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Strengthening Mental Health and Resilience after Community Violence: A Summary of Lessons Learned from ReCAST

Strengthening Mental Health and Resilience after Community Violence: A Summary of Lessons Learned from ReCAST

SAMHSA’s ReCAST program supports youth and families impacted by violence and other trauma through implementation of evidence-based violence prevention, and community youth engagement programs, and linkages to trauma-informed behavioral health services. This report highlights lessons learned from SAMHSA’s ReCAST grant program to uplift the voices of communities impacted by violence as well as share strategies other communities can implement to promote healing, recovery and resiliency.
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