Northern Neck Times

Together We Can: Trauma Survivors Support Group 

March 16

5:30 pm  -  7:00 pm 

Together We Can: Trauma Survivors Support Group provides peer support for trauma survivors and their families who may be having difficulty coping with recovery or just want to find strength in others who are walking in the same shoes. These support groups are facilitated by VCU Health and VCU team members in conjunction with the Trauma Survivors Network. We encourage you to take this time for yourself and be supportive of fellow trauma survivors who may be in different places in their healing journey.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about the Trauma Survivors Network and resources available to you, please call (804) 828-6426 and leave a message with your phone number and one of our team members will return your call.

Disclaimers and Group Rules:

• This group is to provide emotional support, information, encouragement, and resources.
• This group is not a substitute for medical help. Please consult your healthcare provider for medical advice or if you have questions regarding your health and well-being.
• Discussions are confidential. However, we will contact your emergency contact if we are concerned about your safety or the safety of others.
• Everyone has different beliefs and views. Everyone is making tough choices for their family. It is important that we are respectful of everyone's choices and beliefs and that this is a safe space for all.
• Alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and weapons of any kind are not permitted. Please silence your phones during our sessions and find childcare for young children. Disruptive behavior, along with failure to follow any of the rules above may result in your being asked to leave the group.

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, thoughts of self-harm and/or harming others please contact your local crisis line below, 811/911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

• Chesterfield Mental Health crisis: (804) 748-6356
• Hanover Mental Health crisis: (804) 365-4200
• Henrico Mental Health crisis: (804) 727-8484
• Richmond Behavioral Health Authority crisis: (804) 819-4100

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