“We need to understand that families in crisis are very similar to families in recovery. It is the constant support, the constant reinforcement, it is the connection to the community, a connection to a larger group…. maybe, just maybe, we won’t have another child falling through the cracks, through the safety net, and into our child protection system. Public systems don’t do that. Local communities can.” Ralph Smith, 1997 “Why Building a Community-Based System of Family and N

At Collaborative Solutions for Communities (CSC), 30 years of service has always centered on one belief: if we address root causes, we can change outcomes. Today, that commitment is powerfully reflected in the TAMAR program, an evidence informed, trauma focused initiative helping youth and adults heal, grow, and reclaim their futures. TAMAR (Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health, and Recovery) is more than a program. Itis a space for truth, healing, and transformation. Through str