National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI)

Children, adolescents, and families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties who have experienced traumatic events will benefit from our NCTSI program’s numerous evidence-based practices. These practices address complex trauma, including adverse childhood experiences, grief, disaster (e.g., COVID-19), race-based and hate-based trauma, historical trauma, and complex physical and emotional trauma. Such experiences increase the risk of mental health disorders and serious emotional disturbances. In partnership with St John’s University, we aim to implement trauma-informed approaches to improve emotional well-being, development, and access to community resources.