VA TICNs

Virginia’s Trauma-Informed Community Networks (VA TICNs) are a multi-sector coalition of networks throughout the state focused on building resilience and preventing and mitigating the impact of trauma in their communities and creating a more trauma-informed and resilient culture in Virginia. VA TICNs work together with state partners to change practices, policies, and systems within their regions and at the state level. Greater Richmond SCAN convenes bi-monthly meetings of the VA TICNs, provides support and technical assistance to the 31 networks, and distributes a bi-weekly eNote with resources and events.

For more information, contact Charlotte Eure at [email protected].

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene. Our communities in Southwest Virginia have been deeply affected, and many families have experienced devastating loss. United Way of Southwest Virginia is accepting donations to their 2024 Disaster Relief Fund, as well as item donations in person for those who are able to contribute that way Donate food, water, and other drinks to both Pulaski Library and Dublin Library to support cleanup at Claytor Lake.

The Giles County Christian Service Mission is working towards long-term housing for families experiencing homelessness as a result of the hurricane that will include the need for first/last month’s rent, utility deposits, furniture, and other necessary household items.  

Click on the image below to download a printable full list of TICNs in Virginia. You can also view this list on Google Sheets, which includes links for any network websites.

Below is an interactive map of the VA TICNs. You can zoom in and out to view where networks are located throughout the state. Click on each blue icon to learn more about the network.

View the VA TICNs eNote Archive for all our past eNotes. To subscribe to the eNote or share resources or events for upcoming eNotes, please contact Charlotte Eure, [email protected]

Resources for TICNs

E-Learning Modules on Trauma and Resilience

SCAN created this free resource to raise awareness about trauma-related concepts and highlight the work that is being done in Virginia’s Trauma-Informed Community Networks to address trauma and build resilience around the state. Available in both English and Spanish, these 10-20 minute videos are a resource to share within your organizations, community groups, and with family and friends.

Lift Up Virginia

Lift Up Virginia (LUV) is an evidence-based initiative that harnesses the science and power of connection to build resilience across Virginia. Visit the website to learn more!

VA TICNs 2023 Presentation

View and download a presentation about Virginia’s TICNs based on survey results collected in July and August 2023.

Virginia HEALS

The Virginia HEALS Toolkit from VDSS includes to support community and state-level implementation of the Trauma-Informed Model of Service Delivery. Visit the website to access the toolkit and learn more!

8 Key Elements for Building a TICN

View and download a helpful document on key elements in building a network.

Highlights from the VA TICNs

The Journey of Becoming a Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Organization

The Healing-Centered Organization initiative, provides funding and support from VDSS to five local agencies within trauma-informed community networks (TICNs) to engage in a trauma-informed organizational assessment, strategic planning, and begin the process of implementing their strategic plan to become more healing-centered both internally, with their workforce, and externally, with the children, families, and individuals that they serve. The process of assessment, planning, and implementation will be shared with other agencies and organizations participating in local TICNs for the purpose of shared learning and replication.

Resilience Week Virginia

Check out the Resilience Week Virginia webpage for resources you can use throughout the year, and watch a recap video of Resilience Week VA 2024 above!

Building Resilient Communities Conference

The second annual Building Resilient Communities Conference was held virtually on May 4, 2023 during the fourth annual Resilience Week Virginia. The free conference was sponsored and hosted by Greater Richmond SCAN with the support of Virginia’s Trauma-Informed Community Networks (VA TICNs). View the full conference packet with keynote and workshop descriptions and speaker bios here!

Community Conversations with the First Lady of Virginia

Community Conversations with the First Lady of Virginia

Community Conversations with the First Lady of Virginia

Community Conversations with the First Lady of Virginia

Thank you to FACT (Family & Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia) and the VDSS Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy

for their support of the VA TICNs