Trauma and Resiliency

This committee continues the work started by the Greater Williamsburg Trauma Informed Care Network.

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Trauma and Resiliency

The Trauma and Resiliency Committee spreads awareness and conducts trainings to support and implement new practices in schools, courts, health, and social service departments. This committee seeks to connect people and private agencies across disciplines and encourage them to identify gaps in their policies and practices to implement trauma-informed care.

Committee Chairs

Lynette Diaz: Deputy Director at James City County Social Services

Michelle Justiniano: Management Analyst at York County Community Services

Trauma and Resiliency

Crisis & Prevention Lifelines

Three Strategies:

Define what trauma and resilience mean for the Historic Triangle
Support the community and the workforce in how to respond to traumatic experiences, by creating time and space to share experiences and solutions
Effectively share current resources, training, and presentations that are best for the community and the workforce

988 | Region Five (Local) Crisis Line

(757) 656-7755

Providing 24/7 support around mental health, substance use or thoughts of suicide

Colonial Behavioral Health-Emergency Services

757-378-5555

24/7 crisis assessment and referral services to individuals living in James City County, Poquoson, Williamsburg and York County.

REACH: DD Crisis Services: 1-888-255-2989

24/7 mobile crisis intervention program that provides crisis support to individuals with a Developmental Disability who are experiencing mental health or challenging behavioral needs.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

The Trevor Project

1-866-488-7386

24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people, (age 13-24 yrs.).

Veteran Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255, Press 1

24/7 crisis lifeline for Veterans and their family members