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Training Opportunities in July 2020
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Calendar Event Sorting

At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.

Next, Bundled “All Day” Events

Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling.  Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.

Lastly, Time-Specific Events

So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night.  There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.

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03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
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03 - Jobs - Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships - Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

04 – Resources – Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities
Jul 25 all-day
04 - Resources - Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities

 

 

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy 

FEATURED EVENT

2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT  ·  Free Virtual Event

Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources

Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

 

Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline

Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org

CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday

 

Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training

Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 289-6976

 

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 216-0420

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE

CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)

 

1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline

Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week

CALL: 1-800-633-4227  ·  TTY: 1-877-486-2048

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW

AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library

Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-888-687-2277

 

AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training

Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español

 

National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources

Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates

NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening

Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service

Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116

 

National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)

Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 408-9514  ·  TTY: (202) 408-9521

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy

Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES

Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity

Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]

PHONE: 651-280-2000

 

Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups

Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.

 

First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required

 

Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required

 

Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required

 

To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support

 

Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273

 

Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library

Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 332-2275

 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)

Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)

 

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY

Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools

Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-800-969-6642

 

NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources

Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES

Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses

Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org

 

CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:

Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights

The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide

Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis

Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement

The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world

Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation

Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment

Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival

 

Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.

 

Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources

Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory

Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·

 

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·

 

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001

 

SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders

The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·

PHONE: 1-212-741-2247

 

DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.

 

 

04 – Resources – TIO – Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education.
Jul 25 all-day
04 - Resources - TIO - Trauma Informed Oregon - Resources, Training and Education.

Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education

 

A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

This guide is designed to help youth make a connection between stressful events and the potential lasting impacts. Understanding trauma and having a framework to talk about past experiences can help in processing and asking for help. This understanding supports healing. Source: Brianne Masselli and Johanna Bergan, Youth M.O.V.E. National A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

This document developed by TIO provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It provides background and definitions to assist partners that are beginning to address workforce wellness in their programs and organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) with best practice guidelines for trauma informed care. TIPs are developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best practice guidelines for the prevention A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

ACE Score Calculator

Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) measure and its use, and calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your ACE Score Calculator

Addressing Secondary Stress: Strong in the Broken Places

This PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying video, addresses secondary stress and the impact and solutions to vicarious traumatization in the workforce. Source: Wayne Scott, MA, LCSW Download PDF View Video

Agency Components for Trauma Informed Care

This checklist can help assess the physical environment and selected intake and service procedures in an agency setting. Source: Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Kearney, Nebraska Download PDF

AMH Approved Evidence-Based Practices

This list is an informational tool for providers to select and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EPBs). The list represents EBPs meeting the Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMH) definition and standards for EPBs. Source: Oregon Health Authority View Resources

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles in Home Visiting

This full-day TIO training covers the definition of trauma and trauma informed care (TIC), the neurobiology of trauma, principles of TIC, and workforce stress. Originally created for home visiting and early childhood professionals some content has been tailored for these fields. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Attunement and Self-Assessment in Supervision

Resource developed by TIO with strategies for “tuning” in as a supervisor as well as questions you can use to assess how trauma informed the supervision is. It is not an exhaustive list but it can be helpful in doing a personal assessment. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

This TIO TIP sheet includes a summary of data on what trauma informed care looks like in leadership, among staff, and in an organization. Characteristics of a trauma informed leader are mapped out. The qualitative data included in the TIP sheet was collected formally and informally at several TIO community Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

Books for Kids

A list of books that were written for children who may be coping with adversity or trauma in their lives. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Brief Trauma Questionnaire (Adults)

The BTQ is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess traumatic exposure according to DSM-IV but specifically including only life threat/serious injury) because of the difficulty of accurately assessing subjective response. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video depicts a call to action for the legal community to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure our law and policy are aligned with the focus on the latest information for building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit 2nd Ed.

This curriculum is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic events. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2013 View Resource

Clackamas Behavioral Health Care Trauma-Informed Services Policy

An agency-wide trauma informed services policy developed by the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD). Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics Adult Consumer Services Survey

Consumer feedback survey that includes elements of trauma informed care, developed by Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics to help improve services and monitor progress in implementing trauma informed care. Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Co-Regulation

Co-regulation follows attachment and precedes self-regulation in human emotional development. This presentation discusses the role of co-regulation in child-caregiver relationships, and how co-regulation can be strengthened. Source: Jean Barbre, EdD, LMFT Download PDF

Common Acronyms

A set of common acronyms related to trauma and trauma and trauma informed care, along with definitions of key terms. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations for Responding to Crisis

Crisis response resource developed by TIO for agencies providing housing and shelter services to youth. Feel free to use this document in the development of your own agency trauma informed crisis response plan. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations When Hiring a Trainer

Document developed by TIO that you can use to find the best trauma informed care trainer for your specific needs. It includes both reflective questions and interview questions. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

 

COVID-19 Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings

This TIO TIP sheet provides trauma informed considerations for work settings as we all navigate the uncharted territory and response to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The considerations included in the document are grounded in the principles of trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF Vietnamese PDF

Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

This assessment tool provides guidelines for agencies or programs interested in facilitating trauma-informed modifications in their service systems. For use by administrators, providers, and survivor-consumers in the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of trauma-informed programs. Source: Community Connections; Washington, D.C. Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Download Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

Crosswalk Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Crosswalk between the TIO Standards of Practice and the OHA Trauma Informed Services Policy for organizations that are required to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Trauma Informed Services Policy of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

In any community that attempts Trauma Informed Care, some people resist the science and they resist the spending of tax dollars to help people who have been damaged by childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Laura Porter from Ace Interface talks about how to respond. Source: Laura Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide

Learn the symptoms of trauma and get ideas and strategies that can help you better cope. The information in this federally sponsored booklet can be used safely along with your other health care treatment. Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

This document provides definitions and suggested resources to support use of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care. It is a downloadable and printable version (PDF) of information that appears in pop-up windows for the online version of the Standards. Each item in the Definitions and Additional Resources is Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report: Creating Culturally-Grounded Healing Spaces by Leaders of Color for Leaders of Color is an evaluation of the Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative (DRLC), a collaborative dedicated to creating culturally-grounded healing spaces by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLC Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These guidelines have been adapted for educational settings from the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by Trauma Informed Oregon and with information from educational communities across the state provided by the Defending Childhood Initiative. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Evidence Based Practices Resource Center

SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices promotes the adoption of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) View Resource

For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

This training revamps the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training by making it more youth friendly, strengths based, and interactive. This is done by providing opportunities for young adults to engage in discussions on trauma and resilience with scenarios that relate to youth. The training also provides skills and tools For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

This (typically) 4 hr TIO training provides foundational knowledge appropriate for individuals across sectors and job titles. After defining key terms, including stress, trauma and systemic oppression, we explore how trauma and adversity affect individual’s access to services. Participants begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

General Parenting Resources

Check here to find books by experts in the field that may be helpful to parents and other caregivers dealing with children and youth affected by trauma. There are additional books for adult survivors of trauma who are parenting. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Gift From Within

This website for survivors of trauma has educational materials about PTSD and links to international support groups. In addition to educational material, the website has a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support. Source: Gift from Within, Camden, Maine View Resource

Guide to Reviewing Existing Policies

Guide developed by TIO to help organizations review a specific policy about service exclusion through a trauma informed lens. Some of the questions in the guide may be helpful as you are developing or reviewing policies. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for healthcare settings provide a set of benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress implementation of TIC in clinic settings. The tool is an adaptation of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed for general use across health, behavioral health and related systems serving trauma Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

This tip sheet from NCTSN offers ways to recognize and help your teen who may have difficulty coping after a sudden or violent death. Each teen grieves in a unique way so it’s important to understand your teen’s point of view. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Download PDF

Historical Highlights of Trauma Informed Care

Timeline compiled by TIO of important National and Oregon-specific efforts to initiate trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Homeless Youth Continuum Tragedy Response Plan

The Homeless Youth Continuum created this Tragedy Response Plan as a way to support organizations in the continuum when a tragedy has occurred. This plan can be adapted to fit your organization or specific community. Source: Homeless Youth Continuum, Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care

Bulleted list developed by TIO of things to do to take to prepare for and run a meeting that is trauma informed. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

This TIP sheet developed by TIO offers strategies for hosting virtual meetings that promote safety, power, and value. Hosting virtual meetings and trainings using SAMHSA’s six principles of trauma informed care can foster a space where participants are present & accessible, and their exposure to activation and re-traumatization is mitigated. Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

 

How stress affects your brain – Madhumita Murgia

This accessible video describes how stress affects the brain and offers suggestions about how to reduce the impact. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. Source: TED Ed View Video

Human Resources Practices to Support TIC

List of strategies from TIO to promote trauma informed care through human resource policies and practices, including hiring, onboarding, supervision and performance reviews. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Identifying Hotspots Worksheet

A hands-on activity to walk through a critical thinking process about where and how organizations may activate a trauma response in staff or the population served. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

This TIO workshop is typically conducted as a working meeting, providing an opportunity for supervisors, managers and other champions of TIC a chance to identify how TIC applies to their work cross-system partnerships. A roadmap for the implementation of trauma informed care, along with TIO resources to guide the process Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

In the Gray Area of Being Suicidal

This short film shares the personal experience of a young adult experiencing suicidal thoughts along with their suggestions for wellness. Source: The Mighty View Video

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice Resource List

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Resource List 2022 Source: International Resilience Coalition’s 2022 Community of Practice Participants Download PDF

Intersections of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Model

This infographic offers a model for thinking about the intersections of TIC and DEI. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Key Terms Related to Realizing the Widespread Impact of Trauma

This is a comprehensive list of terms related to realizing the widespread impact of trauma. The intention of the list is to be valuable, inclusive, and honor the array of potentially toxic experiences that exist. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, and Trauma Informed Oregon Volunteer, Rebecca Saunders English PDF Spanish PDF

La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon cree en el poder curativo de contar historias propias, y creemos que este poder es aún más crítico para los padres y las familias que crían a sus hijos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de tener estas conversaciones con padres, cuidadores La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items. Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

Literature on ACEs and Trauma

A list of key research articles about trauma, including studies related to prevalence, impact, and treatment, as well as information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Literature on Trauma Informed Care

A list of TIO’s favorite articles on trauma informed care, including early delineation of the principles of trauma informed care, the voices and perspective of trauma survivors, and seminal work in the housing field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Looking for Trauma Specific Services?

This document developed by TIO is intended to serve as a resource to those seeking trauma specific services (TSS) and those who may be making referrals for TSS. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

This tip sheet for youth by youth gives tips and resources for collaborating and engaging with providers so that youth and young adults can better get their needs met. The resource was developed by TIO’s Oregon Trauma Advocates Coalition (OTAC). OTAC is comprised of youth from around Oregon who are Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

Mindfulness and Neural Integration: Daniel Siegel, MD

In this video, Dr. Daniel Siegel explores how relationships and reflection support the development of resilience in children and serve as the basic ‘3 R’s” of a new internal education of the mind. Source: TEDxStudioCityED View Video

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

A 12-item self-report measure of social support, using a 7-point scale from ‘very strongly agree’ to ‘very strongly disagree.’ Source: Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988 Download PDF

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. Source: TED Talk View Video

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

The fact sheets linked from this page offer descriptive summaries of some of the clinical treatments, mental health interventions, and other trauma-informed service approaches that the NCTSN and its various centers have developed and/or implemented as a means of promoting the Network’s mission of raising the standard of care for National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Standardized Measures to Assess Complex Trauma

The NCTSN’s database of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) View Resource

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

This City of Portland run program trains residents to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. Their website also offers many resources and tools for getting organized and being prepared in an emergency. Source: Planning for Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) View Website PDF

Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

Check out the TIO Road Map to TIC, which offers phases to the implementation process. Each phase contains a marker(s) along the road that is integral to implementing that phase. When clicking on the road or phase sign, a hover box provides a description of that phase and leads you Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This document provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach applicable across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups. In this paper, SAMHSA puts forth a framework for the behavioral health specialty sectors that can be adapted to other sectors such as child welfare, education, criminal and SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Social Emotional Learning Resources

This list of resources in English and Spanish contains culturally-responsive, anti-racist information on Social Emotional Learning for educators, parents/guardians, and students. Editable Document Download PDF

Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by TIO provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments as organizations work towards implementing trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Resource Spanish PDF

State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families – Trauma-Informed Care

This site provides a list of effective interventions for children and youth who experience symptoms related to trauma. Source: Department of Children and Families, Connecticut View Resource

Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

This TIO TIP sheet includes resources to support social connection while physical distancing during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not have to equate to social isolation. With a variety of technologies, virtual socializing is easier than ever before. Use video calling to socialize with family and friends, host a happy hour Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (children and youth)

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Source: YouthinMind View Resource

Summary of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

This handout briefly summarizes the ACE study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study how adversity in childhood predicts adult physical, mental, and social well-being. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF Spanish PDF Russian PDF

Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

This training is designed for people who provide peer recovery and support services and peer wellness services. Building on Foundations of Trauma Informed Care, the focus of this training is to help those who access services gain a better understanding of how their body responds to trauma and chronic stress Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

Talking About Trauma and Suicide in Public Meetings

Recommendations from TIO to assist in preparing, facilitating and responding in a meeting when sharing personal experiences that may cause distress and trauma, to reflect a trauma informed approach. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Download PDF

The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

This TIP sheet developed by TIO provides tools for making communication trauma informed. The resource maps out the key components that make a script (or set of words) trauma informed. A trauma informed script will help you stay regulated when you are delivering difficult news or getting hard questions. Source: The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (8 – 18yo)

The CPSS is a 26-item self-report measure that assesses PTSD diagnostic criteria and symptom severity in children ages 8 to 18. It includes 2 event items, 17 symptom items, and 7 functional impairment items. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

The Impact of Trauma on Regulation

This presentation discusses types and degrees of trauma and their effect on beliefs, behaviors, emotional health, and more. Various brain functions and how they are affected by trauma are also discussed. Source: Diane Wagenhals, Program Director for Lakeside Global Institute Download PDF

The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The JVQ is designed to gather information on a broad range of victimizations that may occur in childhood. It can enhance the assessment of any child or adolescent by providing a quantified description of all of the major forms of offenses against youth. Either youth or parents can complete the The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The Magnitude of the Solution

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on risk, co-occurring problems, public costs, and high leverage solutions to childhood adversity. Source: Laura Porter, ACE Interface Download PDF

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video series discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the nation. Victims lend their voices Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

TIO Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training Modules

These free online training modules have been created to increase access to foundational training so that the key guiding principles of trauma informed care are accessible to everyone. These four modules are self-guided and self-administered. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Training

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

This suicide prevention manual assists tribes and communities in developing effective and culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Train the Trainer Presentation in Spanish Definiciones (Key Terms in Spanish)

This Powerpoint document was produced by Trauma Informed Oregon. It is part of Train the Trainer presentation in Spanish with Definiciones — Key terms in Spanish. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Transformational Resilience Program

Learn about climate disruption and trauma and how to develop preventative resilience skills. The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) is a non-partisan non-profit organization affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University. TRIG’s mission is to address the human causes, impacts, and solutions to complex socio-economic-ecological challenges, with a special emphasis on climate Transformational Resilience Program

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

 

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Crisis Prevention Institute offers several trainings including Prevention First, a FREE 30 minute online training:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/our-programs/prevention-first/

De-Escalation for Educators (via YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uKGNWEkxvc 

 Additional videos via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@crisisprevention

Online Library:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/

Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (Free PDF download, requires email)

https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Workplace-Violence-Prevention-Handbook/?src=website-wpv-landing

 

Other trainings and certificate programs (scholarships may be available)

Verbal Intervention

Verbal Intervention (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally de‑escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. It’s well‑suited to organizations with a hands‑off policy or that require non‑restrictive techniques.

Available as a virtual (Online & Live Virtual) Instructor Certification Program.

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Program Features & Benefits:

  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de‑escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post‑crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.
  • Verbal de‑escalation techniques and skills also featured in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and NCI With Advanced Physical Skills training.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

Available as a blended (Online & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About NCI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills (APS) equips your staff with the decision-making skills needed to confidently assess and address risk in the face of complex behaviors. It combines verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills for the highest-risk scenarios. Instructors can customize training to each staff member’s individual risk level.

