of trauma services, describes who should receive trauma specific services and list trauma informed and trauma specific services for populations including children, parents and adult survivors of trauma.
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• National Trauma Consortium
• Sidran Institute (Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy)   
• Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A guide for primary care providers

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