Trauma Survivors Network At UNC Health
Empowering Recovery. Restoring Strength
When trauma occurs, lives change—and so should support. The Trauma
Survivors Network (TSN) is here to provide education, peer support, and
community resources for survivors and families during recovery.
This program is provided at no cost to patients or families.
WHY TSN?
Recovery is not just physical—it’s emotional, social, and practical.
TSN helps survivors:
- Feel less alone
- Navigate strong emotions
- Build confidence after injury
- Find peer mentors
- Learn self-management skills
Kathy Wilson, RN
UNC TSN Coordinator
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Jaclyn Portelli
Tremont, MD MPH
Associate Trauma
Medical Director
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TSN Support Groups
TSN offers regular, guided spaces where survivors can come together to heal — not alone, but as a community.
In our support groups, you can...
- Share your story in a safe, supported setting
- Connect with others on similar paths
- Learn helpful coping strategies
- Find comfort in shared understanding
Visit our website to find local and national support groups near you.
TandemStride
Real people. Real experiences. Real support. TandemStride provides trained peer mentors, caregiver support, and navigation of community health resources. It’s confidential and practical support after injury.
- Trained peer mentors
- Caregiver support
- Navigation of community health resources
- Confidential, judgment-free environment
- Practical guidance tailored to your journey
Download the App. Use code UNCMC
NextSteps & Other Resources
Free 6-week course
NextSteps: Managing Life After Trauma
NextSteps is a free 6-week course designed to help you manage life after injury.
What you’ll learn:
- Self-management skills
- Emotional adjustment tools
- Identify and break cycles of anxiety
- Building a healthy support network
Other Resources Available
Ask your provider team about additional resources available to you and your loved ones:
- Self-care activities (breathing exercises, coloring, journaling, etc.)
- Spiritual care
- Mental health support
- Educational resources
- Support after discharge
