What We Do
Complex Trauma Initiative (CTI) helps survivors of complex trauma afford the psychotherapy they need. We pay therapist directly to cover what their clients' can't afford.
Why It's Important
For complex trauma survivors, therapy is about much more than just feeling better, it's often a matter of survival.
Saving Lives
Survivors are 31 Times More Likely to Attempt Suicide
Preventing Injuries
Survivors are much more likely to self harm
Saving Livelihoods
Survivors are 3 Times More Likely to Experience Reduced Work Capacity
Reducing Substance Abuse
Survivors are 5 times more likely to abuse substances.
Reducing Homelessness
60% of Homeless People Estimated to Suffer From Complex Trauma
Improving Physical Health
Survivors are more likely to suffer from medical conditions such as;
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Heart Disease
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Stroke
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Diabetes
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Cancer
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Pain Disorders
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Overall survivors life expectancy is up to 20 years shorter.
What Impact Has CTI Had?
Here just a few of the comments we've received from some of the psychotherapist about how CTI services have impacted them and their clients.
“I have clients whose lives have literally been saved thanks to CTI.”
"Complex Trauma Initiative has really saved the day for my clients."
“For every one person CTI helps, a pro-bono spot opens to help another client”
"[CTI] has had a profound impact on [clients] ability to continue the work ... while not being concerned about disruptions due to financial hardship."
"As a therapist, [CTI] empowers me to offer what my hearts wants to give and my mind is trained to do."
"Thank you for standing with survivors. Thank you for believing in recovery. And thank you for helping make stories like [my clients] not the exception — but the expectation."