Healing Through Trauma-Informed Care

GROW Health recognizes that the journey toward a new future for the women we serve is often shadowed by the pervasive impact of trauma. Rooted in childhood experiences and intensified by incarceration and the challenges of re-entry, trauma is a near-universal factor in the lives of justice-involved women. Many have endured homelessness, trafficking, and physical or sexual abuse both before and after their time in the justice system.

GROW Health actively addresses the effects of trauma through a multi-faceted approach:

• Mental Health Support: We prioritize access to professional mental health services, including coordinating appointments and providing transportation.
• In-House Support: Women benefit from peer-led support groups facilitated by a former Department of Corrections professional, fostering a sense of understanding and shared experience.
• Resilience Building: We focus on nurturing healthy resilience through mutual support, faith-based engagement, and the strength of community.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with organizations like Johnson County Mental Health and Valued Unconditionally Therapy expand the resources available to our clients.
• Trauma-Informed Practices: Our daily operations are guided by trauma-informed and trauma-specific principles, creating a safe and supportive environment.
• Recovery Support: We facilitate access to Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous programs through our partnership with Doolittle Harrington.

Addressing Comprehensive Health Needs

Beyond the critical need to address trauma, GROW Health is committed to the overall well-being of our guests, encompassing their physical and dental health.

Our approach includes:

• Appointment Coordination: We manage appointment scheduling and follow-ups with doctors and dentists, and ensure transportation is available.
• Medicaid Navigation: We empower participants to understand and utilize their Medicaid benefits to access necessary care and services.
• Financial Assistance: Through the generosity of sponsors and donors, we address special health needs, such as providing funds for dentures or vital medical equipment.
• Wellness Promotion: We offer nutrition education and encourage physical activity, promoting the long-term benefits of healthy lifestyles.