River Oaks Clinical Director Discusses Trauma-Informed Care with Behavioral Health Business

Fran-Meyers Routt, Clinical Director at River Oaks Treatment Center, is a featured expert in this Behavioral Health Business article. Routt discusses with reporter Morgan Gonzalez the importance of trauma-informed care for those living with addiction. There is a clear link between early trauma and an increased risk of the development of substance use disorders, so incorporating trauma-informed care is essential for addiction treatment providers.

Routt explains that trauma-informed care goes beyond trauma treatment. Routt explains how the trauma-informed approach employed at River Oaks ensures that staff come to patients without judgment or assumptions and discusses the importance of screening all patients for trauma. Read the full article here.