CAH Director, YAB Member Join City's Trauma Informed Care Task Force

As part of the Elijah Cummings Healing City Act, CAH Director Dr. Tamar Mendelson, former director Dr. Phillip Leaf, Youth Advisory Board Members Zion Pittman and Young Elder, and Community Advisory Board member Mónica Guerrero Vázquez- who is the executive director of Centro SOL - have been sworn in as members of Baltimore City's Trauma Informed Care Task Force.

The Elijah Cummings Healing City Act went into effect on March 10, 2020. The task force is comprised of 11 city agencies and 16 members from the community, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor. Of the 16 members, 9 are recommended by the Mayor and 7 are recommended by the Council President.

"I’m honored and excited to serve among such an amazing group of Baltimoreans who are dedicated to reducing trauma and promoting healing in our city," Mendelson said. "This is a one-of-a-kind citywide movement that will draw on the incredible talents, insights, and wisdom across Baltimore, including young people. I can’t wait to get to work!"

Watch the introductory Trauma Informed Care Task Force here.