Spurwink's mission is to provide behavioral health and education services for children, adults, and families in Maine. The agency's vision is that people affected by behavioral health challenges including the impact of trauma and developmental disabilities live healthy, engaged lives in their communities. Spurwink recognizes the impact of traumatic events on youth, families and adults and in 2011 developed and implemented a trauma-informed clinical model and a Trauma-Informed System of Care. The agency's Trauma-Informed System of Care is comprehensive in its approach and includes: a definition of trauma, trauma as a co-occurring condition, a commitment and process to stay current with research and best practices, COA standards, staff training and supervision, physical and emotional safety, consumer choice, clear boundaries, empowerment and skill building, prevention of re-traumatization, and understanding difficult/challenging behaviors as a response to trauma. Trauma treatment models include Attachment, Regulation and Competence (ARC), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Trauma Systems Therapy adapted for Refugees (TST-R). Spurwink's services include a large array outpatient treatment programs serving children and families, evaluation services, foster care services and supports as well as educational and residential settings for youth. Spurwink is also part of a number of community collaborations to enhance services to children and families impacted by trauma.