CFAR’s Together Through Trauma (TTT) program is expanding into rec centers throughout Philadelphia thanks to an incredible $999,000 grant! At a press conference on Friday, April 21st at 1pm at Tustin Playground in Philadelphia, CFAR CEO Jordan Brogan was joined by Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Mayor Jim Kenney, Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr., Senator Vincent Hughes, Rep. Morgan Cephas, Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell, Sheldon Robinson, and Dr. Greg Allen to speak about the exciting expansion of CFAR’s TTT programming into Philadelphia Rec Centers. CFAR will roll out this impactful programming throughout 2023. Read some of the press coverage about the expansion:

Recreation Centers in six Philly neighborhoods affected by gun violence are getting trauma therapists (inquirer.com)

Philly Rec Centers to Get Gun Violence Trauma Counseling Program – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

Officials announce trauma-informed counseling to Philadelphia rec centers – CBS Philadelphia (cbsnews.com)

Trauma counseling will be offered at Philly rec centers in areas prone to gun violence (Philly Voice)

Philadelphia leaders announce new funds to bring trauma counseling to city rec centers (fox29.com)

Mayor Jim Kenney announces $1M grant for counselors at Philadelphia rec centers after recent gun violence spike – 6abc Philadelphia

Program to help people, communities heal from gun violence (audacy.com)

TTT is a free program for Philadelphia residents recovering from gun violence trauma, as well as for community stakeholders. TTT programming includes Community Workshops (workshops will cover issues such as understanding trauma and its impact, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, coping skills and other issues that are important to the community); Free Counseling Services (therapists provide evidence-based trauma services to eligible clients directly impacted by gun violence who present with PTSD symptoms, and these services include Prolonged Exposure for adults and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children); and Staff Trainings (CFAR staff will provide training to an organization’s staff around how to engage families in treatment and how to be trauma informed.) To learn more, contact Syeeda Martin at 215-537-5367 ext. 4005 or gvp@cfarcounseling.org. You can also visit the Together Through Trauma Page for more information.