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Erie County Encouraged to SEE MORE

ECTIC's 2019 Community Meeting featured the unveiling of the county-wide trauma awareness campaign, recent accomplishments, and a call t

Resolve to be More Resilient this Holiday Season and Beyond

Remember This Holiday Season; the Word Wellness Begins with We. “Rats, nobody sent me a Christmas card today. I almost wish there wasn’t...

ECTIC Efforts Recognized by PA Attorney General's Office

Pictured from left to right: Mr. Rob Reed, Mike Jaruszewicz, Chris Dundon, Abdul Hakim, Chris Colao-Nickson, Darlene Krol, Cassie Dundon,...

Psychological Impact of Forced Separation of Families on Children

In response to the "zero tolerance" immigration policy that forcibly separates undocumented children from their families, over 540 state...

Children's Mental Health Matters

The theme for National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day 2018 focused on the hope and healing possible following a traumatic event....

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Federal Government Unanimously Passes Bill #443 Recognizing the Importance and Effectiveness of Trau

On Monday, February 26, 2018 the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR443 with unanimous bipartisan support, affirming and advancing...

Championing Trauma-Informed Care in the Education System

Members of the coalition attended the 1st Annual Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools Conference in Washington, D.C. from February...

Upcoming Community Meeting!

REMINDER - Erie Coalition for a Trauma-Informed Community (ECTIC) Meeting 2/16/18 @ Booker T. Washington Center 8:30am The Erie Trauma...

Founding Agencies

Ever wonder how the Coalition was formed? Six partnering agencies in Erie saw the need and came together to start ECTIC in 2017. The...