South Texas Health System McAllen (179)

South Texas Health System (STHS) McAllen is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma, which means we provide life-saving procedures for those who are in immediate danger — arranging for essential specialty treatment within the hospital as well as working in cooperation with other trauma centers. 

Recovery for Trauma Survivors and Caregivers

You are not alone.

After a traumatic incident has occurred, survivors and caregivers may need guidance or peer support to reach recovery.

Recovery is a process where survivors and caregivers strive to improve their health and mental wellbeing. Empowerment is important for living a self-directed life. Establishing purpose with meaningful activities such as volunteer work, time spent with family and friends, school, work, or even establishing independence are helpful in reaching recovery. 

• Support Group for Trauma Survivors – no cost to join & open to the community

Join us for peer support groups. Individuals come together to discuss their personal recovery after a physical injury has occurred.

Please ask us how you may volunteer with the Trauma Survivors Network at STHS McAllen

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT

(956)632-4929

[email protected]

Our trauma team is also focused on Violence & Injury Prevention. We have a dedicated injury prevention team committed to identifying patterns of injury and directing our prevention efforts accordingly. Areas of focus include:

• Fall Prevention
• Motor Vehicle Safety
• Pedestrian & Bike Safety
• Mental Health Conditions
• Suicide Prevention
• Gun safety
• Teen dating violence awareness
• Alcohol and substance misuse

Programs offered by Injury Prevention:

Trauma Survivors Network

Stop the Bleed

Power of Youth Presentation & Power of Parents Presentations – in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) South Texas Affiliate

Be SMART for Kids a program by Everytown for Gun Safety- Critical importance of responsible gun storage in suicide & violence prevention

Critical Incident Stress Management for Community Organizations 

Trauma Informed Care Presentation for Community Organizations

Community Collaboration

We appreciate the support, events, and evidence-based education/presentations from organizations within our community for Injury Prevention efforts.

• MADD South Texas Affiliate – Mothers Against Drunk Driving

• Office of Border Public Health – Texas Department of State Health Services (Texas-Mexico Border) Development of sufficient health workforce & access to primary, preventive, and specialty care.

• TXDoT – Texas Department of Transportation

• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston – CHSA First Responder Program 

Educational Partnerships

• Our Lady of the Lake University, Worden School of Social Work – Graduate Level Internship.

• University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, School of Social Work – Graduate Level Internship.