Accolades and Awards

Awards

Presenting Organization Date Award Citation
Los Angeles Unified School District May 2006 Resolution Recognizes the Psychological Trauma Center for its dedication and success aimed to improving the quality of education and life for those within the Los Angeles Unified School District, and congratulates them on their 25th anniversary of operations.
County of Los Angeles May 2006 Commendation In recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens of Los Angeles County.
The City of Los Angeles May 2006 Resolution By adoption of this resolution, the Los Angeles City Council along with the Mayor, City Attorney and City Controller hereby commend and congratulate the Psychological Trauma Center for its 25 years of dedication and service to the underserved of our community, signed by Zev Yaroslavsky, Supervisor of the Third District.
County of Los Angeles May 2006 Plaque Grateful appreciation for 25 years of caring and dedicated services in meeting the mental health needs of our elementary and secondary school youth in the Los Angeles Community.
Employees Community Fund of Boeing California March 2006 2nd Crystal Vision Award The Psychological Trauma Center Co-Founder and President, Suzanne Silverstein, has been designated as a Community Hero for her outstanding community service on behalf of underserved children.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Nov 2002 President's Award To Psychological Trauma Center President, Suzanne Silverstein, for Outstanding Quality Performance in the field of children's Mental Health.
Employees Community Fund of Boeing California March 2001 Crystal Vision Award To Psychological Trauma Center for Outstanding Service to the community.
The City of Los Angeles Feb 2001 Commendation To the Psychological Trauma Center for its Share and Care Program that makes a significant contribution to the mental health of Los Angeles area school children.
Southern California Psychiatric Society May 1998 Special Award To Suzanne Silverstein, President, Psychological Trauma Center, in recognition of Special Services in the field of Mental Illness.
City of Los Angeles November 1996 Resolution The City Council of the City of Los Angeles recognizes Suzanne Silverstein or her dedication and success aimed at improving the quality of life in this great city.
The City of Los Angeles Dec 1995 Commendation I, Richard Riordan, Mayor of the City of Angeles, on behalf of its residents, do hereby commend the Psychological Trauma Center for their concern and dedication to the children of our city.

Teachers Comments:

"This program provides critical support and is a resource for children, parents and teachers." Tarzana Elementary, Tarzana, CA

"The program is very valuable to our students. They need these kinds of services in order to be happier, more confident, and just be able to cope with some of life's situations." Beethoven Elementary, Venice, CA

"Our students thrive under the Share and Care program. We deeply appreciate our students being given this opportunity to talk about their problems" Pinewood Elementary, Tujunga, CA

"The counselors make a personal connection with each child" Rosewood Elementary, Los Angeles, CA

"The counselors provide someone for children to talk to" Laurel Elementary, Los Angeles, CA

"Share and Care brings peace to the children, with peace they are able to learn" Figueroa Elementary, Los Angeles, CA

Students Comments:

"I like how we Share and Care for each other and talk about our feelings." Pinewood Elementary 4th grader

"You guys make me happy and strong and brave about my Uncle Noel" Pinewood Elementary 4th grader

"I like everything about Share and Care, this program rocks!!!! Beethoven Elementary 4th grader

"I like it when we get to share out feelings. I wish I had Share and Care every day." Rosewood Elementary 3rd grader

Parent Comments:

"We as parents don't always realize we're not giving our children enough." Canterbury Elementary parent

"An important resource is our children. We need to help them now when they're in need. Thank you Share and Care for doing this." Tarzana Elementary parent