Trauma-Informed Communities Throughout Allegany County

TICTAC (Trauma-Informed Care Throughout Allegany County) is a dedicated group of people who are determined to have an impact on the health and well-being of Allegany County by providing opportunities for healing and growth after experiencing trauma.

​Addressing the areas of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment in our relationships assists in that healing and growth.  Providing educational opportunities and resources for the community, we strive to bring this important issue to everyone.  Allegany County was the first county in New York State to pass a resolution that the county would be dedicated to being trauma informed.  

​Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). For example:

• experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect
• witnessing violence in the home or community
• having a family member attempt or die by suicide

Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense of safety, stability, and bonding, such as growing up in a household with:

• substance use problems
• mental health problems
• instability due to parental separation or household members being in jail or prison

​ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adulthood. ACEs can also negatively impact education, job opportunities, and earning potential. However, ACEs can be prevented. Go to the Trauma-Informed Communities Throughout Allegany County website for details at www.traumainformedalleganycounty.org to learn more.