At the Institute of Trauma Recovery and Well-Being, a nonprofit initiative of Purple Change Wellness®, we provide trauma-informed care coordination and case management that bridges gaps in healing, access, and support. Our team works alongside individuals and families navigating complex medical, mental health, and social systems by offering personalized guidance, resource connection, and emotionally intelligent advocacy.

Whether you’re managing chronic illness, housing instability, or reentry from incarceration, our services are designed to meet you where you are with cultural humility, healing-centered intention, and community-rooted trust. With trauma-informed care and community-rooted trust, we help Detroiters navigate healing with shared purpose and support. 

Residents Navigating Care without Insurance or Stable Income

  • Navigation of Medicaid and public benefits (SNAP, SSI, Housing vouchers, etc.)

  • Connection to sliding-scale or free clinics (Dental, and mental health services)

  • Assistance with medical home establishment to reduce Emergency Department visits

  • Transportation coordination for appointment and pharmacy access

  • Health literacy support to understand diagnosis, medications, and follow-up care

Individuals Rebuilding Life after Incarceration

  • Reentry planning and stabilization (housing, ID recovery, employment referrals)

  • Behavioral health linkage, including trauma therapy and substance use treatment

  • Probation/parole coordination to align care plans with legal requirements

  • Peer support and mentorship to reduce recidivism and build trust

  • Crisis planning and safety net building for high-risk transitions

Families Navigating Foster Care, School Systems, and Behavioral Health

  • Cross-system coordination between schools, courts, therapists, and caseworkers

  • Family reunification support with wrap around services

  • Trauma-informed parenting education and caregiver coaching

  • Access to developmental screenings, IEP advocacy, and early interventions

  • Stabilization of housing, food, and transportation to reduce placement disruptions

Community Members with Limited Access to Health and Wellness Services

  • Mobile or community-based outreach to reduce access to barriers

  • Care navigation across fragmented systems (urgent care, behavioral health)

  • Chronic disease management support (diabetes, hypertension, asthma)

  • Telehealth facilitation and digital literacy coaching

  • Culturally responsive referrals to trusted providers and community resources