Available as a blended (Online, Live Virtual & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About APS Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safe and advanced deceleration, disengagement, and physical intervention techniques for situations involving dangerous behaviors.
  • Intervene in high- and medium-risk situations that don’t require advanced skills.
  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Suicide Prevention Training

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask.

The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous FREE training options for individuals and systems in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you.at this link:

https://cssrs.columbia.edu/training/training-options/

 

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03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
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03 - Jobs - Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships - Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

04 – Resources – Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities
Jul 26 all-day
04 - Resources - Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities

 

 

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy 

FEATURED EVENT

2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT  ·  Free Virtual Event

Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources

Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

 

Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline

Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org

CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday

 

Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training

Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 289-6976

 

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 216-0420

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE

CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)

 

1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline

Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week

CALL: 1-800-633-4227  ·  TTY: 1-877-486-2048

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW

AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library

Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-888-687-2277

 

AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training

Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español

 

National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources

Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates

NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening

Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service

Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116

 

National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)

Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 408-9514  ·  TTY: (202) 408-9521

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy

Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES

Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity

Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]

PHONE: 651-280-2000

 

Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups

Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.

 

First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required

 

Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required

 

Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required

 

To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support

 

Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273

 

Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library

Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 332-2275

 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)

Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)

 

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY

Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools

Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-800-969-6642

 

NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources

Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES

Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses

Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org

 

CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:

Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights

The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide

Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis

Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement

The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world

Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation

Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment

Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival

 

Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.

 

Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources

Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory

Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·

 

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·

 

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001

 

SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders

The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·

PHONE: 1-212-741-2247

 

DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.

 

 

04 – Resources – TIO – Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education.
Jul 26 all-day
04 - Resources - TIO - Trauma Informed Oregon - Resources, Training and Education.

Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education

 

A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

This guide is designed to help youth make a connection between stressful events and the potential lasting impacts. Understanding trauma and having a framework to talk about past experiences can help in processing and asking for help. This understanding supports healing. Source: Brianne Masselli and Johanna Bergan, Youth M.O.V.E. National A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

This document developed by TIO provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It provides background and definitions to assist partners that are beginning to address workforce wellness in their programs and organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) with best practice guidelines for trauma informed care. TIPs are developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best practice guidelines for the prevention A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

ACE Score Calculator

Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) measure and its use, and calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your ACE Score Calculator

Addressing Secondary Stress: Strong in the Broken Places

This PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying video, addresses secondary stress and the impact and solutions to vicarious traumatization in the workforce. Source: Wayne Scott, MA, LCSW Download PDF View Video

Agency Components for Trauma Informed Care

This checklist can help assess the physical environment and selected intake and service procedures in an agency setting. Source: Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Kearney, Nebraska Download PDF

AMH Approved Evidence-Based Practices

This list is an informational tool for providers to select and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EPBs). The list represents EBPs meeting the Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMH) definition and standards for EPBs. Source: Oregon Health Authority View Resources

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles in Home Visiting

This full-day TIO training covers the definition of trauma and trauma informed care (TIC), the neurobiology of trauma, principles of TIC, and workforce stress. Originally created for home visiting and early childhood professionals some content has been tailored for these fields. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Attunement and Self-Assessment in Supervision

Resource developed by TIO with strategies for “tuning” in as a supervisor as well as questions you can use to assess how trauma informed the supervision is. It is not an exhaustive list but it can be helpful in doing a personal assessment. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

This TIO TIP sheet includes a summary of data on what trauma informed care looks like in leadership, among staff, and in an organization. Characteristics of a trauma informed leader are mapped out. The qualitative data included in the TIP sheet was collected formally and informally at several TIO community Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

Books for Kids

A list of books that were written for children who may be coping with adversity or trauma in their lives. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Brief Trauma Questionnaire (Adults)

The BTQ is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess traumatic exposure according to DSM-IV but specifically including only life threat/serious injury) because of the difficulty of accurately assessing subjective response. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video depicts a call to action for the legal community to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure our law and policy are aligned with the focus on the latest information for building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit 2nd Ed.

This curriculum is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic events. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2013 View Resource

Clackamas Behavioral Health Care Trauma-Informed Services Policy

An agency-wide trauma informed services policy developed by the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD). Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics Adult Consumer Services Survey

Consumer feedback survey that includes elements of trauma informed care, developed by Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics to help improve services and monitor progress in implementing trauma informed care. Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Co-Regulation

Co-regulation follows attachment and precedes self-regulation in human emotional development. This presentation discusses the role of co-regulation in child-caregiver relationships, and how co-regulation can be strengthened. Source: Jean Barbre, EdD, LMFT Download PDF

Common Acronyms

A set of common acronyms related to trauma and trauma and trauma informed care, along with definitions of key terms. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations for Responding to Crisis

Crisis response resource developed by TIO for agencies providing housing and shelter services to youth. Feel free to use this document in the development of your own agency trauma informed crisis response plan. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations When Hiring a Trainer

Document developed by TIO that you can use to find the best trauma informed care trainer for your specific needs. It includes both reflective questions and interview questions. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

 

COVID-19 Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings

This TIO TIP sheet provides trauma informed considerations for work settings as we all navigate the uncharted territory and response to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The considerations included in the document are grounded in the principles of trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF Vietnamese PDF

Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

This assessment tool provides guidelines for agencies or programs interested in facilitating trauma-informed modifications in their service systems. For use by administrators, providers, and survivor-consumers in the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of trauma-informed programs. Source: Community Connections; Washington, D.C. Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Download Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

Crosswalk Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Crosswalk between the TIO Standards of Practice and the OHA Trauma Informed Services Policy for organizations that are required to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Trauma Informed Services Policy of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

In any community that attempts Trauma Informed Care, some people resist the science and they resist the spending of tax dollars to help people who have been damaged by childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Laura Porter from Ace Interface talks about how to respond. Source: Laura Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide

Learn the symptoms of trauma and get ideas and strategies that can help you better cope. The information in this federally sponsored booklet can be used safely along with your other health care treatment. Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

This document provides definitions and suggested resources to support use of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care. It is a downloadable and printable version (PDF) of information that appears in pop-up windows for the online version of the Standards. Each item in the Definitions and Additional Resources is Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report: Creating Culturally-Grounded Healing Spaces by Leaders of Color for Leaders of Color is an evaluation of the Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative (DRLC), a collaborative dedicated to creating culturally-grounded healing spaces by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLC Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These guidelines have been adapted for educational settings from the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by Trauma Informed Oregon and with information from educational communities across the state provided by the Defending Childhood Initiative. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Evidence Based Practices Resource Center

SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices promotes the adoption of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) View Resource

For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

This training revamps the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training by making it more youth friendly, strengths based, and interactive. This is done by providing opportunities for young adults to engage in discussions on trauma and resilience with scenarios that relate to youth. The training also provides skills and tools For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

This (typically) 4 hr TIO training provides foundational knowledge appropriate for individuals across sectors and job titles. After defining key terms, including stress, trauma and systemic oppression, we explore how trauma and adversity affect individual’s access to services. Participants begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

General Parenting Resources

Check here to find books by experts in the field that may be helpful to parents and other caregivers dealing with children and youth affected by trauma. There are additional books for adult survivors of trauma who are parenting. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Gift From Within

This website for survivors of trauma has educational materials about PTSD and links to international support groups. In addition to educational material, the website has a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support. Source: Gift from Within, Camden, Maine View Resource

Guide to Reviewing Existing Policies

Guide developed by TIO to help organizations review a specific policy about service exclusion through a trauma informed lens. Some of the questions in the guide may be helpful as you are developing or reviewing policies. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for healthcare settings provide a set of benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress implementation of TIC in clinic settings. The tool is an adaptation of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed for general use across health, behavioral health and related systems serving trauma Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

This tip sheet from NCTSN offers ways to recognize and help your teen who may have difficulty coping after a sudden or violent death. Each teen grieves in a unique way so it’s important to understand your teen’s point of view. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Download PDF

Historical Highlights of Trauma Informed Care

Timeline compiled by TIO of important National and Oregon-specific efforts to initiate trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Homeless Youth Continuum Tragedy Response Plan

The Homeless Youth Continuum created this Tragedy Response Plan as a way to support organizations in the continuum when a tragedy has occurred. This plan can be adapted to fit your organization or specific community. Source: Homeless Youth Continuum, Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care

Bulleted list developed by TIO of things to do to take to prepare for and run a meeting that is trauma informed. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

This TIP sheet developed by TIO offers strategies for hosting virtual meetings that promote safety, power, and value. Hosting virtual meetings and trainings using SAMHSA’s six principles of trauma informed care can foster a space where participants are present & accessible, and their exposure to activation and re-traumatization is mitigated. Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

 

How stress affects your brain – Madhumita Murgia

This accessible video describes how stress affects the brain and offers suggestions about how to reduce the impact. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. Source: TED Ed View Video

Human Resources Practices to Support TIC

List of strategies from TIO to promote trauma informed care through human resource policies and practices, including hiring, onboarding, supervision and performance reviews. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Identifying Hotspots Worksheet

A hands-on activity to walk through a critical thinking process about where and how organizations may activate a trauma response in staff or the population served. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

This TIO workshop is typically conducted as a working meeting, providing an opportunity for supervisors, managers and other champions of TIC a chance to identify how TIC applies to their work cross-system partnerships. A roadmap for the implementation of trauma informed care, along with TIO resources to guide the process Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

In the Gray Area of Being Suicidal

This short film shares the personal experience of a young adult experiencing suicidal thoughts along with their suggestions for wellness. Source: The Mighty View Video

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice Resource List

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Resource List 2022 Source: International Resilience Coalition’s 2022 Community of Practice Participants Download PDF

Intersections of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Model

This infographic offers a model for thinking about the intersections of TIC and DEI. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Key Terms Related to Realizing the Widespread Impact of Trauma

This is a comprehensive list of terms related to realizing the widespread impact of trauma. The intention of the list is to be valuable, inclusive, and honor the array of potentially toxic experiences that exist. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, and Trauma Informed Oregon Volunteer, Rebecca Saunders English PDF Spanish PDF

La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon cree en el poder curativo de contar historias propias, y creemos que este poder es aún más crítico para los padres y las familias que crían a sus hijos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de tener estas conversaciones con padres, cuidadores La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items. Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

Literature on ACEs and Trauma

A list of key research articles about trauma, including studies related to prevalence, impact, and treatment, as well as information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Literature on Trauma Informed Care

A list of TIO’s favorite articles on trauma informed care, including early delineation of the principles of trauma informed care, the voices and perspective of trauma survivors, and seminal work in the housing field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Looking for Trauma Specific Services?

This document developed by TIO is intended to serve as a resource to those seeking trauma specific services (TSS) and those who may be making referrals for TSS. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

This tip sheet for youth by youth gives tips and resources for collaborating and engaging with providers so that youth and young adults can better get their needs met. The resource was developed by TIO’s Oregon Trauma Advocates Coalition (OTAC). OTAC is comprised of youth from around Oregon who are Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

Mindfulness and Neural Integration: Daniel Siegel, MD

In this video, Dr. Daniel Siegel explores how relationships and reflection support the development of resilience in children and serve as the basic ‘3 R’s” of a new internal education of the mind. Source: TEDxStudioCityED View Video

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

A 12-item self-report measure of social support, using a 7-point scale from ‘very strongly agree’ to ‘very strongly disagree.’ Source: Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988 Download PDF

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. Source: TED Talk View Video

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

The fact sheets linked from this page offer descriptive summaries of some of the clinical treatments, mental health interventions, and other trauma-informed service approaches that the NCTSN and its various centers have developed and/or implemented as a means of promoting the Network’s mission of raising the standard of care for National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Standardized Measures to Assess Complex Trauma

The NCTSN’s database of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) View Resource

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

This City of Portland run program trains residents to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. Their website also offers many resources and tools for getting organized and being prepared in an emergency. Source: Planning for Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) View Website PDF

Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

Check out the TIO Road Map to TIC, which offers phases to the implementation process. Each phase contains a marker(s) along the road that is integral to implementing that phase. When clicking on the road or phase sign, a hover box provides a description of that phase and leads you Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This document provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach applicable across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups. In this paper, SAMHSA puts forth a framework for the behavioral health specialty sectors that can be adapted to other sectors such as child welfare, education, criminal and SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Social Emotional Learning Resources

This list of resources in English and Spanish contains culturally-responsive, anti-racist information on Social Emotional Learning for educators, parents/guardians, and students. Editable Document Download PDF

Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by TIO provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments as organizations work towards implementing trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Resource Spanish PDF

State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families – Trauma-Informed Care

This site provides a list of effective interventions for children and youth who experience symptoms related to trauma. Source: Department of Children and Families, Connecticut View Resource

Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

This TIO TIP sheet includes resources to support social connection while physical distancing during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not have to equate to social isolation. With a variety of technologies, virtual socializing is easier than ever before. Use video calling to socialize with family and friends, host a happy hour Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (children and youth)

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Source: YouthinMind View Resource

Summary of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

This handout briefly summarizes the ACE study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study how adversity in childhood predicts adult physical, mental, and social well-being. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF Spanish PDF Russian PDF

Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

This training is designed for people who provide peer recovery and support services and peer wellness services. Building on Foundations of Trauma Informed Care, the focus of this training is to help those who access services gain a better understanding of how their body responds to trauma and chronic stress Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

Talking About Trauma and Suicide in Public Meetings

Recommendations from TIO to assist in preparing, facilitating and responding in a meeting when sharing personal experiences that may cause distress and trauma, to reflect a trauma informed approach. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Download PDF

The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

This TIP sheet developed by TIO provides tools for making communication trauma informed. The resource maps out the key components that make a script (or set of words) trauma informed. A trauma informed script will help you stay regulated when you are delivering difficult news or getting hard questions. Source: The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (8 – 18yo)

The CPSS is a 26-item self-report measure that assesses PTSD diagnostic criteria and symptom severity in children ages 8 to 18. It includes 2 event items, 17 symptom items, and 7 functional impairment items. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

The Impact of Trauma on Regulation

This presentation discusses types and degrees of trauma and their effect on beliefs, behaviors, emotional health, and more. Various brain functions and how they are affected by trauma are also discussed. Source: Diane Wagenhals, Program Director for Lakeside Global Institute Download PDF

The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The JVQ is designed to gather information on a broad range of victimizations that may occur in childhood. It can enhance the assessment of any child or adolescent by providing a quantified description of all of the major forms of offenses against youth. Either youth or parents can complete the The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The Magnitude of the Solution

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on risk, co-occurring problems, public costs, and high leverage solutions to childhood adversity. Source: Laura Porter, ACE Interface Download PDF

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video series discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the nation. Victims lend their voices Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

TIO Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training Modules

These free online training modules have been created to increase access to foundational training so that the key guiding principles of trauma informed care are accessible to everyone. These four modules are self-guided and self-administered. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Training

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

This suicide prevention manual assists tribes and communities in developing effective and culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Train the Trainer Presentation in Spanish Definiciones (Key Terms in Spanish)

This Powerpoint document was produced by Trauma Informed Oregon. It is part of Train the Trainer presentation in Spanish with Definiciones — Key terms in Spanish. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Transformational Resilience Program

Learn about climate disruption and trauma and how to develop preventative resilience skills. The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) is a non-partisan non-profit organization affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University. TRIG’s mission is to address the human causes, impacts, and solutions to complex socio-economic-ecological challenges, with a special emphasis on climate Transformational Resilience Program

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

 

CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute – De-escalation and Non-Violent Intervention Training Programs @ Register for Details
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Crisis Prevention Institute offers several trainings including Prevention First, a FREE 30 minute online training:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/our-programs/prevention-first/

De-Escalation for Educators (via YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uKGNWEkxvc 

 Additional videos via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@crisisprevention

Online Library:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/

Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (Free PDF download, requires email)

https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Workplace-Violence-Prevention-Handbook/?src=website-wpv-landing

 

Other trainings and certificate programs (scholarships may be available)

Verbal Intervention

Verbal Intervention (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally de‑escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. It’s well‑suited to organizations with a hands‑off policy or that require non‑restrictive techniques.

