Jamie Chase, TSN Coordinator
As your TSN Coordinator, I am committed to supporting individuals and families affected by trauma. My goal is to walk alongside you with care and understanding, offering the guidance, resources, and support you need to navigate the challenges of recovery.
If you have any questions about the Trauma Survivors Network, Next Steps, or need local/national resources, don’t hesitate to contact me!
Telephone: (570) 422-8161
Fax: (570) 422-8137
The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) is a national program that connects trauma survivors, their families, and professionals to support recovery.
The network provides:
- Virtual Support Groups
- Peer Mentorship
- NextSteps Program & more.
Joining the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) through Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono (LVH-P) offers a range of benefits designed to support you and your loved ones during and after a serious injury. This includes the monthly newsletter, TSNotebook (resources), upcoming course or educational opportunities, support group updates and highlights on the latest research initiatives.
Did you know…
MAY is Trauma Awareness Month!
The entire month of May is focused on raising awareness for trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more about national initiatives and events for May 2026, click here.
National Trauma Survivors Day!
The 3rd Wednesday in May is recognized as National Trauma Survivors Day. We celebrate together the strength and resiliency of trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more about national initiatives and events happening on May 20, 2026, click here.
November 18th is National Injury Prevention Awareness Day!
Every year on November 18th, communities around the world gather to raise awareness about the importance of preventing injuries and violence. For more information, click here.
Ongoing Programs/Services
NextSteps Online: Next session starts on May 20th – June 30th
The NextSteps program is a free 6-week self-management course designed to recognize that YOU play the most important role in your recovery. You’ll learn the principles of self-management, emotional adjustment tools while building a healthy support network. The program uses techniques that have been scientifically proven to increase oneself confidence and sense of empowerment. NextSteps teaches you the skills to become an active self-manager of your health and your life. Click here to learn more.
National Trauma Survivors Support Group
ONLINE – 2nd (3:30pm EST) and 4th (5:30pm EST) Wednesday of every month. To learn more or sign-up, click here.
TSN Family & Caregiver Support Group
ONLINE – 1st Wednesday of every month at 1pm EST. To learn more or sign-up, click here.
Survivor Stories & Education
Crossing the Finish Line Together: 2026
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Atlas Visits Cedars Sinai
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Johanne’s Story
On February 2, 2025, my life changed forever. I was working security when a shooting…
Preparing for Higher Education
In a little over a month, Colleges, Universities, Technical Schools, and Career Training Centers will…
Strengthening Care Through Caregiver Support
Strengthening Care Through Caregiver Support At Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center’s Trauma Survivors Network program,…
Deborah’s Survival Story
On January 30, 2026, my life changed forever when I was attacked by three pitbull…
Hospital Information
Visitation Policy
Directions
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Parking Instructions
Free Valet Parking
For your convenience, free valet parking is available for patients and visitors to the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at LVH–Pocono.
Hughes Cancer Center entrance. Valet service is available 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Patients and visitors using the service can drive up and check their keys with the valet attendant who will then park the car in a secure lot and retrieve it when you are leaving the hospital.
Other Parking Options
Main Lot (J) – Next to Sapphire Care & Rehab’s parking lot.
Emergency Room (Lot #2) – Available for patients and those who accompanied them to the ER.
Cancer Center Parking Lot – Patients may park in designated spaces.
Resources & Services
Click on a drop-down for more information. For additional support, please contact us.
Injury Prevention & Safety
Post-Injury Supports
American Trauma Society PA Division – Post fall videos & tips for home safety
Family Caregiver Alliance – National resource for individuals taking care of family members.
Injury Free Coalition for Kids
National Limb Loss Resource Center – Resources and supports for people with limb loss and limb difference, their families, and their support networks.
NextSteps Online (provided by TSN) – Free 6-week course to help manage life after an injury.
Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) – Assists families in preparing for the caregiving role by providing resources, information, and addressing common concerns during hospitalization.
Trauma Survivors Network Support Groups – Provides a space to share experiences of injury recovery, offer mutual support, and enhance coping skills.
Bereavement/Grief Support
Bereavement Support Group (for adults) – Meets once a month, Tuesdays or Thursdays, at Smithfields Library. Call (570) 242-3536 for more information.
Grief Share – Meets Sundays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at Mt. Eaton Church in Saylorsburg. Call (570) 992-7050 for more information.
Monroe County VNA Hospice Bereavement Group – Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 12pm at Office of VNA Hospice East Stroudsburg. Call (570) 421-5390 for more information.
Food Assistance
Bushkill Outreach Program – Emergency Food Assistance Program. Income eligibility requirements.
Greater Shiloh Food Pantry – Call 610.252.5640 for information regarding times, dates, and more.
Helping Hands Food Pantry by Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church – 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at 5pm. Parking opens at 4:30pm. Call 570.421.0750 for more information.
