Support Groups
Traumatic injuries affect both physical and psychosocial well-being. The Trauma Survivor’s Network Peer Support Groups provide a space to share experiences of injury recovery, offer mutual support, and enhance coping skills.
Benefits of Joining a Support Group for survivors of severe physical injury:
Share Understanding: Gain support and hope from those with similar experiences with injury.
Emotional Relief: Reduce anxiety, fear, and loneliness through shared discussions.
Reciprocal Support: Help others while receiving valuable insights.
Coping Skills: Learn strategies to enhance your life after injury.
Boosted Confidence: Regain self-confidence and a sense of control.
Friendship and Community: Develop supportive friendships within the group.
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In-Person Support Groups
Chandler Regional Medical Center Trauma Survivors Peer Group
Hosted by Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, Arizona.
CRMC TSN meets in person at a local coffee shop in Chandler. We meet from 5pm-6:30pm on the last Wednesday of odd numbered months. We have topics to help guide survivors but allow for conversation too.
Register by joining Chandler Regional Medical Center TSN and receiving e-mails for their program or learn more by e-mailing [email protected]
Brain Injury Support Group
Hosted by Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Brain injury survivors and their caregivers are invited to socialize and support each other in this monthly meeting offered by the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina and Grand Strand Health.
E-mail [email protected] for more information
Traumatic Injury Survivors Network and Family Healing Group
Hosted by Poudre Valley Hospital-UCHealth in Colorado.
This support group is hosted monthly to discuss issues facing community members who have been impacted by trauma.
E-mail [email protected] for more information.
Trauma Survivors Network Peer
Support Group
Traumatic Survivors’ Network peer Support Group
Hosted by Common Spirit St. Anthony in Lakewood, Colorado.
Traumatic injuries impact physical and psychosocial well-being. The Trauma Survivor’s Network Peer Support Group offers a safe space for survivors to connect, receive peer support,
and enhance coping skills. Loved ones & support persons are welcome to join.
Every 4th Wednesday of the month at 4 pm at PAM Health, 600 Golden Ridge Rd, Golden, CO 80401
No RSVP needed. Call Kassidy at 720-595-5104 with questions.
Community Healing Group
Hosted by UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado.
This informal group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at the Moorhead Recreation Center.
E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
Trauma Survivors Network Peer
Support Group
Hosted by University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD.
This in-person support group is available for survivors of traumatic injury and their families/friends. It meets every first Thursday of the month from 6-7pm at University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute.
Register by online form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/399f41912ba84927bf8b2ae69a2d2d73
Medical Center of the Rockies Trauma Survivor Network
Hosted by Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado.
This group is specifically targeted to our multisystem trauma patients from our local level 1 trauma center. We host the group every quarter at the High Plains Event Center (a local outdoor garden/nature trail and event center) midday. Our trauma nurse and social worker lead the group and help to provide local resources for after discharge support. On the off months the regional TSN meeting is held by the sister UCHealth facilities in Greeley and Fort Collins.
E-mail [email protected] for more information.
Trauma Survivors Support Group
Hosted by Palomar Health in Escondido, California.
This in-person gathering occurs every 2nd Tuesday from 10 am to Noon at the Palomar Health, Escondido Campus.
The gatherings provide a space for shared understanding, emotional support and practical tools for healing. Healing doesn’t stop at hospital discharge. Together, we have created a space where survivors and their loved ones can continue their healing journey with compassion, support and a strong sense of community.
For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected]
Brain Injury Recovery Warriors of Southwest Florida
Hosted by Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL.
Join us for a supportive gathering designed for young adults navigating life after a brain injury. We understand the challenges and changes that come with recovery, and our group offers comfort, understanding, and community.
This is a safe space to share experiences and connect with others in similar situations as you navigate recovery and young adulthood in SWFL. This group is for survivors ages 18-35 and for individuals that have acquired a traumatic brain injury through a traumatic event such as a motor vehicle crash.
This group meets in person from 6:00pm-7:30pm on the second Wednesday of each month.
Link to Register
For more information, e-mail [email protected].
TBI Survivors Empowerment Group
Hosted by Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL.
Join us to connect with others who understand your journey and find support in a compassionate environment. This group is for any individual with a traumatic brain injury whose traumatic brain injury was acquired through a traumatic event, for example a motor vehicle crash.
Whether you are seeking understanding or simply a space to share, you are not alone. We look forward to welcoming you.