Available as a virtual (Online & Live Virtual) Instructor Certification Program.

More About VI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de‑escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post‑crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.
  • Verbal de‑escalation techniques and skills also featured in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and NCI With Advanced Physical Skills training.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

Available as a blended (Online & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About NCI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills (APS) equips your staff with the decision-making skills needed to confidently assess and address risk in the face of complex behaviors. It combines verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills for the highest-risk scenarios. Instructors can customize training to each staff member’s individual risk level.

Available as a blended (Online, Live Virtual & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About APS Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safe and advanced deceleration, disengagement, and physical intervention techniques for situations involving dangerous behaviors.
  • Intervene in high- and medium-risk situations that don’t require advanced skills.
  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Suicide Prevention Training

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask.

The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous FREE training options for individuals and systems in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you.at this link:

https://cssrs.columbia.edu/training/training-options/

 

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03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
Jul 27 all-day
03 - Jobs - Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships - Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

04 – Resources – Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities
Jul 27 all-day
04 - Resources - Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities

 

 

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy 

FEATURED EVENT

2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT  ·  Free Virtual Event

Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources

Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

 

Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline

Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org

CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday

 

Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training

Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 289-6976

 

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 216-0420

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE

CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)

 

1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline

Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week

CALL: 1-800-633-4227  ·  TTY: 1-877-486-2048

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW

AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library

Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-888-687-2277

 

AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training

Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español

 

National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources

Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates

NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening

Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service

Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116

 

National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)

Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 408-9514  ·  TTY: (202) 408-9521

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy

Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES

Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity

Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]

PHONE: 651-280-2000

 

Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups

Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.

 

First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required

 

Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required

 

Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required

 

To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support

 

Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273

 

Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library

Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 332-2275

 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)

Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)

 

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY

Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools

Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-800-969-6642

 

NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources

Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES

Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses

Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org

 

CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:

Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights

The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide

Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis

Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement

The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world

Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation

Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment

Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival

 

Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.

 

Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources

Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory

Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·

 

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·

 

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001

 

SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders

The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·

PHONE: 1-212-741-2247

 

DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.

 

 

04 – Resources – TIO – Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education.
Jul 27 all-day
04 - Resources - TIO - Trauma Informed Oregon - Resources, Training and Education.

Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education

 

A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

This guide is designed to help youth make a connection between stressful events and the potential lasting impacts. Understanding trauma and having a framework to talk about past experiences can help in processing and asking for help. This understanding supports healing. Source: Brianne Masselli and Johanna Bergan, Youth M.O.V.E. National A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

This document developed by TIO provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It provides background and definitions to assist partners that are beginning to address workforce wellness in their programs and organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) with best practice guidelines for trauma informed care. TIPs are developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best practice guidelines for the prevention A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

ACE Score Calculator

Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) measure and its use, and calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your ACE Score Calculator

Addressing Secondary Stress: Strong in the Broken Places

This PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying video, addresses secondary stress and the impact and solutions to vicarious traumatization in the workforce. Source: Wayne Scott, MA, LCSW Download PDF View Video

Agency Components for Trauma Informed Care

This checklist can help assess the physical environment and selected intake and service procedures in an agency setting. Source: Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Kearney, Nebraska Download PDF

AMH Approved Evidence-Based Practices

This list is an informational tool for providers to select and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EPBs). The list represents EBPs meeting the Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMH) definition and standards for EPBs. Source: Oregon Health Authority View Resources

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles in Home Visiting

This full-day TIO training covers the definition of trauma and trauma informed care (TIC), the neurobiology of trauma, principles of TIC, and workforce stress. Originally created for home visiting and early childhood professionals some content has been tailored for these fields. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Attunement and Self-Assessment in Supervision

Resource developed by TIO with strategies for “tuning” in as a supervisor as well as questions you can use to assess how trauma informed the supervision is. It is not an exhaustive list but it can be helpful in doing a personal assessment. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

This TIO TIP sheet includes a summary of data on what trauma informed care looks like in leadership, among staff, and in an organization. Characteristics of a trauma informed leader are mapped out. The qualitative data included in the TIP sheet was collected formally and informally at several TIO community Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

Books for Kids

A list of books that were written for children who may be coping with adversity or trauma in their lives. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Brief Trauma Questionnaire (Adults)

The BTQ is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess traumatic exposure according to DSM-IV but specifically including only life threat/serious injury) because of the difficulty of accurately assessing subjective response. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video depicts a call to action for the legal community to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure our law and policy are aligned with the focus on the latest information for building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit 2nd Ed.

This curriculum is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic events. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2013 View Resource

Clackamas Behavioral Health Care Trauma-Informed Services Policy

An agency-wide trauma informed services policy developed by the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD). Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics Adult Consumer Services Survey

Consumer feedback survey that includes elements of trauma informed care, developed by Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics to help improve services and monitor progress in implementing trauma informed care. Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Co-Regulation

Co-regulation follows attachment and precedes self-regulation in human emotional development. This presentation discusses the role of co-regulation in child-caregiver relationships, and how co-regulation can be strengthened. Source: Jean Barbre, EdD, LMFT Download PDF

Common Acronyms

A set of common acronyms related to trauma and trauma and trauma informed care, along with definitions of key terms. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations for Responding to Crisis

Crisis response resource developed by TIO for agencies providing housing and shelter services to youth. Feel free to use this document in the development of your own agency trauma informed crisis response plan. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations When Hiring a Trainer

Document developed by TIO that you can use to find the best trauma informed care trainer for your specific needs. It includes both reflective questions and interview questions. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

 

COVID-19 Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings

This TIO TIP sheet provides trauma informed considerations for work settings as we all navigate the uncharted territory and response to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The considerations included in the document are grounded in the principles of trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF Vietnamese PDF

Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

This assessment tool provides guidelines for agencies or programs interested in facilitating trauma-informed modifications in their service systems. For use by administrators, providers, and survivor-consumers in the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of trauma-informed programs. Source: Community Connections; Washington, D.C. Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Download Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

Crosswalk Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Crosswalk between the TIO Standards of Practice and the OHA Trauma Informed Services Policy for organizations that are required to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Trauma Informed Services Policy of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

In any community that attempts Trauma Informed Care, some people resist the science and they resist the spending of tax dollars to help people who have been damaged by childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Laura Porter from Ace Interface talks about how to respond. Source: Laura Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide

Learn the symptoms of trauma and get ideas and strategies that can help you better cope. The information in this federally sponsored booklet can be used safely along with your other health care treatment. Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

This document provides definitions and suggested resources to support use of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care. It is a downloadable and printable version (PDF) of information that appears in pop-up windows for the online version of the Standards. Each item in the Definitions and Additional Resources is Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report: Creating Culturally-Grounded Healing Spaces by Leaders of Color for Leaders of Color is an evaluation of the Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative (DRLC), a collaborative dedicated to creating culturally-grounded healing spaces by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLC Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These guidelines have been adapted for educational settings from the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by Trauma Informed Oregon and with information from educational communities across the state provided by the Defending Childhood Initiative. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Evidence Based Practices Resource Center

SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices promotes the adoption of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) View Resource

For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

This training revamps the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training by making it more youth friendly, strengths based, and interactive. This is done by providing opportunities for young adults to engage in discussions on trauma and resilience with scenarios that relate to youth. The training also provides skills and tools For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

This (typically) 4 hr TIO training provides foundational knowledge appropriate for individuals across sectors and job titles. After defining key terms, including stress, trauma and systemic oppression, we explore how trauma and adversity affect individual’s access to services. Participants begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

General Parenting Resources

Check here to find books by experts in the field that may be helpful to parents and other caregivers dealing with children and youth affected by trauma. There are additional books for adult survivors of trauma who are parenting. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Gift From Within

This website for survivors of trauma has educational materials about PTSD and links to international support groups. In addition to educational material, the website has a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support. Source: Gift from Within, Camden, Maine View Resource

Guide to Reviewing Existing Policies

Guide developed by TIO to help organizations review a specific policy about service exclusion through a trauma informed lens. Some of the questions in the guide may be helpful as you are developing or reviewing policies. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for healthcare settings provide a set of benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress implementation of TIC in clinic settings. The tool is an adaptation of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed for general use across health, behavioral health and related systems serving trauma Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

This tip sheet from NCTSN offers ways to recognize and help your teen who may have difficulty coping after a sudden or violent death. Each teen grieves in a unique way so it’s important to understand your teen’s point of view. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Download PDF

Historical Highlights of Trauma Informed Care

Timeline compiled by TIO of important National and Oregon-specific efforts to initiate trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Homeless Youth Continuum Tragedy Response Plan

The Homeless Youth Continuum created this Tragedy Response Plan as a way to support organizations in the continuum when a tragedy has occurred. This plan can be adapted to fit your organization or specific community. Source: Homeless Youth Continuum, Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care

Bulleted list developed by TIO of things to do to take to prepare for and run a meeting that is trauma informed. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

This TIP sheet developed by TIO offers strategies for hosting virtual meetings that promote safety, power, and value. Hosting virtual meetings and trainings using SAMHSA’s six principles of trauma informed care can foster a space where participants are present & accessible, and their exposure to activation and re-traumatization is mitigated. Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

 

How stress affects your brain – Madhumita Murgia

This accessible video describes how stress affects the brain and offers suggestions about how to reduce the impact. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. Source: TED Ed View Video

Human Resources Practices to Support TIC

List of strategies from TIO to promote trauma informed care through human resource policies and practices, including hiring, onboarding, supervision and performance reviews. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Identifying Hotspots Worksheet

A hands-on activity to walk through a critical thinking process about where and how organizations may activate a trauma response in staff or the population served. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

This TIO workshop is typically conducted as a working meeting, providing an opportunity for supervisors, managers and other champions of TIC a chance to identify how TIC applies to their work cross-system partnerships. A roadmap for the implementation of trauma informed care, along with TIO resources to guide the process Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

In the Gray Area of Being Suicidal

This short film shares the personal experience of a young adult experiencing suicidal thoughts along with their suggestions for wellness. Source: The Mighty View Video

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice Resource List

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Resource List 2022 Source: International Resilience Coalition’s 2022 Community of Practice Participants Download PDF

Intersections of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Model

This infographic offers a model for thinking about the intersections of TIC and DEI. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Key Terms Related to Realizing the Widespread Impact of Trauma

This is a comprehensive list of terms related to realizing the widespread impact of trauma. The intention of the list is to be valuable, inclusive, and honor the array of potentially toxic experiences that exist. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, and Trauma Informed Oregon Volunteer, Rebecca Saunders English PDF Spanish PDF

La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon cree en el poder curativo de contar historias propias, y creemos que este poder es aún más crítico para los padres y las familias que crían a sus hijos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de tener estas conversaciones con padres, cuidadores La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items. Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

Literature on ACEs and Trauma

A list of key research articles about trauma, including studies related to prevalence, impact, and treatment, as well as information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Literature on Trauma Informed Care

A list of TIO’s favorite articles on trauma informed care, including early delineation of the principles of trauma informed care, the voices and perspective of trauma survivors, and seminal work in the housing field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Looking for Trauma Specific Services?

This document developed by TIO is intended to serve as a resource to those seeking trauma specific services (TSS) and those who may be making referrals for TSS. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

This tip sheet for youth by youth gives tips and resources for collaborating and engaging with providers so that youth and young adults can better get their needs met. The resource was developed by TIO’s Oregon Trauma Advocates Coalition (OTAC). OTAC is comprised of youth from around Oregon who are Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

Mindfulness and Neural Integration: Daniel Siegel, MD

In this video, Dr. Daniel Siegel explores how relationships and reflection support the development of resilience in children and serve as the basic ‘3 R’s” of a new internal education of the mind. Source: TEDxStudioCityED View Video

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

A 12-item self-report measure of social support, using a 7-point scale from ‘very strongly agree’ to ‘very strongly disagree.’ Source: Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988 Download PDF

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. Source: TED Talk View Video

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

The fact sheets linked from this page offer descriptive summaries of some of the clinical treatments, mental health interventions, and other trauma-informed service approaches that the NCTSN and its various centers have developed and/or implemented as a means of promoting the Network’s mission of raising the standard of care for National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Standardized Measures to Assess Complex Trauma

The NCTSN’s database of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) View Resource

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

This City of Portland run program trains residents to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. Their website also offers many resources and tools for getting organized and being prepared in an emergency. Source: Planning for Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) View Website PDF

Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

Check out the TIO Road Map to TIC, which offers phases to the implementation process. Each phase contains a marker(s) along the road that is integral to implementing that phase. When clicking on the road or phase sign, a hover box provides a description of that phase and leads you Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This document provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach applicable across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups. In this paper, SAMHSA puts forth a framework for the behavioral health specialty sectors that can be adapted to other sectors such as child welfare, education, criminal and SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Social Emotional Learning Resources

This list of resources in English and Spanish contains culturally-responsive, anti-racist information on Social Emotional Learning for educators, parents/guardians, and students. Editable Document Download PDF

Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by TIO provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments as organizations work towards implementing trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Resource Spanish PDF

State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families – Trauma-Informed Care

This site provides a list of effective interventions for children and youth who experience symptoms related to trauma. Source: Department of Children and Families, Connecticut View Resource

Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

This TIO TIP sheet includes resources to support social connection while physical distancing during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not have to equate to social isolation. With a variety of technologies, virtual socializing is easier than ever before. Use video calling to socialize with family and friends, host a happy hour Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (children and youth)

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Source: YouthinMind View Resource

Summary of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

This handout briefly summarizes the ACE study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study how adversity in childhood predicts adult physical, mental, and social well-being. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF Spanish PDF Russian PDF

Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

This training is designed for people who provide peer recovery and support services and peer wellness services. Building on Foundations of Trauma Informed Care, the focus of this training is to help those who access services gain a better understanding of how their body responds to trauma and chronic stress Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

Talking About Trauma and Suicide in Public Meetings

Recommendations from TIO to assist in preparing, facilitating and responding in a meeting when sharing personal experiences that may cause distress and trauma, to reflect a trauma informed approach. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Download PDF

The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

This TIP sheet developed by TIO provides tools for making communication trauma informed. The resource maps out the key components that make a script (or set of words) trauma informed. A trauma informed script will help you stay regulated when you are delivering difficult news or getting hard questions. Source: The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (8 – 18yo)

The CPSS is a 26-item self-report measure that assesses PTSD diagnostic criteria and symptom severity in children ages 8 to 18. It includes 2 event items, 17 symptom items, and 7 functional impairment items. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

The Impact of Trauma on Regulation

This presentation discusses types and degrees of trauma and their effect on beliefs, behaviors, emotional health, and more. Various brain functions and how they are affected by trauma are also discussed. Source: Diane Wagenhals, Program Director for Lakeside Global Institute Download PDF

The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The JVQ is designed to gather information on a broad range of victimizations that may occur in childhood. It can enhance the assessment of any child or adolescent by providing a quantified description of all of the major forms of offenses against youth. Either youth or parents can complete the The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The Magnitude of the Solution

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on risk, co-occurring problems, public costs, and high leverage solutions to childhood adversity. Source: Laura Porter, ACE Interface Download PDF

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video series discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the nation. Victims lend their voices Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

TIO Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training Modules

These free online training modules have been created to increase access to foundational training so that the key guiding principles of trauma informed care are accessible to everyone. These four modules are self-guided and self-administered. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Training

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

This suicide prevention manual assists tribes and communities in developing effective and culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Train the Trainer Presentation in Spanish Definiciones (Key Terms in Spanish)

This Powerpoint document was produced by Trauma Informed Oregon. It is part of Train the Trainer presentation in Spanish with Definiciones — Key terms in Spanish. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Transformational Resilience Program

Learn about climate disruption and trauma and how to develop preventative resilience skills. The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) is a non-partisan non-profit organization affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University. TRIG’s mission is to address the human causes, impacts, and solutions to complex socio-economic-ecological challenges, with a special emphasis on climate Transformational Resilience Program

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

 

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https://www.crisisprevention.com/our-programs/prevention-first/

De-Escalation for Educators (via YouTube)

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https://www.youtube.com/@crisisprevention

Online Library:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/

Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (Free PDF download, requires email)

https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Workplace-Violence-Prevention-Handbook/?src=website-wpv-landing

 

Other trainings and certificate programs (scholarships may be available)

Verbal Intervention

Verbal Intervention (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally de‑escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. It’s well‑suited to organizations with a hands‑off policy or that require non‑restrictive techniques.