Monroe County Assistance Office – Assistance with SNAP, healthcare/medical needs, LIHEAP & more.
Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network – (Food Pantry) Every Tuesday of each month & 2nd Saturday. Clients must be registered!
PVEN Food Pantry – Services anyone in need, all ages, children, seniors, individuals, families, low income. Call 570.992.3136 or visit their website for more information.
Salvation Army of East Stroudsburg – (Food Pantry) 4th Thursday of each month; Hours are 9:30am – 11:30am. Clients must be registered!
The Everybody Eats Project by Metamorphosis Women’s Empower Initative – (Food Pantry) Call 570.234.3200 to get more information.
Housing Resources
Emergency Housing/Cold Weather Shelters – Links to emergency housing, rent and housing assistance.
Family Promise – Provides shelter, other services to families experiencing homelessness. Call 570-420-8589 for more information.
Monroe County Housing Authority – Based on income limits and application process required.
Pocono Area Transitional Housing (PATH) – Transitional housing for homeless families with children.
Salvation Army East Stroudsburg – Emergency shelter for single individuals & families up to 30 days. Call 570-421-3050 to schedule.
Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church – Cold weather shelter, November 1st through March 31st from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am, seven nights a week.
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
988 Lifeline – Free and confidential crisis lifeline.
Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health & Developmental Services – Mental health case management, referrals, developmental services & more.
Carbon, Monroe & Pike Crisis Intervention Services provides mobile crisis support, mental health intervention, assessment, screening, and referral services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crossroads Community Services provides multiple services such as Blended Case Management, Permanent Supportive Housing, Flexible Housing Fund/Bridge program, with the intention of supporting individuals with mental illness.
Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. – Provides residential, financial and vocational services for adults with behavioral health and intellectual disabilities in Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Supportive Programs for Individuals and Families Affected by Mental Health Disorders
New Perspectives – For telephone and mobile crisis intervention services, call 570-992-0879 for crisis and emergency counseling and referral 24 hours a day.
Resources for Human Development (RHD) – Behavioral Health, Addiction Recovery, Crisis Intervention & more.
Street 2 Feet Outreach Center provides case management and support services to the homeless population in Monroe County.
Older Adult Services
Monroe County Area of Aging – Support groups, farmers market, personal care homes, meals & more.
Monroe County Meals on Wheels – Services include client meals, wellness checks, pantry programs & more.
Pocono Family YMCA (Stroudsburg) – Exercise Class Thursdays at 10am (Contact the Loder Center for more information).
Protective Services – If you suspect Elder Abuse call 1-800-498-0330!
Older Adult Fall Prevention
American Trauma Society PA Division – Post fall videos & tips for home safety
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Patient & Caregiver Supports – Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI)
Chair Exercise for Strength & Balance
National Council on Aging – Aging well resources including home fall prevention, caregiver support, nutrition & exercise, and more.
Older Adult Fall Prevention (provided by CDC) – Free Falls check list and mobility plan.
Safe Driving
Impaired Driving – Effect of substances and driving
Senior Centers & Activities (Monroe County)
Barrett Senior Center (Cresco) – “Healthy Steps in Motion” Mondays at 10am from March 2nd – April 27th. Improve physical health and reduce risks of future falls through structured exercise. Click here for more activities.
Chestnuthill Senior Center (Brodheadsville) – Chair Exercise Video Wednesdays at 10:30am. Click here for more activities.
Loder Senior Center (East Stroudsburg) – Seated Zumba Mondays at 10:30am. Click here for more activities.
Mountain Senior Center (Tobyhanna) – YMCA Exercise Class Tuesdays at 10am. Click here for more activities.
Veteran Services
County Veteran Affairs – Call 570.517.3187
Stand Down by Valor Foundation Clinic – Food pantry, meals, clothing and more. Click here for more information.
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center – Healthcare services for Veterans, your families and caregivers.
Victims Services
PA ChildLine – If you suspect child abuse or neglect, call ChildLine (1-800-932-0313)
Safe Monroe – FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services for anyone who has been a victim, or family members of victims, of domestic and/or sexual abuse.
Victims Resource Center – Offers services to men, women, adolescents and children who are victims of crime, as well as their family members and friends affected by the incident.
Victims & Witness Assistance – Information, assistance, and advocacy to all victims, witnesses and significant others.
Click here to download Monroe County Resource Card.
Stop the Bleed Initiative
Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in minutes, often before emergency responders arrive. LVHN–Pocono is proud to support the national Stop the Bleed initiative, helping community members gain the skills to act quickly and save lives.
We offer hands-on training based on the American College of Surgeons course materials; covering simple, effective techniques such as applying pressure, packing wounds, and how to use a tourniquet.
To learn more about training opportunities, email your TSN Coordinator.
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