A CFTE PROGRAM
Massachusetts
Trauma Healing
Coalition
A cross-sector network making trauma care accessible to the people of Massachusetts โ without barriers of cost, diagnosis, distance, or time. Simple, validated, and available in daily life.
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WHY THIS COALITION EXISTS
Far more people experience trauma than have access to care. We are changing that.
The Massachusetts Trauma Healing Coalition is a network of organizations, researchers, clinicians, community leaders, and public health officials working toward a single shared goal: creating installations of trauma care across the state that people can encounter in their daily lives โ no diagnosis required, low or no cost, no need to travel or take time off work.
Convened by Dave Emerson, Co-Founder of CFTE, and now officially a CFTE program, the coalition brings together more than two dozen partner organizations across healthcare, academia, environmental justice, public health, and community advocacy.
"This coalition exists because far more people experience traumatic events than have access to available care. Our shared mission is to create a network of installations across the state that make it as easy as possible for people to encounter simple, validated elements of trauma care in their daily lives without needing to jump through hoops โ no diagnosis, low or no cost, no need to travel or take time off work. My hope is that we can normalize access to trauma care for as many people as possible, especially those who are currently shut out."
Dave Emerson
Co-Founder & Co-Director, CFTE ยท Coalition Convener
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The pilot program
The first public installation launched May 1, 2026.
Pilot Program
The coalition's first public-facing pilot is now live โ inviting community members to participate and provide feedback. No diagnosis required, low or no cost, no appointment needed.
6-month duration โ May 1 through end of October 2026
Steering committee of six evaluating outcomes and guiding next phases
Public health research affiliations with Boston University, Harvard Chan School, Broad Institute, and Northeastern
Community feedback actively gathered throughout the pilot period
No barriers to entry
No diagnosis required. Low or no cost. No need to travel far or take time off work. The pilot is designed to meet people where they are.
Research-informed
Public health researchers from four Boston-area institutions are evaluating the pilot and building an evidence base for future expansion.
What comes next
Post-pilot feedback will inform the next phases. The steering committee meets in person through the evaluation period and will present findings in early 2027.
Coalition partners
A cross-sector network working toward a shared mission
The coalition brings together organizations across healthcare, academia, public health, environmental justice, community advocacy, and state government โ all aligned around the belief that trauma care should be available to everyone.
Healthcare & Clinical
Boston Medical Center
VA Boston Healthcare System
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ยท Broad Institute Trauma Initiative
Academic & Research
Boston University School of Public Health
Northeastern School of Public Health
Harvard T.H. Chan School ยท Broad Trauma Initiative
Community & Advocacy
Mothers for Justice and Equality
Flourish Agenda
Boston Public Health Commission
Environmental Justice
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Environmental healing and land connection programming across the state
Government & Policy
Massachusetts State Senate
Partners across state-level public health and trauma policy
GET INVOLVED
Are you in Massachusetts? We want to hear from you.
The coalition is actively looking for community partners, organizations, funders, and individuals interested in participating in or supporting the pilot. If you work in healthcare, education, community services, or public health in Massachusetts โ or if you want to bring trauma care into your community โ reach out.
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