Available as a virtual (Online & Live Virtual) Instructor Certification Program.

More About VI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de‑escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post‑crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.
  • Verbal de‑escalation techniques and skills also featured in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and NCI With Advanced Physical Skills training.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

Available as a blended (Online & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About NCI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills (APS) equips your staff with the decision-making skills needed to confidently assess and address risk in the face of complex behaviors. It combines verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills for the highest-risk scenarios. Instructors can customize training to each staff member’s individual risk level.

Available as a blended (Online, Live Virtual & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About APS Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safe and advanced deceleration, disengagement, and physical intervention techniques for situations involving dangerous behaviors.
  • Intervene in high- and medium-risk situations that don’t require advanced skills.
  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Suicide Prevention Training

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask.

The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous FREE training options for individuals and systems in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you.at this link:

https://cssrs.columbia.edu/training/training-options/

 

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03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
Jul 28 all-day
03 - Jobs - Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships - Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

04 – Resources – Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities
Jul 28 all-day
04 - Resources - Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities

 

 

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy 

FEATURED EVENT

2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT  ·  Free Virtual Event

Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources

Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

 

Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline

Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org

CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday

 

Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training

Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 289-6976

 

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 216-0420

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE

CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)

 

1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline

Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week

CALL: 1-800-633-4227  ·  TTY: 1-877-486-2048

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW

AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library

Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-888-687-2277

 

AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training

Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español

 

National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources

Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates

NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening

Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service

Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116

 

National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)

Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 408-9514  ·  TTY: (202) 408-9521

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy

Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES

Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity

Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]

PHONE: 651-280-2000

 

Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups

Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.

 

First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required

 

Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required

 

Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required

 

To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support

 

Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273

 

Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library

Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 332-2275

 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)

Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)

 

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY

Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools

Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-800-969-6642

 

NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources

Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES

Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses

Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org

 

CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:

Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights

The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide

Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis

Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement

The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world

Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation

Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment

Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival

 

Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.

 

Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources

Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory

Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·

 

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·

 

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001

 

SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders

The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·

PHONE: 1-212-741-2247

 

DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.

 

 

04 – Resources – TIO – Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education.
Jul 28 all-day
04 - Resources - TIO - Trauma Informed Oregon - Resources, Training and Education.

Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education

 

A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

This guide is designed to help youth make a connection between stressful events and the potential lasting impacts. Understanding trauma and having a framework to talk about past experiences can help in processing and asking for help. This understanding supports healing. Source: Brianne Masselli and Johanna Bergan, Youth M.O.V.E. National A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

This document developed by TIO provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It provides background and definitions to assist partners that are beginning to address workforce wellness in their programs and organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) with best practice guidelines for trauma informed care. TIPs are developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best practice guidelines for the prevention A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

ACE Score Calculator

Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) measure and its use, and calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your ACE Score Calculator

Addressing Secondary Stress: Strong in the Broken Places

This PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying video, addresses secondary stress and the impact and solutions to vicarious traumatization in the workforce. Source: Wayne Scott, MA, LCSW Download PDF View Video

Agency Components for Trauma Informed Care

This checklist can help assess the physical environment and selected intake and service procedures in an agency setting. Source: Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Kearney, Nebraska Download PDF

AMH Approved Evidence-Based Practices

This list is an informational tool for providers to select and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EPBs). The list represents EBPs meeting the Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMH) definition and standards for EPBs. Source: Oregon Health Authority View Resources

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles in Home Visiting

This full-day TIO training covers the definition of trauma and trauma informed care (TIC), the neurobiology of trauma, principles of TIC, and workforce stress. Originally created for home visiting and early childhood professionals some content has been tailored for these fields. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Attunement and Self-Assessment in Supervision

Resource developed by TIO with strategies for “tuning” in as a supervisor as well as questions you can use to assess how trauma informed the supervision is. It is not an exhaustive list but it can be helpful in doing a personal assessment. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

This TIO TIP sheet includes a summary of data on what trauma informed care looks like in leadership, among staff, and in an organization. Characteristics of a trauma informed leader are mapped out. The qualitative data included in the TIP sheet was collected formally and informally at several TIO community Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

Books for Kids

A list of books that were written for children who may be coping with adversity or trauma in their lives. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Brief Trauma Questionnaire (Adults)

The BTQ is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess traumatic exposure according to DSM-IV but specifically including only life threat/serious injury) because of the difficulty of accurately assessing subjective response. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video depicts a call to action for the legal community to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure our law and policy are aligned with the focus on the latest information for building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit 2nd Ed.

This curriculum is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic events. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2013 View Resource

Clackamas Behavioral Health Care Trauma-Informed Services Policy

An agency-wide trauma informed services policy developed by the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD). Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics Adult Consumer Services Survey

Consumer feedback survey that includes elements of trauma informed care, developed by Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics to help improve services and monitor progress in implementing trauma informed care. Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Co-Regulation

Co-regulation follows attachment and precedes self-regulation in human emotional development. This presentation discusses the role of co-regulation in child-caregiver relationships, and how co-regulation can be strengthened. Source: Jean Barbre, EdD, LMFT Download PDF

Common Acronyms

A set of common acronyms related to trauma and trauma and trauma informed care, along with definitions of key terms. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations for Responding to Crisis

Crisis response resource developed by TIO for agencies providing housing and shelter services to youth. Feel free to use this document in the development of your own agency trauma informed crisis response plan. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations When Hiring a Trainer

Document developed by TIO that you can use to find the best trauma informed care trainer for your specific needs. It includes both reflective questions and interview questions. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

 

COVID-19 Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings

This TIO TIP sheet provides trauma informed considerations for work settings as we all navigate the uncharted territory and response to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The considerations included in the document are grounded in the principles of trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF Vietnamese PDF

Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

This assessment tool provides guidelines for agencies or programs interested in facilitating trauma-informed modifications in their service systems. For use by administrators, providers, and survivor-consumers in the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of trauma-informed programs. Source: Community Connections; Washington, D.C. Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Download Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

Crosswalk Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Crosswalk between the TIO Standards of Practice and the OHA Trauma Informed Services Policy for organizations that are required to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Trauma Informed Services Policy of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

In any community that attempts Trauma Informed Care, some people resist the science and they resist the spending of tax dollars to help people who have been damaged by childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Laura Porter from Ace Interface talks about how to respond. Source: Laura Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide

Learn the symptoms of trauma and get ideas and strategies that can help you better cope. The information in this federally sponsored booklet can be used safely along with your other health care treatment. Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

This document provides definitions and suggested resources to support use of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care. It is a downloadable and printable version (PDF) of information that appears in pop-up windows for the online version of the Standards. Each item in the Definitions and Additional Resources is Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report: Creating Culturally-Grounded Healing Spaces by Leaders of Color for Leaders of Color is an evaluation of the Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative (DRLC), a collaborative dedicated to creating culturally-grounded healing spaces by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLC Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These guidelines have been adapted for educational settings from the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by Trauma Informed Oregon and with information from educational communities across the state provided by the Defending Childhood Initiative. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Evidence Based Practices Resource Center

SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices promotes the adoption of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) View Resource

For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

This training revamps the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training by making it more youth friendly, strengths based, and interactive. This is done by providing opportunities for young adults to engage in discussions on trauma and resilience with scenarios that relate to youth. The training also provides skills and tools For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

This (typically) 4 hr TIO training provides foundational knowledge appropriate for individuals across sectors and job titles. After defining key terms, including stress, trauma and systemic oppression, we explore how trauma and adversity affect individual’s access to services. Participants begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

General Parenting Resources

Check here to find books by experts in the field that may be helpful to parents and other caregivers dealing with children and youth affected by trauma. There are additional books for adult survivors of trauma who are parenting. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Gift From Within

This website for survivors of trauma has educational materials about PTSD and links to international support groups. In addition to educational material, the website has a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support. Source: Gift from Within, Camden, Maine View Resource

Guide to Reviewing Existing Policies

Guide developed by TIO to help organizations review a specific policy about service exclusion through a trauma informed lens. Some of the questions in the guide may be helpful as you are developing or reviewing policies. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for healthcare settings provide a set of benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress implementation of TIC in clinic settings. The tool is an adaptation of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed for general use across health, behavioral health and related systems serving trauma Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

This tip sheet from NCTSN offers ways to recognize and help your teen who may have difficulty coping after a sudden or violent death. Each teen grieves in a unique way so it’s important to understand your teen’s point of view. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Download PDF

Historical Highlights of Trauma Informed Care

Timeline compiled by TIO of important National and Oregon-specific efforts to initiate trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Homeless Youth Continuum Tragedy Response Plan

The Homeless Youth Continuum created this Tragedy Response Plan as a way to support organizations in the continuum when a tragedy has occurred. This plan can be adapted to fit your organization or specific community. Source: Homeless Youth Continuum, Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care

Bulleted list developed by TIO of things to do to take to prepare for and run a meeting that is trauma informed. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

This TIP sheet developed by TIO offers strategies for hosting virtual meetings that promote safety, power, and value. Hosting virtual meetings and trainings using SAMHSA’s six principles of trauma informed care can foster a space where participants are present & accessible, and their exposure to activation and re-traumatization is mitigated. Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

 

How stress affects your brain – Madhumita Murgia

This accessible video describes how stress affects the brain and offers suggestions about how to reduce the impact. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. Source: TED Ed View Video

Human Resources Practices to Support TIC

List of strategies from TIO to promote trauma informed care through human resource policies and practices, including hiring, onboarding, supervision and performance reviews. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Identifying Hotspots Worksheet

A hands-on activity to walk through a critical thinking process about where and how organizations may activate a trauma response in staff or the population served. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

This TIO workshop is typically conducted as a working meeting, providing an opportunity for supervisors, managers and other champions of TIC a chance to identify how TIC applies to their work cross-system partnerships. A roadmap for the implementation of trauma informed care, along with TIO resources to guide the process Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

In the Gray Area of Being Suicidal

This short film shares the personal experience of a young adult experiencing suicidal thoughts along with their suggestions for wellness. Source: The Mighty View Video

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice Resource List

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Resource List 2022 Source: International Resilience Coalition’s 2022 Community of Practice Participants Download PDF

Intersections of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Model

This infographic offers a model for thinking about the intersections of TIC and DEI. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Key Terms Related to Realizing the Widespread Impact of Trauma

This is a comprehensive list of terms related to realizing the widespread impact of trauma. The intention of the list is to be valuable, inclusive, and honor the array of potentially toxic experiences that exist. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, and Trauma Informed Oregon Volunteer, Rebecca Saunders English PDF Spanish PDF

La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon cree en el poder curativo de contar historias propias, y creemos que este poder es aún más crítico para los padres y las familias que crían a sus hijos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de tener estas conversaciones con padres, cuidadores La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items. Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

Literature on ACEs and Trauma

A list of key research articles about trauma, including studies related to prevalence, impact, and treatment, as well as information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Literature on Trauma Informed Care

A list of TIO’s favorite articles on trauma informed care, including early delineation of the principles of trauma informed care, the voices and perspective of trauma survivors, and seminal work in the housing field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Looking for Trauma Specific Services?

This document developed by TIO is intended to serve as a resource to those seeking trauma specific services (TSS) and those who may be making referrals for TSS. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

This tip sheet for youth by youth gives tips and resources for collaborating and engaging with providers so that youth and young adults can better get their needs met. The resource was developed by TIO’s Oregon Trauma Advocates Coalition (OTAC). OTAC is comprised of youth from around Oregon who are Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

Mindfulness and Neural Integration: Daniel Siegel, MD

In this video, Dr. Daniel Siegel explores how relationships and reflection support the development of resilience in children and serve as the basic ‘3 R’s” of a new internal education of the mind. Source: TEDxStudioCityED View Video

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

A 12-item self-report measure of social support, using a 7-point scale from ‘very strongly agree’ to ‘very strongly disagree.’ Source: Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988 Download PDF

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. Source: TED Talk View Video

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

The fact sheets linked from this page offer descriptive summaries of some of the clinical treatments, mental health interventions, and other trauma-informed service approaches that the NCTSN and its various centers have developed and/or implemented as a means of promoting the Network’s mission of raising the standard of care for National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Standardized Measures to Assess Complex Trauma

The NCTSN’s database of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) View Resource

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

This City of Portland run program trains residents to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. Their website also offers many resources and tools for getting organized and being prepared in an emergency. Source: Planning for Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) View Website PDF

Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

Check out the TIO Road Map to TIC, which offers phases to the implementation process. Each phase contains a marker(s) along the road that is integral to implementing that phase. When clicking on the road or phase sign, a hover box provides a description of that phase and leads you Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This document provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach applicable across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups. In this paper, SAMHSA puts forth a framework for the behavioral health specialty sectors that can be adapted to other sectors such as child welfare, education, criminal and SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Social Emotional Learning Resources

This list of resources in English and Spanish contains culturally-responsive, anti-racist information on Social Emotional Learning for educators, parents/guardians, and students. Editable Document Download PDF

Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by TIO provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments as organizations work towards implementing trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Resource Spanish PDF

State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families – Trauma-Informed Care

This site provides a list of effective interventions for children and youth who experience symptoms related to trauma. Source: Department of Children and Families, Connecticut View Resource

Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

This TIO TIP sheet includes resources to support social connection while physical distancing during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not have to equate to social isolation. With a variety of technologies, virtual socializing is easier than ever before. Use video calling to socialize with family and friends, host a happy hour Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (children and youth)

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Source: YouthinMind View Resource

Summary of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

This handout briefly summarizes the ACE study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study how adversity in childhood predicts adult physical, mental, and social well-being. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF Spanish PDF Russian PDF

Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

This training is designed for people who provide peer recovery and support services and peer wellness services. Building on Foundations of Trauma Informed Care, the focus of this training is to help those who access services gain a better understanding of how their body responds to trauma and chronic stress Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

Talking About Trauma and Suicide in Public Meetings

Recommendations from TIO to assist in preparing, facilitating and responding in a meeting when sharing personal experiences that may cause distress and trauma, to reflect a trauma informed approach. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Download PDF

The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

This TIP sheet developed by TIO provides tools for making communication trauma informed. The resource maps out the key components that make a script (or set of words) trauma informed. A trauma informed script will help you stay regulated when you are delivering difficult news or getting hard questions. Source: The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (8 – 18yo)

The CPSS is a 26-item self-report measure that assesses PTSD diagnostic criteria and symptom severity in children ages 8 to 18. It includes 2 event items, 17 symptom items, and 7 functional impairment items. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

The Impact of Trauma on Regulation

This presentation discusses types and degrees of trauma and their effect on beliefs, behaviors, emotional health, and more. Various brain functions and how they are affected by trauma are also discussed. Source: Diane Wagenhals, Program Director for Lakeside Global Institute Download PDF

The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The JVQ is designed to gather information on a broad range of victimizations that may occur in childhood. It can enhance the assessment of any child or adolescent by providing a quantified description of all of the major forms of offenses against youth. Either youth or parents can complete the The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The Magnitude of the Solution

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on risk, co-occurring problems, public costs, and high leverage solutions to childhood adversity. Source: Laura Porter, ACE Interface Download PDF

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video series discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the nation. Victims lend their voices Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

TIO Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training Modules

These free online training modules have been created to increase access to foundational training so that the key guiding principles of trauma informed care are accessible to everyone. These four modules are self-guided and self-administered. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Training

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

This suicide prevention manual assists tribes and communities in developing effective and culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Train the Trainer Presentation in Spanish Definiciones (Key Terms in Spanish)

This Powerpoint document was produced by Trauma Informed Oregon. It is part of Train the Trainer presentation in Spanish with Definiciones — Key terms in Spanish. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Transformational Resilience Program

Learn about climate disruption and trauma and how to develop preventative resilience skills. The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) is a non-partisan non-profit organization affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University. TRIG’s mission is to address the human causes, impacts, and solutions to complex socio-economic-ecological challenges, with a special emphasis on climate Transformational Resilience Program

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

 

CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute – De-escalation and Non-Violent Intervention Training Programs @ Register for Details
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Crisis Prevention Institute offers several trainings including Prevention First, a FREE 30 minute online training:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/our-programs/prevention-first/

De-Escalation for Educators (via YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uKGNWEkxvc 

 Additional videos via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@crisisprevention

Online Library:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/

Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (Free PDF download, requires email)

https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Workplace-Violence-Prevention-Handbook/?src=website-wpv-landing

 

Other trainings and certificate programs (scholarships may be available)

Verbal Intervention

Verbal Intervention (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally de‑escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. It’s well‑suited to organizations with a hands‑off policy or that require non‑restrictive techniques.

