What is the Trauma Recovery Center?

Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) is a nationwide model designed to bring mental health treatment, healthcare, social services, and legal resources in the aftermath of trauma—whether acute or long-term.

About JCCGCI’s TRC

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island’s Trauma Recovery Center, dismantles barriers and facilitates healing for survivors of violence and trauma—by providing access to free services for underserved individuals dealing with unprocessed trauma. Aligning with its long history of a robust community-based framework, JCCGCI is uniquely positioned to navigate the nuances of a trauma-informed service delivery process to disadvantaged individuals.

Our Mission

JCCGCI’s TRC brings a safe and brave space for survivors of violent crime and trauma and their families to receive fundamental assistance and needed services to thrive after traumatic experiences—with the ultimate goal of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).

Our Core Values—CARE

Our four-fold core values consist of: Cultural-Humility, Agility, Respect, and Empathy.

Who is Eligible to Receive Services?

JCCGCI’s TRC serves survivors of various violent crimes and trauma residing in Brooklyn—generally, and Coney Island—specifically, including:

• Physical Assault
• Loved Ones of Homicide Victims
• Domestic Violence/Battery/Intimate Partner Violence
• Racial/Hate Crime
• LGBTQA+
• Immigration Trauma
• Criminal Car Accident—Hit/Run/DUI
• Crimes of Violence—Shootings/Gang violence
• Human Trafficking
• Other Forms of Community Violence

JCCGCI thanks the New York City Council, Hon. Adrienne Adams, Speaker, Public Health Solutions and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for funding that has made the program possible.