Trauma Informed Care Program
The IHS acknowledges the role that trauma and historical trauma, resulting from violence, victimization, colonization, and systemic racism plays in the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations.
IHS established the Indian Health Manual: Part 3, Chapter 37 policy which provides guidance to IHS hospitals, health centers, clinics, and health stations in delivering trauma-informed care services.
Trauma Informed Care Supplemental Trainings
To access past TIC webinars, select the "Trauma Informed Care" button on the Tele-Education Webinar Archives page.
Access self-paced course sessions through On Demand training.
Visit the Tele-Education Webinars page to access training related to a variety of behavioral health topics.
- Addressing Trauma in American Indian and Alaska Native Youth : ASPE Report (August 2016)
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Trauma-Informed Approaches: Connecting Research, Policy, and Practice to Build Resilience in Children and Families : ASPE One-Pager (June 2019)
- Review of Trauma-Informed Initiatives at the Systems Level : ASPE Research Review (June 2019)
- Resources Specific to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities Resources Specific to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities
- SAMHSA’s Trauma Resource Center Websites
- TIP 57: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services
- Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Traumatic Event: What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life