Available as a virtual (Online & Live Virtual) Instructor Certification Program.

More About VI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de‑escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post‑crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.
  • Verbal de‑escalation techniques and skills also featured in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and NCI With Advanced Physical Skills training.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

Available as a blended (Online & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About NCI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills (APS) equips your staff with the decision-making skills needed to confidently assess and address risk in the face of complex behaviors. It combines verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills for the highest-risk scenarios. Instructors can customize training to each staff member’s individual risk level.

Available as a blended (Online, Live Virtual & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About APS Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safe and advanced deceleration, disengagement, and physical intervention techniques for situations involving dangerous behaviors.
  • Intervene in high- and medium-risk situations that don’t require advanced skills.
  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Suicide Prevention Training

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask.

The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous FREE training options for individuals and systems in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you.at this link:

https://cssrs.columbia.edu/training/training-options/

 

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03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
Jul 29 all-day
03 - Jobs - Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships - Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

04 – Resources – Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities
Jul 29 all-day
04 - Resources - Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities

 

 

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy 

FEATURED EVENT

2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT  ·  Free Virtual Event

Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources

Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

 

Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline

Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org

CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday

 

Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training

Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 289-6976

 

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 216-0420

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE

CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)

 

1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline

Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week

CALL: 1-800-633-4227  ·  TTY: 1-877-486-2048

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW

AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library

Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-888-687-2277

 

AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training

Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español

 

National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources

Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates

NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening

Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service

Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116

 

National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)

Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 408-9514  ·  TTY: (202) 408-9521

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy

Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES

Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity

Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]

PHONE: 651-280-2000

 

Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups

Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.

 

First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required

 

Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required

 

Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required

 

To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support

 

Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273

 

Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library

Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 332-2275

 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)

Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)

 

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY

Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools

Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-800-969-6642

 

NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources

Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES

Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses

Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org

 

CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:

Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights

The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide

Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis

Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement

The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world

Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation

Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment

Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival

 

Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.

 

Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources

Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory

Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·

 

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·

 

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001

 

SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders

The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·

PHONE: 1-212-741-2247

 

DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.

 

 

04 – Resources – TIO – Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education.
Jul 29 all-day
04 - Resources - TIO - Trauma Informed Oregon - Resources, Training and Education.

Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education

 

A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

This guide is designed to help youth make a connection between stressful events and the potential lasting impacts. Understanding trauma and having a framework to talk about past experiences can help in processing and asking for help. This understanding supports healing. Source: Brianne Masselli and Johanna Bergan, Youth M.O.V.E. National A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

This document developed by TIO provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It provides background and definitions to assist partners that are beginning to address workforce wellness in their programs and organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) with best practice guidelines for trauma informed care. TIPs are developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best practice guidelines for the prevention A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

ACE Score Calculator

Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) measure and its use, and calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your ACE Score Calculator

Addressing Secondary Stress: Strong in the Broken Places

This PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying video, addresses secondary stress and the impact and solutions to vicarious traumatization in the workforce. Source: Wayne Scott, MA, LCSW Download PDF View Video

Agency Components for Trauma Informed Care

This checklist can help assess the physical environment and selected intake and service procedures in an agency setting. Source: Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Kearney, Nebraska Download PDF

AMH Approved Evidence-Based Practices

This list is an informational tool for providers to select and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EPBs). The list represents EBPs meeting the Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMH) definition and standards for EPBs. Source: Oregon Health Authority View Resources

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles in Home Visiting

This full-day TIO training covers the definition of trauma and trauma informed care (TIC), the neurobiology of trauma, principles of TIC, and workforce stress. Originally created for home visiting and early childhood professionals some content has been tailored for these fields. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Attunement and Self-Assessment in Supervision

Resource developed by TIO with strategies for “tuning” in as a supervisor as well as questions you can use to assess how trauma informed the supervision is. It is not an exhaustive list but it can be helpful in doing a personal assessment. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

This TIO TIP sheet includes a summary of data on what trauma informed care looks like in leadership, among staff, and in an organization. Characteristics of a trauma informed leader are mapped out. The qualitative data included in the TIP sheet was collected formally and informally at several TIO community Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

Books for Kids

A list of books that were written for children who may be coping with adversity or trauma in their lives. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Brief Trauma Questionnaire (Adults)

The BTQ is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess traumatic exposure according to DSM-IV but specifically including only life threat/serious injury) because of the difficulty of accurately assessing subjective response. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video depicts a call to action for the legal community to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure our law and policy are aligned with the focus on the latest information for building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit 2nd Ed.

This curriculum is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic events. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2013 View Resource

Clackamas Behavioral Health Care Trauma-Informed Services Policy

An agency-wide trauma informed services policy developed by the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD). Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics Adult Consumer Services Survey

Consumer feedback survey that includes elements of trauma informed care, developed by Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics to help improve services and monitor progress in implementing trauma informed care. Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Co-Regulation

Co-regulation follows attachment and precedes self-regulation in human emotional development. This presentation discusses the role of co-regulation in child-caregiver relationships, and how co-regulation can be strengthened. Source: Jean Barbre, EdD, LMFT Download PDF

Common Acronyms

A set of common acronyms related to trauma and trauma and trauma informed care, along with definitions of key terms. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations for Responding to Crisis

Crisis response resource developed by TIO for agencies providing housing and shelter services to youth. Feel free to use this document in the development of your own agency trauma informed crisis response plan. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations When Hiring a Trainer

Document developed by TIO that you can use to find the best trauma informed care trainer for your specific needs. It includes both reflective questions and interview questions. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

 

COVID-19 Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings

This TIO TIP sheet provides trauma informed considerations for work settings as we all navigate the uncharted territory and response to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The considerations included in the document are grounded in the principles of trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF Vietnamese PDF

Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

This assessment tool provides guidelines for agencies or programs interested in facilitating trauma-informed modifications in their service systems. For use by administrators, providers, and survivor-consumers in the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of trauma-informed programs. Source: Community Connections; Washington, D.C. Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Download Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

Crosswalk Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Crosswalk between the TIO Standards of Practice and the OHA Trauma Informed Services Policy for organizations that are required to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Trauma Informed Services Policy of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

In any community that attempts Trauma Informed Care, some people resist the science and they resist the spending of tax dollars to help people who have been damaged by childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Laura Porter from Ace Interface talks about how to respond. Source: Laura Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide

Learn the symptoms of trauma and get ideas and strategies that can help you better cope. The information in this federally sponsored booklet can be used safely along with your other health care treatment. Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

This document provides definitions and suggested resources to support use of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care. It is a downloadable and printable version (PDF) of information that appears in pop-up windows for the online version of the Standards. Each item in the Definitions and Additional Resources is Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report: Creating Culturally-Grounded Healing Spaces by Leaders of Color for Leaders of Color is an evaluation of the Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative (DRLC), a collaborative dedicated to creating culturally-grounded healing spaces by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLC Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These guidelines have been adapted for educational settings from the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by Trauma Informed Oregon and with information from educational communities across the state provided by the Defending Childhood Initiative. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Evidence Based Practices Resource Center

SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices promotes the adoption of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) View Resource

For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

This training revamps the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training by making it more youth friendly, strengths based, and interactive. This is done by providing opportunities for young adults to engage in discussions on trauma and resilience with scenarios that relate to youth. The training also provides skills and tools For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

This (typically) 4 hr TIO training provides foundational knowledge appropriate for individuals across sectors and job titles. After defining key terms, including stress, trauma and systemic oppression, we explore how trauma and adversity affect individual’s access to services. Participants begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

General Parenting Resources

Check here to find books by experts in the field that may be helpful to parents and other caregivers dealing with children and youth affected by trauma. There are additional books for adult survivors of trauma who are parenting. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Gift From Within

This website for survivors of trauma has educational materials about PTSD and links to international support groups. In addition to educational material, the website has a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support. Source: Gift from Within, Camden, Maine View Resource

Guide to Reviewing Existing Policies

Guide developed by TIO to help organizations review a specific policy about service exclusion through a trauma informed lens. Some of the questions in the guide may be helpful as you are developing or reviewing policies. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for healthcare settings provide a set of benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress implementation of TIC in clinic settings. The tool is an adaptation of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed for general use across health, behavioral health and related systems serving trauma Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

This tip sheet from NCTSN offers ways to recognize and help your teen who may have difficulty coping after a sudden or violent death. Each teen grieves in a unique way so it’s important to understand your teen’s point of view. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Download PDF

Historical Highlights of Trauma Informed Care

Timeline compiled by TIO of important National and Oregon-specific efforts to initiate trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Homeless Youth Continuum Tragedy Response Plan

The Homeless Youth Continuum created this Tragedy Response Plan as a way to support organizations in the continuum when a tragedy has occurred. This plan can be adapted to fit your organization or specific community. Source: Homeless Youth Continuum, Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care

Bulleted list developed by TIO of things to do to take to prepare for and run a meeting that is trauma informed. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

This TIP sheet developed by TIO offers strategies for hosting virtual meetings that promote safety, power, and value. Hosting virtual meetings and trainings using SAMHSA’s six principles of trauma informed care can foster a space where participants are present & accessible, and their exposure to activation and re-traumatization is mitigated. Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

 

How stress affects your brain – Madhumita Murgia

This accessible video describes how stress affects the brain and offers suggestions about how to reduce the impact. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. Source: TED Ed View Video

Human Resources Practices to Support TIC

List of strategies from TIO to promote trauma informed care through human resource policies and practices, including hiring, onboarding, supervision and performance reviews. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Identifying Hotspots Worksheet

A hands-on activity to walk through a critical thinking process about where and how organizations may activate a trauma response in staff or the population served. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

This TIO workshop is typically conducted as a working meeting, providing an opportunity for supervisors, managers and other champions of TIC a chance to identify how TIC applies to their work cross-system partnerships. A roadmap for the implementation of trauma informed care, along with TIO resources to guide the process Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

In the Gray Area of Being Suicidal

This short film shares the personal experience of a young adult experiencing suicidal thoughts along with their suggestions for wellness. Source: The Mighty View Video

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice Resource List

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Resource List 2022 Source: International Resilience Coalition’s 2022 Community of Practice Participants Download PDF

Intersections of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Model

This infographic offers a model for thinking about the intersections of TIC and DEI. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Key Terms Related to Realizing the Widespread Impact of Trauma

This is a comprehensive list of terms related to realizing the widespread impact of trauma. The intention of the list is to be valuable, inclusive, and honor the array of potentially toxic experiences that exist. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, and Trauma Informed Oregon Volunteer, Rebecca Saunders English PDF Spanish PDF

La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon cree en el poder curativo de contar historias propias, y creemos que este poder es aún más crítico para los padres y las familias que crían a sus hijos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de tener estas conversaciones con padres, cuidadores La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items. Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

Literature on ACEs and Trauma

A list of key research articles about trauma, including studies related to prevalence, impact, and treatment, as well as information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Literature on Trauma Informed Care

A list of TIO’s favorite articles on trauma informed care, including early delineation of the principles of trauma informed care, the voices and perspective of trauma survivors, and seminal work in the housing field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Looking for Trauma Specific Services?

This document developed by TIO is intended to serve as a resource to those seeking trauma specific services (TSS) and those who may be making referrals for TSS. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

This tip sheet for youth by youth gives tips and resources for collaborating and engaging with providers so that youth and young adults can better get their needs met. The resource was developed by TIO’s Oregon Trauma Advocates Coalition (OTAC). OTAC is comprised of youth from around Oregon who are Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

Mindfulness and Neural Integration: Daniel Siegel, MD

In this video, Dr. Daniel Siegel explores how relationships and reflection support the development of resilience in children and serve as the basic ‘3 R’s” of a new internal education of the mind. Source: TEDxStudioCityED View Video

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

A 12-item self-report measure of social support, using a 7-point scale from ‘very strongly agree’ to ‘very strongly disagree.’ Source: Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988 Download PDF

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. Source: TED Talk View Video

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

The fact sheets linked from this page offer descriptive summaries of some of the clinical treatments, mental health interventions, and other trauma-informed service approaches that the NCTSN and its various centers have developed and/or implemented as a means of promoting the Network’s mission of raising the standard of care for National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Standardized Measures to Assess Complex Trauma

The NCTSN’s database of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) View Resource

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

This City of Portland run program trains residents to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. Their website also offers many resources and tools for getting organized and being prepared in an emergency. Source: Planning for Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) View Website PDF

Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

Check out the TIO Road Map to TIC, which offers phases to the implementation process. Each phase contains a marker(s) along the road that is integral to implementing that phase. When clicking on the road or phase sign, a hover box provides a description of that phase and leads you Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This document provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach applicable across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups. In this paper, SAMHSA puts forth a framework for the behavioral health specialty sectors that can be adapted to other sectors such as child welfare, education, criminal and SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Social Emotional Learning Resources

This list of resources in English and Spanish contains culturally-responsive, anti-racist information on Social Emotional Learning for educators, parents/guardians, and students. Editable Document Download PDF

Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by TIO provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments as organizations work towards implementing trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Resource Spanish PDF

State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families – Trauma-Informed Care

This site provides a list of effective interventions for children and youth who experience symptoms related to trauma. Source: Department of Children and Families, Connecticut View Resource

Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

This TIO TIP sheet includes resources to support social connection while physical distancing during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not have to equate to social isolation. With a variety of technologies, virtual socializing is easier than ever before. Use video calling to socialize with family and friends, host a happy hour Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (children and youth)

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Source: YouthinMind View Resource

Summary of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

This handout briefly summarizes the ACE study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study how adversity in childhood predicts adult physical, mental, and social well-being. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF Spanish PDF Russian PDF

Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

This training is designed for people who provide peer recovery and support services and peer wellness services. Building on Foundations of Trauma Informed Care, the focus of this training is to help those who access services gain a better understanding of how their body responds to trauma and chronic stress Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

Talking About Trauma and Suicide in Public Meetings

Recommendations from TIO to assist in preparing, facilitating and responding in a meeting when sharing personal experiences that may cause distress and trauma, to reflect a trauma informed approach. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Download PDF

The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

This TIP sheet developed by TIO provides tools for making communication trauma informed. The resource maps out the key components that make a script (or set of words) trauma informed. A trauma informed script will help you stay regulated when you are delivering difficult news or getting hard questions. Source: The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (8 – 18yo)

The CPSS is a 26-item self-report measure that assesses PTSD diagnostic criteria and symptom severity in children ages 8 to 18. It includes 2 event items, 17 symptom items, and 7 functional impairment items. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

The Impact of Trauma on Regulation

This presentation discusses types and degrees of trauma and their effect on beliefs, behaviors, emotional health, and more. Various brain functions and how they are affected by trauma are also discussed. Source: Diane Wagenhals, Program Director for Lakeside Global Institute Download PDF

The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The JVQ is designed to gather information on a broad range of victimizations that may occur in childhood. It can enhance the assessment of any child or adolescent by providing a quantified description of all of the major forms of offenses against youth. Either youth or parents can complete the The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The Magnitude of the Solution

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on risk, co-occurring problems, public costs, and high leverage solutions to childhood adversity. Source: Laura Porter, ACE Interface Download PDF

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video series discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the nation. Victims lend their voices Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

TIO Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training Modules

These free online training modules have been created to increase access to foundational training so that the key guiding principles of trauma informed care are accessible to everyone. These four modules are self-guided and self-administered. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Training

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

This suicide prevention manual assists tribes and communities in developing effective and culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Train the Trainer Presentation in Spanish Definiciones (Key Terms in Spanish)

This Powerpoint document was produced by Trauma Informed Oregon. It is part of Train the Trainer presentation in Spanish with Definiciones — Key terms in Spanish. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Transformational Resilience Program

Learn about climate disruption and trauma and how to develop preventative resilience skills. The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) is a non-partisan non-profit organization affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University. TRIG’s mission is to address the human causes, impacts, and solutions to complex socio-economic-ecological challenges, with a special emphasis on climate Transformational Resilience Program

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

 

CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute – De-escalation and Non-Violent Intervention Training Programs @ Register for Details
Jul 29 all-day

 

 

 

 

Crisis Prevention Institute offers several trainings including Prevention First, a FREE 30 minute online training:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/our-programs/prevention-first/

De-Escalation for Educators (via YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uKGNWEkxvc 

 Additional videos via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@crisisprevention

Online Library:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/

Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (Free PDF download, requires email)

https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Workplace-Violence-Prevention-Handbook/?src=website-wpv-landing

 

Other trainings and certificate programs (scholarships may be available)

Verbal Intervention

Verbal Intervention (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally de‑escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. It’s well‑suited to organizations with a hands‑off policy or that require non‑restrictive techniques.

