Tucson Opens Southern Arizona’s First Trauma Recovery Center for Violent Crime Survivors

Tucson, Arizona, has opened its first Trauma Recovery Center (TRC), operated by healthcare provider CODAC, to offer specialized, free support for adults affected by violent crimes such as gun violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, and homicide. The center, based on a nationally recognized model developed by the University of California, San Francisco, provides therapy, psychiatry, case management, and assistance with basic needs like housing and employment, aiming to remove barriers, restore dignity, and rebuild lives. CODAC's TRC uses a trauma-informed approach that extends beyond office visits to include home, library, and telehealth options, helping victims navigate systems like law enforcement and prosecutors with support. The program is funded through Arizona state money, following the passage of House Bill 2612 in 2023, and addresses the high violent crime rates in Pima County, offering personalized care that encourages survivors to engage in their healing process on their terms. Survivors like 18-year-old Brynn Clevenger have reported significant emotional improvements, highlighting the center’s impact in helping individuals regain hope and stability. The TRC represents a major step forward in comprehensive trauma care in Southern Arizona, emphasizing that healing is a right, not a privilege.