There’s a certain order of steps that NATRC recommends for communities, advocates, and groups looking to open and run a Trauma Recovery Center. This document provides an overview of the process, including the steps and procedures by which NATRC will help shepherd the TRC into being.
The readiness criteria document provides an in-depth look at the standard operating procedures vital to establishing and running a Trauma Recovery Center. NATRC developed this document as a guide to preparing to open and run a TRC with fidelity to the evidence-based UCSF TRC model.
There are 11 core elements vital to the success of a Trauma Recovery Center and to fidelity to the model. Trauma Recovery Centers must operate in service to these core elements for the most (proven) effective treatment and outcomes and for continued membership within the National Alliance.