This group meets in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month, with the exception of November and December, from 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Link to Register
For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Hybrid Support Groups
Let’s CHAT Survivors Support Group
Hosted by the University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee.
This is a general support group for trauma survivors on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6 pm EST. Currently meetings are held virtually and in-person. This support group is for adults up to age 72.
Register by phone or e-mail
[email protected]
865-305-9970
Trauma Survivors Support Group
Hosted by the Advent Health in Greenwood Village, CO
The trauma support group for survivors of traumatic injury is hosted on the 1st Friday of each month from 1 to 2 pm. You can attend in-person or virtually. This group offers a unique opportunity to build connection, resilience, and healing alongside other survivors. Together, we will work towards understanding and processing trauma with a supportive and compassionate community.
For more information or to register
[email protected]
303269-4638
Virtual Support Groups
TSN Survivor Support Group
Hosted by American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network Team.
This virtual support group is hosted three times a month on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday of the month.
Register by form at https://traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/supportgroup
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
Atrium Health Survivors Group
Hosted by Atrium Health Trauma Survivors Network
This virtual group has a single link for Survivors, Family & Friends, and Young Adults and then separate into breakout groups after a brief welcome. It is hosted on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 pm ET.
For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected]
GCUH Trauma Survivors Network
Virtual Peer Support Group
Hosted by Gold Coast University Hospital in Southport, Queensland, Australia .
Attendees must be over the age of 16.
Register by e-mail [email protected]
Trauma Survivor’s Network Peer Support Group
Hosted by SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Support group is for survivors only who are age 18 or older.
Register by e-mail [email protected]
Stony Brook Trauma Support Group
Hosted by Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, New York.
This support group is hosted on the Second Tuesday of the Month.
Register by e-mail or phone
[email protected]
631-624-7095
Together We Can: Trauma Survivors Support Group
Hosted by Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
This support group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30-7:00pm ET. Attendees must be over 18.
Register by e-mail [email protected]
UAB Trauma Survivors Support Group
Hosted by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, Alabama.
The group meets virtually on the third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. This group is a safe space for trauma survivors to gain support and hope from those with similar experiences. Not only can you receive support, but you can help others by sharing valuable insights from your recovery journey.
Register by online form or e-mail https://www.uabmedicine.org/trauma-survivors-network/
[email protected]
GW Trauma Survivors Group
Hosted by George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
This is a space where individuals who have been traumatically injured can connect with others who have experienced something similar. Group meets once per month in the evening. The date and link is sent out via email 2-3 weeks prior to the support group meeting.
Register or learn more by e-mailing
[email protected]
STC Trauma Survivors Virtual Support Group
Hosted by University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
This virtual support group is available for survivors of traumatic injury and their families/friends. The virtual group meets usually the 2nd Monday of the month from 2-3pm ET on Webex. Register for more information.
Register by online form https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/399f41912ba84927bf8b2ae69a2d2d73
UVA Trauma Talk
Hosted by University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia.
This group meets on the third Thursday of the month from 5- 6:30 pm ET via Zoom. Quarterly in-person gatherings are possible.
Register or learn more by e-mailing or calling
[email protected]
Cell: (434) 249-6558 / Desk: (434) 243-9197
Pediatric Support Groups
TSN Teen & Young Adults Group
Hosted by Atrium Health Levine’s Children’s Hospital
TSN Teen & Young Adults Group is a place for high-school and college-aged individuals who are trauma survivors to connect and receive support. It is hosted on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 pm ET.
For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected]
Tween/Teen Group
Hosted by Atrium Health Levine’s Children’s Hospital
For youth ages 11-15 who have experienced a traumatic injury or have experience an injury within their family. This group is hosted from 5-6 pm ET on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected]
Family & Caregiver Support Groups
Atrium Health Family and Friends Group
Hosted by Atrium Health Trauma Survivors Network
This virtual group has a single link for Survivors, Family & Friends, and Young Adults and then separate into breakout groups after a brief welcome. It is hosted on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 pm ET.
For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected]
TSN Family & Caregiver Support Group
Hosted by American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network Team.
This virtual support group is hosted on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm ET.
Register by form at https://traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/familysupportgroup
Questions can be sent to [email protected]
DOC 101
Hosted by Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
This support group is for caregivers of severe brain injury survivors. It is a 12-week group meeting on Tuesdays from 4 – 5:15 PM CST on Zoom.
DOC is a Disorder of Conscious, a condition that follows severe brain injury. People with DOC usually require total care for physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities.
Interest form
For more information, e-mail:
[email protected]
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