Resiliency Matters: How Trauma Affects Children, Families, and Communities
Together we will explore what’s being done in Champaign County to break these cycles of trauma and how you can get involved.
CU Trauma & Resiliency Initiative Steps Up Efforts To Promote Healing After Trauma
The CU Trauma and Resilience Initiative has incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in order to build their capacity to do service and advocacy work and promote healing for those who’ve experienced trauma.
How Communities Can Support People Suffering In The Aftermath Of Violence
Losing a loved one to gun violence can cause anxiety, stress and other mental health symptoms; and simply living in an environment where violence is taking place can do the same. But experts say early intervention and support can help prevent some of those negative, long-term consequences. A new effort in east-central Illinois aims to provide near-immediate support to individuals who may be struggling.
How Collaboration Can Help Communities Better Serve Vulnerable People
This week, the Family Service Self-Help Center of Champaign will host a conference focused on the importance of working together to address needs in the community.
Event Aims To Promote Dialogue Among Men About Trauma & Violence
The group CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative is working to help people better understand the link between trauma, mental health and violence; and an event this Saturday aims to bring together men for a discussion about the issue.