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
As a nonprofit organization, OPTIC partners with businesses and fellow nonprofit organizations to support healthier, more effective workplaces through trauma-informed and trauma-inclusive training.
Stress doesn’t stay outside the workplace. It influences how we communicate, make decisions, navigate conflict, lead teams, and respond under pressure. Our training uses brain science to help professionals understand the human stress response and recognize how stress can affect individuals, teams, and organizational culture.
Through practical tools and a deeper understanding of human behavior, we help organizations create workplace environments where people are better equipped to manage stress, strengthen communication, support one another, and succeed — both individually and together.
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
We recognize the growing pressures facing today’s healthcare system — and the very real impact those demands can have on the individual professionals working within it. Rising needs, limited resources, long waitlists, and increasing workloads can create significant strain for both mental health and other healthcare professionals.
OPTIC has partnered with a talented group of professionals conducting industry research to explore better ways for mental health and healthcare providers to collaborate, strengthen connections across disciplines, and improve access to support within our communities.
Sign up if you’re a professional looking to make an impact in community mental health.