How Texas Supports Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care

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In January 2017, the Older Americans Act of 1965 was amended to include guidance on serving Holocaust survivors including using person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) approaches to improve the quality of care and quality of life for survivors. Texas Health and Human Services Commission developed resources including a three-part training series and fact sheet to educate service providers on providing person-centered, trauma-informed care for Holocaust survivors and older adults with a history of trauma. This session will highlight how Texas implemented federal guidance to equip providers with an understanding of the lifelong impacts from trauma, and the tools and resources to better support and serve Holocaust survivors and older adults with a history of trauma.

Holly Riley

Director of Aging Services Coordination

Texas Health and Human Services

Holly Riley, Texas Health and Human Services Aging Services Coordination Director, has worked for the state of Texas for over 22 years in the field of aging. Her work focuses on local and state policy and planning development and working with communities to build capacity and create quality of life enhancement options.Holly works throughout the state to establish partnerships that influence aging policies and programs and cultivate healthy lifestyle options for older adults. She provides support to the agency’s outreach and marketing efforts and enjoys opportunities where she can talk with state and local leaders about the importance of being of service to older adults.Her office implements innovative programs and campaigns that address the importance of preparing for our futures including the Aging Texas Well initiative, the Age Well Live Well campaign, and the internationally recognized Texercise program.Holly serves on a number of workgroups and is a member of the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health and Aging workgroup, and the Texas Respite Advisory Coalition.

Chelsea Couch BESS, BS

Texercise Program Coordinator

Texas Health and Human Services

Chelsea is the Statewide Texercise Program Coordinator. She has worked for the state of Texas since December 2009. Her work involves developing local and statewide health initiatives that encourage individuals and communities to engage in healthy lifestyles. She is responsible for overseeing the various components of program development and public awareness relative to public health and Texercise. Chelsea is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Prior to working on Texercise, Chelsea attended Texas State University – San Marcos where she obtained a dual degree in Nutrition and Food Science and Health and Fitness Management with a minor in Business Administration.Chelsea serves on several workgroups including; Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council, Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Partnership, Texas Active for Life Coalition, and Texas Active for Life Coalition Steering Committee.