Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

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

veronica.silva@uhsrgv.com

 

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

One Love - Presentation engaging students through compelling, relatable films and honest conversations around healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors

Critical Incident Stress Management for Community Organizations 

Trauma Informed Care Presentation for Community Organizations

Mental Health First Aid for Adults

Mental Health First Aid for Adults Assisting Children & Youth 

 

 

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.