Building Safer, Healthier Communities
At The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) we equip law enforcement and first responders with the tools to better serve their communities, and care for themselves.
Training Programs
Trauma-Informed Trainings
Our trainings help responders understand trauma, improve de-escalation, and respond with empathy.
- Learn the biology of trauma
- Learn trauma response strategies
- Reduce risk in high-stress interactions
- Increase officer retention
Customized Training Options
We design every training to your department's needs.
- 1-day or multi-day workshops
- In-person or virtual delivery
- Flexible topics for officers, dispatchers, or community partners
Officer Wellness and Resilience
We provide tailored wellness programs to address stress, fatigue, and burnout in high-risk roles.
- Embedded licensed clinicians for on-site support
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISM)
- Wellness assessments and referrals
Sample Training Topics
Crisis Response & De-Escalation Level I and II
Understanding non-verbal cues
De-escalation strategies
Documentation and officer wellness
Organizational Wellness Workshops
Burnout and vicarious trauma
Resilience-building strategies
Creating healthy team cultures
Trauma-Informed Leadership
Leadership skills that support mental health
Communication and supervision best practices
What Are Departments Saying?
"TLC has been a remarkable partner in trauma-informed training for law enforcement. Their material helps officers better understand those we serve."
— Lieutenant Ollis, Coatesville, PA
"Thank you for your compassion and commitment. You’ve made a real difference for our officers."
— Chief Eckman, Valley Township, PA
"TLC's co-responder program is setting a new standard for police and community care."
— Chief Myrsiades, Plymouth Township Police Dept.
"This training is eye opening and helps you think and approach situations differently than before."
Police Sergeant - Lansdale Borough Police Department
Co-Responder Partnerships
Proven Impact of Co-Responder Models
- Lower use of force and arrest rates
- Decreased 911 calls
- Improve crisis de-escalation and service referrals
- Reduce ER transports and time spent per call
- Increase satisfaction among officers and citizens
Co-Responder Partnerships
TLC embeds licensed mental health professionals directly into law enforcement and emergency response teams.
- Joint response and follow up to behavioral health crises
- Follow up on non-criminal police contact
- Reduced officer stress and burnout
- Stronger community trust and safety