Available as a virtual (Online & Live Virtual) Instructor Certification Program.

More About VI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de‑escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post‑crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.
  • Verbal de‑escalation techniques and skills also featured in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and NCI With Advanced Physical Skills training.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

Available as a blended (Online & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About NCI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills (APS) equips your staff with the decision-making skills needed to confidently assess and address risk in the face of complex behaviors. It combines verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills for the highest-risk scenarios. Instructors can customize training to each staff member’s individual risk level.

Available as a blended (Online, Live Virtual & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About APS Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safe and advanced deceleration, disengagement, and physical intervention techniques for situations involving dangerous behaviors.
  • Intervene in high- and medium-risk situations that don’t require advanced skills.
  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Suicide Prevention Training

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask.

The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous FREE training options for individuals and systems in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you.at this link:

https://cssrs.columbia.edu/training/training-options/

 

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03 – Jobs – Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships – Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness
Jul 30 all-day
03 - Jobs - Career Fairs, Events, Openings and Internships - Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

 

JOB / CAREER FAIRS, EVENTS, OPENINGS, AND INTERNSHIPS 

Peer support, recovery, and wellness roles across Oregon turn lived experience of mental health and addiction recovery into meaningful work that helps others move forward on their own journeys. This posting gathers current openings, funded training and internship pathways, and professional development from eleven participating organizations statewide, followed by crisis and cross-cutting resources.

Cascadia Health

Cascadia Health is Oregon’s largest community-based behavioral health and substance use treatment provider, delivering integrated mental health, primary care, housing, and crisis services as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Current Openings

Peer Provider (Wellness)

Uses lived experience to support clients in setting and pursuing person-driven wellness goals within an outpatient mental health team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; active Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $23.57–$24.37 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Peer Navigator II

Helps individuals navigate behavioral health, housing, and community services, drawing on shared lived experience.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Mobile Peer Provider — Project Respond (Per Diem)

Provides mobile, community-based peer support alongside Cascadia’s Project Respond crisis team.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist; Traditional Health Worker registry

Location: Portland, OR (mobile / community)

Pay: approximately $26.45–$27.65 per hour

Apply: https://cascadia.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/cascadiahealth

Central City Concern

Central City Concern is a Portland nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and recovery-oriented services to single adults and families affected by homelessness, poverty, and addiction.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist / Recovery Mentor

Provides direct peer support, case management, and referral linkage to clients in housing and recovery programs, including street outreach roles.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor (MHACBO), or Peer Support / Peer Wellness Specialist plus Traditional Health Worker registry; valid driver’s license required

Location: Portland, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Recovery Mentor Specialist

Conducts recovery interventions with clients at Madrona Studios and other treatment settings.

Certification: Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist

Location: Portland, OR (onsite)

Apply: https://centralcityconcern.org/services/jobs/

Community Counseling Solutions

Community Counseling Solutions is a behavioral health provider serving rural eastern and central Oregon counties and operating regional crisis and peer warmline services.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Peer support and recovery roles posted across CCS programs in Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Grant, and surrounding counties; current peer openings are listed on the live careers board.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor as specified per role

Location: Eastern / central Oregon (varies by program)

Apply: https://communitycounselingsolutions.org/job-openings/

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is a sovereign tribal government in northwest Oregon providing health, behavioral health, and social services to tribal members and the surrounding community.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist

Provides peer support services to families and youth engaged with the Tribe’s Behavioral Health and Children & Family programs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved); tribal preference applies, non-tribal candidates considered by business need

Location: Grand Ronde, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $56,264–$72,696 annually

Apply: https://www.grandronde.org/government/employment/

Folktime

Folktime is a Portland-area peer-run nonprofit, founded in 1986, that connects people with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges through peer support and community-based activities.

Current Openings

Caring Contact Peer Support Specialist

Provides outreach to individuals within 48 hours of discharge from Unity Center’s Psychiatric Emergency Services, supporting their recovery and connection to care.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training (or within 6 months of hire)

Location: Unity Center for Behavioral Health, Portland, OR (onsite)

Pay: approximately $17.50–$19.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Clinic Peer Support Specialists (Hilltop, Sandy & Stewart)

Embeds with Clackamas County Behavioral Health adult teams to support individuals with significant mental health challenges using a trauma-informed, holistic recovery model.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

Youth Peer Support Specialist

Supports youth receiving mental health services on the Clackamas County Child and Family team, drawing on lived experience as a young person who received support.

Certification: 40-hour Oregon-approved peer support training

Location: Clackamas County, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at $17.50 per hour

Apply: https://folktime.org/employment/

LifeWorks NW

LifeWorks NW is a nonprofit providing prevention, mental health, and substance use services to youth, adults, and older adults across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist — Enhanced Adult Mental Health

Supports individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in an outpatient and community setting using a team-based recovery model.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved; training can be completed after hire)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Wellness Specialist (#932)

Works within an integrated primary care and mental health team to coach enrolled individuals toward person-driven health and wellness goals.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist certification from a state-approved program

Location: Hillsboro (Walnut), OR (onsite)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

Peer Support Specialist — Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Joins LifeWorks NW’s intensive ACT fidelity team providing wraparound community support to individuals with complex needs.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland metro, OR (onsite / community)

Apply: https://lifeworksnw.e3applicants.com/careers/

The Pathfinder Network

The Pathfinder Network, established in 1993, serves justice-system-impacted individuals and their families with reentry, parenting, and peer support programs across Oregon.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Bilingual roles available)

Provides one-on-one and group peer support to justice-system-involved individuals; bilingual (Spanish) candidates are encouraged, and a hiring bonus is currently offered.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist or Certified Recovery Mentor (state-approved); valid driver’s license required

Location: Salem and Portland metro (Multnomah, Marion, Clackamas, Jackson counties)

Pay: approximately $23.33–$24.03 per hour, plus an approximately $3,000 hiring bonus

Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3014707/The-Pathfinder-Network/Peer-Support-Specialist—Full-time

The Peer Company

The Peer Company — formerly the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, renamed in September 2025 — is a statewide peer-run organization where about 90% of staff hold lived experience, providing peer services, training, and workforce development.

Current Openings

Peer-Delivered Services Roles

Recruits for peer support and peer-delivered services positions statewide; open roles and partner job boards are maintained on the careers page.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist, Peer Wellness Specialist, or Certified Recovery Mentor per role

Location: Portland and statewide (varies by role)

Apply: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/careers

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Project PEER II — Funded Training + Paid Internship

An HRSA-funded pathway that grows the peer workforce in under-served Oregon communities. It covers peer certification tuition, provides a Chromebook and a $6,000 living-expense stipend, then pairs training with a 6-month, 100-hour experiential internship at four hours per week — with help finding a placement if you need one. The program is currently closed to new participants.

Application Window: Opens Saturday, August 1, 2026; closes Sunday, August 16, 2026 (or once 45 applications are received)

Eligibility: Especially encourages applicants with lived experience of substance use or mental health recovery, youth, people with disabilities, multilingual speakers, and residents of rural or frontier Oregon

Format: Hybrid (virtual training plus an internship placement)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/project-peer

Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) Training

An 80-hour, state-approved Peer Wellness Specialist training (Adult Mental Health or Addiction), recognized by MHACBO as Certified Recovery Mentor–eligible, offered for those who do not want to wait for the next Project PEER II cycle.

Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual options)

Access: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/current-trainings

Peerpocalypse 2026 — “Rooted & Rising”

The 13th annual national peer support conference, offering four days of workshops, CEUs, and networking; scholarships are available for Oregon residents who identify as peers or consumers of behavioral health services.

Dates: Monday, May 4 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

Format: Hybrid (Seaside, OR and virtual)

Registration: https://www.mhaoforegon.org/peerpocalypse-participate

Project ABLE

Project ABLE is a peer-run recovery nonprofit operating ABLE House, one of Oregon’s first peer-run respite homes, on the central Oregon coast.

Current Openings

Peer Respite Support Specialist

Provides 24/7 peer support at ABLE House for guests experiencing or nearing a mental health crisis, meeting people where they are in a non-clinical, peer-run respite setting.

Certification: Must identify as a person with lived experience in mental health recovery; Peer Support Specialist training within 6 months of hire (training provided)

Location: ABLE House, between Lincoln City and Depoe Bay, OR (onsite)

Pay: starting at approximately $20 per hour, with a $2 per hour overnight differential

Apply: https://www.projectable.org/

Providence

Providence is a health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services across Oregon, including peer support embedded within its Behavioral Health team.

Current Openings

Peer Support Specialist (Full Time, Day)

Provides telephonic and in-person peer support and warm connection to outpatient behavioral health and community services for patients recently discharged from the hospital.

Certification: Peer Support Specialist (state-approved)

Location: Portland, OR (hybrid — hospital, clinic, community, and telephonic)

Apply: https://evac.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/400272

TendWell

TendWell is an Oregon nonprofit developing an accessible, queer- and disability-affirming peer support certification and mentorship program for people whose lived experience includes complex trauma, neurodivergence, and chronic or invisible illness.

Internships, Training & Professional Development

Peer Support Certification + Mentorship Program (launching 2026)

A planned three-tier peer certification program that pairs Oregon-aligned training with ongoing mentorship, scholarships, and flexible learning, and connects graduates with partner organizations for real-world support. Enrollment is not yet open.

Status: Launching in 2026; interest list available to be notified when enrollment opens

Format: Virtual (flexible learning with mentorship)

Access: https://www.tendwellnonprofit.org/become-a-peer

Section B: General & Cross-Cutting Resources

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  —  https://988lifeline.org  ·  Call or text 988, 24/7

Crisis Text Line  —  https://www.crisistextline.org  ·  Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

SAMHSA National Helpline  —  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline  ·  1-800-662-4357, 24/7

Statewide Job Boards & Directories

MHACBO Job Board  —  https://www.mhacbo.org/en/jobs/  ·  Peer and recovery roles statewide

State of Oregon Careers  —  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site  ·  State government positions

Mac’s List  —  https://www.macslist.org/  ·  Oregon nonprofit opportunities

Partners in Diversity  —  https://jobs.partnersindiversity.org/  ·  Equity-focused job board

Training & Certification

Oregon Health Authority — Peer Delivered Services  —  https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/AMH-PD/Pages/Training-Certification.aspx  ·  Peer training and certification requirements

04 – Resources – Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities
Jul 30 all-day
04 - Resources - Advocacy Events & Advocacy Training for Seniors and people experiencing disabilities

 

 

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY & FREE TRAINING RESOURCES

Medicare · Disability Rights · Elder Law · Housing · Mental Health · Human Rights Education · Health Policy Advocacy 

FEATURED EVENT

2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit — Center for Medicare Advocacy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  ·  9:00 AM – 1:30 PM PT  ·  Free Virtual Event

Join national advocates, policymakers, legal experts, and researchers for the 13th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit — Defending the Public Promise. This free virtual event brings together leaders in health care advocacy, policy, philanthropy, and academia to discuss best practices, solutions, and opportunities to advance comprehensive Medicare access, health equity, and quality care. T Register at medicareadvocacy.org/summit-2026 · FREE

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

MEDICARE & MEDICAID ADVOCACY

Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) — Free Webinar Library & Legal Resources

Access a growing library of free archived webinars covering Medicare appeals, home health, skilled nursing, prescription drugs, and more — including special series for people living with ALS, paralysis, and chronic conditions. Visit medicareadvocacy.org/webinars ·

PHONE: (860) 456-7790

 

Medicare Rights Center — Free National Helpline

Free, confidential counseling on Medicare coverage, costs, appeals, and enrollment. Counseling available in Spanish. Visit medicarerights.org

CALL: 1-800-333-4114 · Monday–Friday

 

Justice in Aging — Free Medicare & Medicaid Advocacy Training

Free webinars, fact sheets, toolkits, and legal training protecting older adults’ rights in Medicare and Medicaid — with particular attention to low-income seniors and communities of color. Visit justiceinaging.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 289-6976

 

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)

National advocacy to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Access advocacy alerts, educational materials, and campaign resources. Visit ncpssm.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 216-0420

 

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) — Free Local Medicare Counseling

Free, unbiased, one-on-one Medicare counseling in every state from trained volunteers with no insurance company ties. Find your local SHIP at shiphelp.org · FREE

CALL: 1-877-839-2675 (national locator line)

 

1-800-MEDICARE — Official U.S. Government Helpline

Official Medicare helpline for plan questions, coverage explanations, billing, and finding providers. TTY available for the deaf and hard of hearing. Visit medicare.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week

CALL: 1-800-633-4227  ·  TTY: 1-877-486-2048

 

SENIOR ADVOCACY, DISABILITY RIGHTS & ELDER LAW

AARP — Advocacy, Policy & Free Learning Library

Advocates on health care, retirement security, caregiving, and housing for adults 50 and older. Access free advocacy alerts, policy resources, and the AARP learning library. Visit aarp.org/advocacy · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-888-687-2277

 

AARP Foundation — SCSEP Work Resources & Free Job Training

Free paid job training and employment placement for low-income adults 55 and older. Assistance available in Spanish. Visit aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/scsep · Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-855-850-2525 · Se habla Español

 

National Council on Aging (NCOA) — Advocacy Tools & Professional Resources

Free advocacy tools, policy resources, professional webinars, BenefitsCheckUp® screening, and training for aging services professionals. Visit ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA Advocacy Basics — Free How-To Guides for Older Adult Advocates

NCOA’s Advocacy Basics hub offers a free collection of practical guides for anyone who wants to make their voice heard on issues affecting older adults. Visit ncoa.org/advocates/public-policy/advocacy-basics · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

NCOA BenefitsCheckUp® — Free Online Benefits Screening

Find federal, state, and local benefit programs you may qualify for — including prescription drugs, utilities, housing, and food. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Visit benefitscheckup.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Eldercare Locator — Free National Referral Service

Connect to local services — transportation, meals, caregiver help, legal assistance, and housing options. Visit eldercare.acl.gov · Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116

 

National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER)

Free legal training, case consultations, and technical assistance for attorneys, advocates, and aging services professionals working on behalf of older adults. All trainings are free. Visit ncler.acl.gov · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

EMAIL: [email protected]

 

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

The nation’s largest provider of legally based advocacy for people with disabilities through Protection & Advocacy organizations in every state. Find your local P&A for free legal representation and advocacy. Visit ndrn.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 408-9514  ·  TTY: (202) 408-9521

 

National Organization on Disability (NOD) — Employment Advocacy

Advances full participation and employment for Americans with disabilities. Access policy resources and employment advocacy tools. Visit nod.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)

Coalition of national disability organizations advocating for federal policies supporting the rights and full inclusion of people with disabilities. Visit c-c-d.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

WILDER FOUNDATION — ADVOCACY TRAINING, CAREGIVER SUPPORT & AGING SERVICES

Wilder Foundation — Trainings & Workshops on Advocacy and Equity

Public trainings equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools for civic engagement, public policy advocacy, and coalition building. Visit wilder.org/services/trainings-workshops · FREE [VERIFY: confirm any fees for specific workshops]

PHONE: 651-280-2000

 

Wilder Foundation — Caregiver Support Groups

Recurring monthly caregiver support groups for family members, friends, and neighbors caring for older adults. Offered on a sliding fee scale — no one turned away for inability to pay.

