Network Updates

The 6th Annual Resilience Week Virginia is here! Visit the Resilience Week website for resources and the full list of events!

We'll be sending out daily eNotes this week with events happening that day and resources exploring different trauma-informed principles, so keep an eye out and feel free to forward to your friends and colleagues!

The Greater Richmond TICN is holding our third annual Community Resilience Block Party on Saturday, May 3 from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the Powhatan Community Center! We will have activities, food, resources, and much more!

Hope to see you there!

THE GRTICN COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (COP) IN TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPERVISION The GRTICN Community of Practice for Trauma Informed Supervision will meet on Tuesday, May 27, 12-1pm. Visit bit.ly/GRTICNCOP to register!

GRTICN Committees

Download the GRTICN Committees One-Pager and find information about joining upcoming meetings below! Committees are open to all network members and there is no commitment required to participate.

Upcoming Committee Meetings

To stay informed about any meeting changes, contact the committee chair to join their listserv!

Community Resilience: June 19 - 11:30am-1:30pm on Zoom

Early Childhood: May 1 - 12:00pm-1:00pm on Zoom

Healthcare: June 17 - 12:15pm-1:00pm on Zoom

Legal and Courts: May 14 - 10:00am | Reach out to lwright@grscan.com to join

Outcomes: July 15 - 10:00am-11:00am on Zoom

Prevention and Awareness: June 16 - 12:00pm-1:30pm on Zoom

Resources and Events

Mental health journeys are unique, but the strength found within them is universal. NAMI's campaign this year is “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” which highlights the resilience and diverse experiences that shape mental health journeys within our community. NAMI’s campaign celebrates the power of storytelling to fuel connection, understanding, and hope for those navigating their own mental health path. Each story shared is a testament to the possibility of recovery and the strength that lies within us all.

Visit the SAMHSA website for a social media toolkit to use all month long, and to browse resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support.

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing has helpful facts about mental health in the US, a Mindful Moments Checklist, and tips for raising awareness and staying informed.

Virginia’s Youth in Action (VAYA) is designed for young leaders ages 15 to 24 who want to make a difference in their communities and influence the policies that affect their lives. Visit Voices for Virginia's Children's website for more information and to apply.

Upcoming Trainings, Workshops & Screenings

Visit bit.ly/SCANTraining to learn more and register for any of the trainings and workshops below!

May 1, 2025 | Trauma-Informed Supervision

11:00am-1:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

May 6, 2025 | Resilience Film Screening

3:00-4:30pm via Zoom

May 14, 2025 | Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care

2:00-4:00pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

May 20, 2025 | Impact of Trauma Exposure on Professionals

3:00-4:30pm via Zoom

*CEUs available to purchase

May 21, 2025 | The Power of Play in Parenting

9:00-10:00am via Zoom

May 29, 2025 | Self-Care and Wellness

12:00-1:30pm via Zoom

Additional Resources

Restoring Wholeness with CTIPP

The impacts of emerging and evolving events and realities that we must adapt and be responsive to in order to survive can exhaust and deplete us. In Restoring Wholeness: Cultural Traumatic Reenactment and a Call for Collective Healing, CTIPP (Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice) presents considerations for realizing and recognizing how we have arrived at this juncture, and also calls on advocates, activists, and partners in change to support transforming these traumatic cycles through trauma-informed interventions.

Parents of LGBTQ+ Youth Support Group

This ongoing, virtual, free and confidential weekly group for Virginia parents and caregivers of LGBTQ+ children and youth is held every Friday from 11am-12pm. Contact vaparentsofLGBTQyouth@gmail.com if you are interested in joining and for more information.

Free E-Learning Modules on Trauma and Resilience

Visit learning.grscan.com to access our free series of e-learning modules (available in English and Spanish). These 10-20 minute videos cover foundational concepts related to trauma and resilience, including trauma-informed strategies for building resilience at the individual, organizational, and community levels. The videos feature members of Virginia's Trauma-Informed Community Networks (VA TICNs), including the GRTICN. There are quizzes to help test your knowledge and additional resources in each module. Please use and share widely!

A Place for Parents Virtual Group

A Place for Parents is a weekly, virtual group open on Wednesdays from 10-11am on Zoom to anyone caring for children. Visit grscan.com/aplaceforparents or contact Kanika McBride at kmcbride@grscan.com for more info!

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