Yes I Can, Inc. (YIC) is a trauma informed 501 (c) (3) non-profit. Our mission is improve service deliveries for those seeking services by building awareness of the importance of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and promoting the implementation of trauma-informed practices in public health, mental health, and social service organizations to improve service deliveries.

Our TIC staff training is designed to develop a TIC workforce of public health, mental health, and social service providers that understand the relationship between trauma and self-destructive lifestyles. That survivor and provider is one where each learns from one another and survivors no longer experience a hierarchical approach in service delivery. Instead those seeking services are empowered to proactively take the lead.

Founder and Chair of Yes I Can, Inc. Ruth Barbosa, M.S. has worked in the HIV and substance abuse field for over 15 years. Accomplished her Masters Degree of Science from LIU.