 

First Friday Caregiver Support Group — First Friday of each month · In-person at Wilder Center · Coffee, treats, and conversation for caregivers of those with chronic health conditions · Registration required

 

Memory Loss Discussion Group — Second Thursday of each month · 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT · In-person at Wilder Center · A supportive gathering for those caring for someone with dementia · Registration required

 

Adult Children Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday of each month · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT · Virtual · For caregivers of parents or grandparents facing any health condition · Registration required

 

To register, call 651-280-2273 (CARE) · [VERIFY: confirm caregiver support email at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support] · Learn more at wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving/caregiver-support

 

Wilder Foundation — Healthy Aging & Caregiving Services

Personalized support for older adults and caregivers including Caregiver Support · Customized Living Services · Meals on Wheels (weekday delivery for adults 50+). Visit wilder.org/services/aging-caregiving · PHONE: 651-280-2273

 

Wilder Research — Aging & Older Adults Research Library

Free publicly accessible research on aging, social isolation, caregiver needs, housing, and older adult well-being. Visit wilder.org/wilder-research · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HOUSING & LONG-TERM CARE ADVOCACY

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Advocates for quality care and quality of life for nursing home and long-term care residents. Resources on residents’ rights, complaints, and appeals. Visit theconsumervoice.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: (202) 332-2275

 

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCO)

Free advocacy for nursing home and assisted living residents in every state. Find your local program through the Eldercare Locator. Visit ltcombudsman.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

CALL: 1-800-677-1116 (via Eldercare Locator to find your local program)

 

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCACY

Mental Health America (MHA) — Advocacy & Screening Tools

Free online mental health screening tools, advocacy resources, and policy materials — including resources for older adults. [VERIFY: URL not confirmed — confirm at mhanational.org] · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

PHONE: 1-800-969-6642

 

NCOA Connect — Older Adult Mental Health Resources

Free professional webinars and resources on older adult mental health, wellness, and behavioral health. Visit connect.ncoa.org · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

 

HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION & HEALTH POLICY ADVOCACY TRAINING — FREE ONLINE COURSES

Amnesty International Human Rights Academy — Free Online Courses

Free, self-paced online courses in more than 30 languages — open to everyone. Learn skills to defend human rights, take action in your community, and advocate for change. Many courses award an official certificate upon completion. Available on web and via the free Amnesty Academy app (iOS and Android). Register free at register.academy.amnesty.org

 

CONFIRMED COURSES WITH STATED DURATION’S:

Introduction to Human Rights — 1.5 hours · Certificate available · Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim, and defend your rights

The Right to Protest — 3 hours · Certificate available · Investigate protesting as a tool for social change and how the freedom to protest is under threat worldwide

Climate Change and Human Rights — 5 hours · Certificate available · Learn why climate change is a human rights issue and how human rights frameworks can combat the climate crisis

Confronting and Countering Gender-Based Violence — 1.5 hours · Defend human rights and advance gender justice by tackling discrimination and the anti-gender movement

The Energy Transition — 45 minutes · Explore energy transition policy and its human rights implications for communities around the world

Freedom from Torture — 20 minutes · Build basic knowledge of the worldwide situation of torture and take action to denounce this human rights violation

Taking a Stance Against the Death Penalty — 20 minutes · Learn about the global death penalty landscape and how to take action against capital punishment

Speaking Up for Freedom of Expression — 20 minutes · Understand your right to freedom of expression and gain skills to defend it and the rights of others

Indigenous Peoples’ Rights — 20 minutes · Learn about indigenous peoples’ rights and how to advocate for recognition of land rights and cultural survival

 

Additional courses available after free registration include Human Rights Defenders · Refugees and Human Rights · Digital Security and Human Rights · Human Rights and UK Politics · Anti-Racism · and more — with new courses added regularly in 30+ languages.

 

Advocacy Accelerator — Free Health Policy Advocacy Training & Resources

Get free online training, tools, and community built by award-winning public affairs professionals to help you run winning health care advocacy campaigns. Access the Art of Advocacy — a free 4-part online course covering how to integrate communications and government relations, prioritize advocacy issues, build allies, and map stakeholders effectively. Create a free account at advocacyaccelerator.us · Available 24 hours a day · 7 days a week · FREE

Class Central — Free Advocacy & Social Justice Course Directory

Browse 300+ free advocacy, health policy, community organizing, and social justice courses from YouTube, edX, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning. Visit classcentral.com/subject/advocacy ·

 

CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SENIOR ADVOCACY

National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA)

National policy advocacy on economic security, health equity, and housing for Hispanic older adults. Resources available in English and Spanish. Visit nhcoa.org ·

 

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

Advocates for health care, social services, and economic programs for Native American and Alaska Native elders. Visit nicoa.org · PHONE: (505) 292-2001

 

SAGE — Services & Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Elders

The nation’s largest organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ older adults — advocacy, policy campaigns, and local programming on employment, health care, housing, and social connection. Visit sageusa.org ·

PHONE: 1-212-741-2247

 

DISCLAIMER: PeerGalaxy is a nonpartisan platform. All information is provided solely as a convenience and for general informational purposes only. PeerGalaxy does not endorse, affiliate with, or monitor any of the organizations, programs, or resources listed. Inclusion of any resource does not constitute a political, ideological, or policy endorsement of any kind. Resources are listed to increase awareness of publicly available services and do not represent the views or positions of PeerGalaxy. This information is not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Hours and availability of all services are subject to change — contact each organization directly to confirm current information.

 

 

04 – Resources – TIO – Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education.
Jul 30 all-day
04 - Resources - TIO - Trauma Informed Oregon - Resources, Training and Education.

Trauma Informed Oregon – Resources, Training and Education

 

A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

This guide is designed to help youth make a connection between stressful events and the potential lasting impacts. Understanding trauma and having a framework to talk about past experiences can help in processing and asking for help. This understanding supports healing. Source: Brianne Masselli and Johanna Bergan, Youth M.O.V.E. National A Guide for Youth: Understanding Trauma

A Trauma Informed Workforce: An Introduction to Workforce Wellness

This document developed by TIO provides foundational information about workforce wellness. It provides background and definitions to assist partners that are beginning to address workforce wellness in their programs and organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

A SAMHSA Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) with best practice guidelines for trauma informed care. TIPs are developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each TIP involves the development of topic-specific best practice guidelines for the prevention A Treatment Improvement Protocol: Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services

ACE Score Calculator

Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) measure and its use, and calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your ACE Score Calculator

Addressing Secondary Stress: Strong in the Broken Places

This PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying video, addresses secondary stress and the impact and solutions to vicarious traumatization in the workforce. Source: Wayne Scott, MA, LCSW Download PDF View Video

Agency Components for Trauma Informed Care

This checklist can help assess the physical environment and selected intake and service procedures in an agency setting. Source: Region 3 Behavioral Health Services, Kearney, Nebraska Download PDF

AMH Approved Evidence-Based Practices

This list is an informational tool for providers to select and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EPBs). The list represents EBPs meeting the Addictions and Mental Health Services (AMH) definition and standards for EPBs. Source: Oregon Health Authority View Resources

Applying Trauma Informed Care Principles in Home Visiting

This full-day TIO training covers the definition of trauma and trauma informed care (TIC), the neurobiology of trauma, principles of TIC, and workforce stress. Originally created for home visiting and early childhood professionals some content has been tailored for these fields. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Attunement and Self-Assessment in Supervision

Resource developed by TIO with strategies for “tuning” in as a supervisor as well as questions you can use to assess how trauma informed the supervision is. It is not an exhaustive list but it can be helpful in doing a personal assessment. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

This TIO TIP sheet includes a summary of data on what trauma informed care looks like in leadership, among staff, and in an organization. Characteristics of a trauma informed leader are mapped out. The qualitative data included in the TIP sheet was collected formally and informally at several TIO community Behaviors and Actions of Trauma Informed Leaders

Books for Kids

A list of books that were written for children who may be coping with adversity or trauma in their lives. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Brief Trauma Questionnaire (Adults)

The BTQ is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to assess traumatic exposure according to DSM-IV but specifically including only life threat/serious injury) because of the difficulty of accurately assessing subjective response. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

This 5-minute video depicts a call to action for the legal community to learn as much as possible about brain science to make sure our law and policy are aligned with the focus on the latest information for building the capabilities of caregivers and strengthening the communities that together form Child and Family Law Courts Meet Brain Science

Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit 2nd Ed.

This curriculum is designed to teach basic knowledge, skills, and values about working with children who are in the child welfare system and who have experienced traumatic events. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2013 View Resource

Clackamas Behavioral Health Care Trauma-Informed Services Policy

An agency-wide trauma informed services policy developed by the Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD). Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics Adult Consumer Services Survey

Consumer feedback survey that includes elements of trauma informed care, developed by Clackamas County Behavioral Health Clinics to help improve services and monitor progress in implementing trauma informed care. Source: Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division (CCBHD) Download PDF

Co-Regulation

Co-regulation follows attachment and precedes self-regulation in human emotional development. This presentation discusses the role of co-regulation in child-caregiver relationships, and how co-regulation can be strengthened. Source: Jean Barbre, EdD, LMFT Download PDF

Common Acronyms

A set of common acronyms related to trauma and trauma and trauma informed care, along with definitions of key terms. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations for Responding to Crisis

Crisis response resource developed by TIO for agencies providing housing and shelter services to youth. Feel free to use this document in the development of your own agency trauma informed crisis response plan. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Considerations When Hiring a Trainer

Document developed by TIO that you can use to find the best trauma informed care trainer for your specific needs. It includes both reflective questions and interview questions. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

 

COVID-19 Considerations for a Trauma Informed Response for Work Settings

This TIO TIP sheet provides trauma informed considerations for work settings as we all navigate the uncharted territory and response to novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The considerations included in the document are grounded in the principles of trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF Vietnamese PDF

Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

This assessment tool provides guidelines for agencies or programs interested in facilitating trauma-informed modifications in their service systems. For use by administrators, providers, and survivor-consumers in the development, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of trauma-informed programs. Source: Community Connections; Washington, D.C. Roger D. Fallot, Ph.D. and Maxine Harris, Ph.D. Download Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care (CCTIC): A Self-Assessment and Planning Protocol

Crosswalk Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Crosswalk between the TIO Standards of Practice and the OHA Trauma Informed Services Policy for organizations that are required to demonstrate compliance with the 2015 Trauma Informed Services Policy of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

In any community that attempts Trauma Informed Care, some people resist the science and they resist the spending of tax dollars to help people who have been damaged by childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Laura Porter from Ace Interface talks about how to respond. Source: Laura Dealing with Resistance to Trauma Informed Care

Dealing with the Effects of Trauma: A Self-Help Guide

Learn the symptoms of trauma and get ideas and strategies that can help you better cope. The information in this federally sponsored booklet can be used safely along with your other health care treatment. Source: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

This document provides definitions and suggested resources to support use of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care. It is a downloadable and printable version (PDF) of information that appears in pop-up windows for the online version of the Standards. Each item in the Definitions and Additional Resources is Definitions and Additional Resources for the Standards of Practice

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report: Creating Culturally-Grounded Healing Spaces by Leaders of Color for Leaders of Color is an evaluation of the Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative (DRLC), a collaborative dedicated to creating culturally-grounded healing spaces by leaders of color and for leaders of color in disaster work. The DRLC Disaster Resilience Learning Collaborative Evaluation Report

Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These guidelines have been adapted for educational settings from the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by Trauma Informed Oregon and with information from educational communities across the state provided by the Defending Childhood Initiative. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Evidence Based Practices Resource Center

SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices promotes the adoption of scientifically established behavioral health interventions. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) View Resource

For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

This training revamps the Foundations of Trauma Informed Care training by making it more youth friendly, strengths based, and interactive. This is done by providing opportunities for young adults to engage in discussions on trauma and resilience with scenarios that relate to youth. The training also provides skills and tools For Youth by Youth: Foundations of Trauma Informed Care

Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

This (typically) 4 hr TIO training provides foundational knowledge appropriate for individuals across sectors and job titles. After defining key terms, including stress, trauma and systemic oppression, we explore how trauma and adversity affect individual’s access to services. Participants begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of Foundations of Trauma Informed Care (formerly TIC 101)

General Parenting Resources

Check here to find books by experts in the field that may be helpful to parents and other caregivers dealing with children and youth affected by trauma. There are additional books for adult survivors of trauma who are parenting. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Gift From Within

This website for survivors of trauma has educational materials about PTSD and links to international support groups. In addition to educational material, the website has a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support. Source: Gift from Within, Camden, Maine View Resource

Guide to Reviewing Existing Policies

Guide developed by TIO to help organizations review a specific policy about service exclusion through a trauma informed lens. Some of the questions in the guide may be helpful as you are developing or reviewing policies. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for healthcare settings provide a set of benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress implementation of TIC in clinic settings. The tool is an adaptation of the Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed for general use across health, behavioral health and related systems serving trauma Healthcare Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers

This tip sheet from NCTSN offers ways to recognize and help your teen who may have difficulty coping after a sudden or violent death. Each teen grieves in a unique way so it’s important to understand your teen’s point of view. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Download PDF

Historical Highlights of Trauma Informed Care

Timeline compiled by TIO of important National and Oregon-specific efforts to initiate trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Homeless Youth Continuum Tragedy Response Plan

The Homeless Youth Continuum created this Tragedy Response Plan as a way to support organizations in the continuum when a tragedy has occurred. This plan can be adapted to fit your organization or specific community. Source: Homeless Youth Continuum, Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Hosting a Meeting Using Principles of Trauma Informed Care

Bulleted list developed by TIO of things to do to take to prepare for and run a meeting that is trauma informed. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

This TIP sheet developed by TIO offers strategies for hosting virtual meetings that promote safety, power, and value. Hosting virtual meetings and trainings using SAMHSA’s six principles of trauma informed care can foster a space where participants are present & accessible, and their exposure to activation and re-traumatization is mitigated. Hosting a Virtual Meeting Using Trauma Informed Principles

 

How stress affects your brain – Madhumita Murgia

This accessible video describes how stress affects the brain and offers suggestions about how to reduce the impact. Madhumita Murgia shows how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions, right down to the level of your genes. Source: TED Ed View Video

Human Resources Practices to Support TIC

List of strategies from TIO to promote trauma informed care through human resource policies and practices, including hiring, onboarding, supervision and performance reviews. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Identifying Hotspots Worksheet

A hands-on activity to walk through a critical thinking process about where and how organizations may activate a trauma response in staff or the population served. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

This TIO workshop is typically conducted as a working meeting, providing an opportunity for supervisors, managers and other champions of TIC a chance to identify how TIC applies to their work cross-system partnerships. A roadmap for the implementation of trauma informed care, along with TIO resources to guide the process Implementation of Trauma Informed Care

In the Gray Area of Being Suicidal

This short film shares the personal experience of a young adult experiencing suicidal thoughts along with their suggestions for wellness. Source: The Mighty View Video

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice Resource List

International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Resource List 2022 Source: International Resilience Coalition’s 2022 Community of Practice Participants Download PDF

Intersections of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Model

This infographic offers a model for thinking about the intersections of TIC and DEI. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Key Terms Related to Realizing the Widespread Impact of Trauma

This is a comprehensive list of terms related to realizing the widespread impact of trauma. The intention of the list is to be valuable, inclusive, and honor the array of potentially toxic experiences that exist. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, and Trauma Informed Oregon Volunteer, Rebecca Saunders English PDF Spanish PDF

La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon cree en el poder curativo de contar historias propias, y creemos que este poder es aún más crítico para los padres y las familias que crían a sus hijos durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Estamos muy agradecidos por la oportunidad de tener estas conversaciones con padres, cuidadores La Crianza de Los Hijos Durante COVID-19

Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

The LEC-5 is a self-report measure designed to screen for potentially traumatic events in a respondent’s lifetime. The LEC-5 assesses exposure to 16 events known to potentially result in PTSD or distress and includes one additional item assessing any other extraordinarily stressful event not captured in the first 16 items. Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (Adults)

Literature on ACEs and Trauma

A list of key research articles about trauma, including studies related to prevalence, impact, and treatment, as well as information on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Literature on Trauma Informed Care

A list of TIO’s favorite articles on trauma informed care, including early delineation of the principles of trauma informed care, the voices and perspective of trauma survivors, and seminal work in the housing field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Looking for Trauma Specific Services?

