a trauma-informed vision for the future of our communities
Established in 2021, OPTIC is a nonprofit organization that addresses the growing mental health crisis impacting our communities, as well as the lack of available resources. We believe that by educating community members about managing toxic stress and unresolved trauma, we can support one another and heal collectively, thereby rebuilding our communities and creating a brighter, healthier future from the heart out.
The mission of OPTIC is to rebuild healthy communities by providing education, training and resources to our community members and healthcare professionals.
Whether you are looking to donate your time, seek professional training, or you are searching for additional resources, scroll below for more information.
“Trauma comes back as a REACTION, not a MEMORY.”
Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers are a team of mental health advocates on a mission to rebuild healthy communities by providing mental health education, trauma-informed training and resources to our community.
We have a lot of big things coming in 2025! Follow us on our social media platforms and sign up to receive more information about volunteer opportunities below.
“The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family.”
Business & Industry
OPTIC’s goal is to change industry standards to accommodate for what it means to be human in an extremely high-stress world and still be successful.
Stress and anxiety becomes debilitating and can wreak havoc in the workplace. Our training takes a brain science approach to understanding the individual stress response and how we can take back control of our emotions and overall wellness.
According to The National Institute of Mental Health…
In 2022, there were an estimated 59.3 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States with AMI. This number represented 23.1% of all U.S. adults.
Young adults aged 18-25 years had the highest prevalence of AMI (36.2%) compared to adults aged 26-49 years (29.4%) and aged 50 and older (13.9%).
Healthcare Professionals
The mental health crisis has left many healthcare professionals with a long waitlist and an overwhelming pressure to accommodate for the rise in need.
OPTIC has partnered with a talented group of individuals currently conducting industry research to provide better ways for mental health professionals to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and streamline community accessibility.
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