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SAMHSA’s Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-informed Approach

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Individuals experiencing homelessness often experience traumas that cause them to be especially vulnerable during disasters. This manual defines trauma and highlights the need for a trauma-informed approach when providing services and support to communities that have survived trauma.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)