This document developed by TIO is intended to serve as a resource to those seeking trauma specific services (TSS) and those who may be making referrals for TSS. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

This tip sheet for youth by youth gives tips and resources for collaborating and engaging with providers so that youth and young adults can better get their needs met. The resource was developed by TIO’s Oregon Trauma Advocates Coalition (OTAC). OTAC is comprised of youth from around Oregon who are Making Your Voice Heard: Suggestions for Youth by Youth for use in Emergency Rooms

Mindfulness and Neural Integration: Daniel Siegel, MD

In this video, Dr. Daniel Siegel explores how relationships and reflection support the development of resilience in children and serve as the basic ‘3 R’s” of a new internal education of the mind. Source: TEDxStudioCityED View Video

Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support

A 12-item self-report measure of social support, using a 7-point scale from ‘very strongly agree’ to ‘very strongly disagree.’ Source: Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet & Farley, 1988 Download PDF

Nadine Burke Harris: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. Source: TED Talk View Video

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

The fact sheets linked from this page offer descriptive summaries of some of the clinical treatments, mental health interventions, and other trauma-informed service approaches that the NCTSN and its various centers have developed and/or implemented as a means of promoting the Network’s mission of raising the standard of care for National Child Traumatic Stress Network Empirically Supported Treatments and Promising Practices

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Standardized Measures to Assess Complex Trauma

The NCTSN’s database of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues. Source: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) View Resource

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

This City of Portland run program trains residents to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. Their website also offers many resources and tools for getting organized and being prepared in an emergency. Source: Planning for Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (PREP) View Website PDF

Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

Check out the TIO Road Map to TIC, which offers phases to the implementation process. Each phase contains a marker(s) along the road that is integral to implementing that phase. When clicking on the road or phase sign, a hover box provides a description of that phase and leads you Road Map to Trauma Informed Care

SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

This document provides a working concept of trauma and a trauma-informed approach applicable across an array of service systems and stakeholder groups. In this paper, SAMHSA puts forth a framework for the behavioral health specialty sectors that can be adapted to other sectors such as child welfare, education, criminal and SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Social Emotional Learning Resources

This list of resources in English and Spanish contains culturally-responsive, anti-racist information on Social Emotional Learning for educators, parents/guardians, and students. Editable Document Download PDF

Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care

These Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care developed by TIO provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments as organizations work towards implementing trauma informed care. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Resource Spanish PDF

State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families – Trauma-Informed Care

This site provides a list of effective interventions for children and youth who experience symptoms related to trauma. Source: Department of Children and Families, Connecticut View Resource

Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

This TIO TIP sheet includes resources to support social connection while physical distancing during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not have to equate to social isolation. With a variety of technologies, virtual socializing is easier than ever before. Use video calling to socialize with family and friends, host a happy hour Staying Connected while Physically Distancing

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (children and youth)

The SDQ is a brief behavioral screening questionnaire about 3-16 year olds. It exists in several versions to meet the needs of researchers, clinicians and educationalists. Source: YouthinMind View Resource

Summary of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study

This handout briefly summarizes the ACE study, conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to study how adversity in childhood predicts adult physical, mental, and social well-being. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF Spanish PDF Russian PDF

Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

This training is designed for people who provide peer recovery and support services and peer wellness services. Building on Foundations of Trauma Informed Care, the focus of this training is to help those who access services gain a better understanding of how their body responds to trauma and chronic stress Supporting Each Other and Ourselves: Trauma Informed Peer Support

Talking About Trauma and Suicide in Public Meetings

Recommendations from TIO to assist in preparing, facilitating and responding in a meeting when sharing personal experiences that may cause distress and trauma, to reflect a trauma informed approach. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Download PDF

The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

This TIP sheet developed by TIO provides tools for making communication trauma informed. The resource maps out the key components that make a script (or set of words) trauma informed. A trauma informed script will help you stay regulated when you are delivering difficult news or getting hard questions. Source: The Anatomy of a Trauma Informed Script

The Child PTSD Symptom Scale (8 – 18yo)

The CPSS is a 26-item self-report measure that assesses PTSD diagnostic criteria and symptom severity in children ages 8 to 18. It includes 2 event items, 17 symptom items, and 7 functional impairment items. Source: National Center for PTSD, US Department of Veterans Affairs View Resource

The Impact of Trauma on Regulation

This presentation discusses types and degrees of trauma and their effect on beliefs, behaviors, emotional health, and more. Various brain functions and how they are affected by trauma are also discussed. Source: Diane Wagenhals, Program Director for Lakeside Global Institute Download PDF

The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The JVQ is designed to gather information on a broad range of victimizations that may occur in childhood. It can enhance the assessment of any child or adolescent by providing a quantified description of all of the major forms of offenses against youth. Either youth or parents can complete the The Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire (8 – 18yo)

The Magnitude of the Solution

A PowerPoint presentation focusing on risk, co-occurring problems, public costs, and high leverage solutions to childhood adversity. Source: Laura Porter, ACE Interface Download PDF

Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

This video series discusses how violence and trauma affect children, including the serious and long-lasting consequences for their physical and mental health; signs that a child may be exposed to violence or trauma; and the staggering cost of child maltreatment to families, communities, and the nation. Victims lend their voices Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma

TIO Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Training Modules

These free online training modules have been created to increase access to foundational training so that the key guiding principles of trauma informed care are accessible to everyone. These four modules are self-guided and self-administered. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon View Training

To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns: Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

This suicide prevention manual assists tribes and communities in developing effective and culturally appropriate suicide prevention plans for American Indian and Alaska Native teens and young adults. Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Download PDF

Train the Trainer Presentation in Spanish Definiciones (Key Terms in Spanish)

This Powerpoint document was produced by Trauma Informed Oregon. It is part of Train the Trainer presentation in Spanish with Definiciones — Key terms in Spanish. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Transformational Resilience Program

Learn about climate disruption and trauma and how to develop preventative resilience skills. The Resource Innovation Group (TRIG) is a non-partisan non-profit organization affiliated with the Sustainability Institute at Willamette University. TRIG’s mission is to address the human causes, impacts, and solutions to complex socio-economic-ecological challenges, with a special emphasis on climate Transformational Resilience Program

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

Trauma Education Statement

A workshop activity to help participants begin to view challenging behavior through a ‘trauma lens’, i.e., with heightened awareness of the role and impact of trauma. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care – Framework for Action

A graphic that depicts the principles of trauma informed care along with the role and major activities of Trauma Informed Oregon. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Autistic Survivors

Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Disabled individuals and individuals with disabilities experience high rates of interpersonal violence and other negative life experiences which can lead to trauma. Additionally, due to systemic ableism and other forms of oppression individuals experiencing disability can have difficulty getting access to supportive services. An important part of providing trauma informed Trauma Informed Care for Survivors With Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care in the Classroom: A Resource Guide for Educators in Higher Learning

TIP sheet from TIO on how to create academic environments that are trauma informed. The TIP sheet aims to provide educators with tools that acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of each student that enters their classroom in order to enhance learning opportunities for all. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Supervision: Questions and Ideas Table

Table developed by TIO that includes ideas and questions to help supervisors implement trauma informed care in their supervision practices. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Care Workgroup Meeting Guidelines

List of questions from TIO to help set guidelines for Workgroup meetings. As TIC Workgroups form and begin to gather information, identify opportunities, set priorities for change, and propose solutions, there are a number of considerations that can help keep the process on track. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Neuro Takeaways

A brief bulleted list of key facts about the neuroscience of trauma as it relates to trauma informed care. Source: Julie Rosenzweig, PhD, Regional Research Institute, Portland State University Download PDF

Trauma Informed Oregon Survey Tools

This PDF lists and describes different survey tools TIO regularly offers organizations interested in TIC. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you would like a copy or guidance for how to use these surveys Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed Oregon believes in the healing power of telling one’s story, and we think that this power is even more critical for parents and families raising children during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were so grateful for the opportunity to hold discussions with parents, caregivers and providers to learn more Trauma Informed Parenting During COVID-19

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument Scoring Guide and Psychometrics: Organizational Trauma Informed Change

This tool provides psychometric information and the scoring protocol for child welfare agencies using the Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational change Self-Evaluation. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Informed System Change Instrument: Organizational Change Self-Evaluation – The Current System

This organizational assessment was created for child welfare agencies to track system change at a service provider level, at an agency level, and at the county system level. Source: Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center Download PDF

Trauma Lens Exercise

This table developed by TIO provides examples of how you can reframe challenging behaviors through a trauma lens. The examples in the table are some of the most frequently reported in Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) trainings and include challenging behaviors from service recipients and staff. It also includes challenging environmental Trauma Lens Exercise

Trauma Specific Services: A Resource for Implementation and Use

Learn about trauma specific services (TSS) and their role in treating individuals affected by trauma, as well as how to implement, seek out, and evaluate these services. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

This organizational assessment was created to provide programs with a roadmap for becoming trauma-informed. The Toolkit offers homeless service providers with concrete guidelines for how to modify their practices and policies to ensure that they are responding appropriately to the needs of families who have experienced traumatic stress. Source: The Trauma-Informed Organizational Toolkit for Homeless Services

Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

The TESI-C assesses a child’s experience of a variety of potential traumatic events including current and previous injuries, hospitalizations, domestic violence, community violence, disasters, accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. The revised 24-item version (also known as the TESI-CRF-R; Ippen et al., 2002) is more developmentally sensitive to the traumatic Traumatic Events Screening Inventory for Children

Wellness Relapse Prevention Plan

This workshop exercise helps training participants to identify warning signs of excess stress or secondary trauma in their work and to create a plan to address it effectively. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What is Trauma Informed Care?

This document developed by TIO provides general information about trauma informed care (TIC) especially for individuals new to this topic. Included are guiding considerations, principles and definitions offered by experts in the field. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon English PDF Spanish PDF

What One Thing Can You Do Feedback Questionnaire

Workshop activity to help participants consider concrete action steps to implement trauma informed care in their organizations. Source: Trauma Informed Oregon Download PDF

What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

A PowerPoint presentation from the National Council for organizations seeking to implement the principles of trauma informed care. The recording of the webinar is no longer available, but you can download the slide by clicking on “View the Slides.” Source: National Council for Behavioral Health webinar, Kristi McClure and Cheryl What You Really Need to Know About Being a Trauma-Informed Organization

 

 

CPI – Crisis Prevention Institute – De-escalation and Non-Violent Intervention Training Programs @ Register for Details
Jul 30 all-day

 

 

 

 

Crisis Prevention Institute offers several trainings including Prevention First, a FREE 30 minute online training:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/our-programs/prevention-first/

De-Escalation for Educators (via YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uKGNWEkxvc 

 Additional videos via YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@crisisprevention

Online Library:

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/

Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook (Free PDF download, requires email)

https://institute.crisisprevention.com/Workplace-Violence-Prevention-Handbook/?src=website-wpv-landing

 

Other trainings and certificate programs (scholarships may be available)

Verbal Intervention

Verbal Intervention (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally de‑escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. It’s well‑suited to organizations with a hands‑off policy or that require non‑restrictive techniques.

Available as a virtual (Online & Live Virtual) Instructor Certification Program.

More About VI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de‑escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post‑crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.
  • Verbal de‑escalation techniques and skills also featured in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® and NCI With Advanced Physical Skills training.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention®

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NCI) provides your staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. NCI training is designed to help you achieve compliance with current legislative initiatives and best practices.

Available as a blended (Online & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About NCI Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® With Advanced Physical Skills (APS) equips your staff with the decision-making skills needed to confidently assess and address risk in the face of complex behaviors. It combines verbal intervention strategies and restrictive interventions with advanced physical skills for the highest-risk scenarios. Instructors can customize training to each staff member’s individual risk level.

Available as a blended (Online, Live Virtual & In-Person) Instructor Certification Program.

More About APS Register Now

Program Features & Benefits:

  • Safe and advanced deceleration, disengagement, and physical intervention techniques for situations involving dangerous behaviors.
  • Intervene in high- and medium-risk situations that don’t require advanced skills.
  • Safety interventions and disengagement techniques for escalating risk behaviors.
  • Limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors.
  • Recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning.
  • The effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding individual.
  • Person-centered to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying crisis behavior.

Suicide Prevention Training

The Columbia Protocol, also known as the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), supports suicide risk screening through a series of simple, plain-language questions that anyone can ask.

The Columbia Lighthouse Project offers numerous FREE training options for individuals and systems in more than 20 languages. The shortest training takes about 20 minutes, and almost all of them can be completed within an hour. Trainings are not setting specific. Choose the method that works best for you.at this link:

https://cssrs.columbia.edu/training/training-options/

 

DTWB – Doors To Wellbeing – Crossroads: Learning and Development Meets Lived Experience – Tuesday @ online via ZOOM
Jul 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
DTWB - Doors To Wellbeing - Crossroads: Learning and Development Meets Lived Experience - Tuesday @ online via ZOOM

 

Crossroads: Learning and Development Meets Lived Experience

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM PST

 

Join peer specialists and workforce development leaders to explore the intersection of lived experience and learning and development, discovering how personal stories and reflection can transform professional practice. This Crossroads session offers practical strategies for integrating lived experience-informed approaches into facilitation, training, and organizational settings.

 

Crossroads: Learning and Development Meets Lived Experience

Presented by Brissa Rubio, MBA, CPSS, and Kassandra Figueroa, this session invites participants to engage in reflection around integrating their own voice, storytelling, and lived experience into learning and development spaces. The session highlights the value of personal narratives in shaping workforce practices while offering actionable strategies for peer specialists, trainers, and organizational leaders.

 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify three ways lived experience can enhance learning and development practices by the end of the session.
  2. Demonstrate one strategy for integrating storytelling or reflection into facilitation or training activities during the workshop.
  3. Develop one actionable step for applying lived experience-informed approaches within their workplace, organization, or community setting.

 

Time: Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Date(s): June 30, 2026

Format: Virtual

Platform: Webinar — Register Here · Doors to Wellbeing Website

 

Primary Resources

Doors to Wellbeing — https://www.doorstowellbeing.org · SAMHSA-funded National Technical Assistance Center for peer support workforce development

Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery — https://copelandcenter.com · Parent organization hosting Doors to Wellbeing and peer specialist training programs

 

Educational and Training Resources

Peer Specialist Webinar Series — https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-webinar-series · Free monthly continuing education webinars for peer specialists, held on the last Tuesday of each month

Peer Specialist Database — https://copelandcenter.com/doors-wellbeing/peer-specialist-database · State-by-state directory of peer specialist certification requirements and programs

 

Support Services and Contact Information

Contact Doors to Wellbeing — [email protected] · For certificate inquiries and webinar information

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — https://988lifeline.org · Call or text 988 for free, confidential crisis support 24/7

 

About Doors to Wellbeing

Doors to Wellbeing (D2W) is a program of the Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery and serves as a SAMHSA-funded National Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Recovery. The Copeland Center is a peer-run nonprofit organization founded on the mission of promoting personal, organizational, and community wellness and empowerment through a recovery-focused approach to behavioral health.

D2W is dedicated to strengthening the peer support workforce through peer-led initiatives, training, and technical assistance. Core focus areas include peer support workforce development, psychiatric advance directives, supported education and employment, and youth peer leadership.

Doors to Wellbeing serves peer supporters, behavioral health professionals, administrators, secondary educators, family and community members, and state and local entities seeking to integrate peer support into the behavioral health workforce. The monthly Peer Specialist Webinar Series provides free continuing education for peer specialists across the country.

Disclaimer: This listing is shared for community information only. The event is organized and hosted by the listed organization, not by PeerGalaxy. Dates, times, and access links are subject to change — please confirm details with the organizer before attending.