t.a.m.a.r

What Is T.A.M.A.R?

TAMAR stands for Trauma, Addictions, Mental Health and Recovery.

TAMAR is a voluntary, structured, trauma-informed program for justice-involved individuals who have experienced trauma and may also be living with mental health or substance use challenges.

The program helps participants understand how trauma can affect emotions, relationships, decision-making, mental health, and substance use—while developing practical skills for recovery and successful community reentry.

T.A.M.A.R Focuses On:

TRAUMA
Understanding trauma, triggers, and the impact of adverse life experiences.

ADDICTIONS
Building recovery skills and addressing substance use and relapse risks.

MENTAL HEALTH
Supporting emotional wellness, coping skills, and connection to behavioral health treatment.

RECOVERY
Building resilience and creating an individualized pathway toward stability and successful reentry.

A 15-Week Trauma-Informed Program

T.A.M.A.R includes a structured 15-week trauma-informed curriculum facilitated by qualified behavioral health professionals.

Participants explore topics including:

Understanding trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Trauma responses and triggers
Grounding techniques
Coping strategies
Emotional regulation
Mental health and wellness
Substance use and addiction
Recovery skills
Relapse prevention
Healthy relationships and boundaries
Personal safety
Resilience
Preparing for release and reentry

Participation in TAMAR is voluntary.

More Than a Group

TAMAR is designed to address the individual behind the trauma—not simply completion of a curriculum.

CBH's TAMAR team can assess participants' behavioral health needs and help coordinate additional services when appropriate.

Support May Include:

Individual Support & Therapy
Individual behavioral health services based on identified needs.

Mental Health Treatment
Connections to appropriate outpatient behavioral health services.

Substance Use Treatment
Assessment, treatment, and recovery resources for substance use disorders.

Psychiatric Services
Connections to psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate.

Peer Support
Recovery-oriented engagement and support from individuals with relevant lived experience.

Care Coordination
Assistance navigating behavioral health and community resources.

From Detention to Community

Treatment Shouldn't End at the Detention Center Door.

A central component of CBH's TAMAR program is creating continuity between behavioral health treatment during detention and services following release.

1 ENGAGE

Participants are identified, screened, and engaged in voluntary TAMAR services.

2 TREAT

Participants receive trauma-informed education, behavioral health support, and recovery-focused services.

3 PREPARE

Before release, the TAMAR team works with participants to identify treatment needs, medications, recovery supports, and potential barriers to successful reentry.

4 CONNECT

Participants receive warm handoffs to appropriate behavioral health, recovery, and community resources.

5 SUPPORT

Community-based services help participants continue treatment and work toward longer-term recovery and stability.

Reentry Starts Before Release

Whenever release information is available, CBH works to develop an individualized aftercare plan at least seven days before release.

Planning may address:

Mental health treatment
Substance use treatment
Psychiatric care
Medication continuity
Primary and other medical care
Housing
Transportation
Benefits
Identification documents
Food and basic needs
Employment and education
Peer support
Recovery resources

Warm Handoffs — Not Just Referrals

Successful reentry often requires more than providing someone with a telephone number.

The TAMAR team works to create meaningful connections between participants and the providers and community resources they may need following release.

Connecting Participants to CBH's Continuum of Care

When clinically appropriate and based on eligibility, TAMAR participants may be connected with CBH services following release, including:

Outpatient Mental Health

Individual therapy and behavioral health treatment.

Psychiatry

Psychiatric evaluation and medication management.

Substance Use Treatment

Assessment and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Evidence-based treatment options for eligible individuals with substance use disorders.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Community-based rehabilitation and independent living support.

Intensive Outpatient Services

Structured treatment for individuals requiring a higher level of outpatient support.

Targeted Case Management

Coordination of behavioral health, medical, and community resources.

Peer & Recovery Support

Recovery-oriented support and connection with community resources.

Contact

E-MAIL: TAMAR@COMMUNITYBEHAVIORALHEALTH.NET

CALL: 844-224-5264 EXT 7