At North Memorial Health, we recognize that trauma affects individuals, families, and communities.
At North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital, we understand that healing and recovery can be difficult for both patients and their families. Our comprehensive trauma services are designed to support you every step of the way, providing timely, high-quality care that addresses both physical injuries and emotional well-being.
As a Level I Trauma Center with over 50 years of experience, our dedicated team is available 24/7 to care for individuals of all ages, including children. We prioritize family needs and are committed to research, education, and community outreach to promote safety and health. We also offer resources to help you navigate the emotional challenges of trauma, including family support services and connections to community resources. Our aim is to provide integrated medical and psychological support for a well-rounded recovery experience.
At North Memorial Health, we are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of trauma survivors and their families, believing that healing is best achieved through compassion, collaboration, and community support.
Today, we want to take a moment to honor the unique journey each of you is on. Healing is deeply personal, and it’s important to remember that you are never alone.
TSN Coordinator
“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.” – Hubert H. Humphrey
Teri Evans
[email protected]
763-581-3671
North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital
3300 Oakdale Ave N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
northmemorial.com/specialty/trauma/
Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
May 2026- 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 here .
National Trauma Survivors Day!
May 20, 2026 – The 3rd Wednesday in May is 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 here.
Trauma Survivors Community Connection Group
Peer support groups are designed to provide individuals with a safe space to share their experiences, challenges, and successes. These groups foster a sense of community, understanding, and empowerment among participants. Learn more and register here.
NextSteps Online
Ongoing – The NextSteps program is a free 6-week self management course designed to recognize that YOU play the most important role in your recovery. based on the principles of self-management. It uses techniques that have been scientifically proven to increase one’s self confidence and sense of empowerment. NextSteps teaches you the skills to become an active self manager of your health and your life. Learn more here.
STOP THE BLEED®
Traumatic injuries are often sudden and unexpected. They can occur due to falls, accidents, and intentional violence. Learning how to STOP THE BLEED® can help increase the chances of survival following traumatic injury. Join us to practice bleeding control techniques led by experts from North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center. Learn more here.
Community Paramedics (CP)
A Community Paramedic (CP) is an advanced paramedic that works to increase access to primary and preventive care and decrease use of emergency departments. Learn more here.
Families and Caregivers
To our families and caregivers: we know traumatic injuries affect you too! The Trauma Survivor’s family class is tailored to assist families in preparing for the caregiving role by providing resources, information, and addressing common concerns during hospitalization. Topics covered includes: navigating the hospital stay, obtaining necessary information, patient care plans, managing visitors, self-care for care givers, preparing for discharge and transition to hone/rehab, what to expect when you leave the hospital, care giving at home, advocating for the patient with the medical team, and navigating family changes. Register for TSN Family and Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Community Resources
Post Care and Recovery Resources
Acute Stress Disorder
Sometimes also referred to as acute reaction to stress or acute stress reaction, is a sudden reaction following a potentially traumatic or intensely stressful or emotionally upsetting event such as a serious injury or accident, the loss of a loved one or being involved in a natural disaster. For support, education, click on link https://applications.emro.who.int/docs/WHOEMMNH237E-eng.pdf
Allina Health
Education, support groups, and counseling
651-628-1752
Aurora Center Support Groups – University of Minnesota
For survivors of sexual assault/relationship violence. Open to UMN-TC and Augsburg University students, staff, or faculty members.
Beacon of Strength Mental Health Services
Virtual Therapy Services
Bloomington-Richfield Grief Coalition – Support Groups
612-735-2839
Brain Injury Association Support Group MN – Crosby, MN
This group meets on every other Thursday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m
612-378-2742
Brain Injury Support Group – Golden Valley, MN
612-775-2589
Courage Kenny Rehab held on the 2nd Tuesday of most months (except holidays), 6:30-8 p.m
Brain Injury Support Group for Survivors, Family, and Friends – Courage Kenny Rehab – St. Croix
651-439-8283
Brighter Days Grief Center
Education, resources, and groups
952-303-3873
Community Action – Partnership of Hennepin County – Community Resources Guide
Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)
Services include: Food Market, Meals on Wheels, Housing Services
Downtown Coalition for Grief Support
612-317-3454
Essentia Health Grief Support
218-786-1255
Family Means Center for Grief & Loss
St. Paul families, couples, kids and adults
651-641-0177
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Virtual support groups are free 90-minute online groups to support survivors of physical injury. Groups discuss a monthly topic and are co-led by TSN Trauma Professionals and TSN Peers.
GriefShare Grief and Loss Support Groups
Growing Through Grief
952-993-6299
Hennepin County Resources for Community
For homelessness/Financial: hennepin.us/emergency-supports
612-348-4111
Jewish Services of St. Paul
651-698-0767
Mayo Clinic Bereavement Support
507-284-4002
Mental Health – Mental Health Support Resources for residents and their loved ones.
Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
612-378-2742
Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board
Financial help for victims of violent crimes
651-201-7300
Minnesota Trauma Project
MN Trauma Project – Minneapolis – Minnesota – For a Trauma Informed MN
Minnesota Trauma Recovery Institute
RS EDEN/MN-TRI offers a number of therapy groups for people interested in group setting.
MN Network of Hospice & Palliative Care
NAMI Family Support Group
Carver County | Minnesota NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness
North Memorial Health Grief & Loss Support
763-581-9590
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. Adult and Group Therapy
844-697-8766
Prince of Peace Grief Support
Burnsville, MN
952-898-9312
Rural Community Resources
National Rural Health Duluth, MN
Sexual Violence Center
Offers on-site support groups in correctional/school facilities for Carver, Hennepin, and Scott counties
612-871-5100
South Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support
Southwest Grief Coalition
Support groups in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen
The Twin Cities Men’s Center
Social Services Organization
612-822-5892
Trauma and PTSD Support Groups in Minnesota
Host in-person Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) St. Paul (Kristin Lund)
612-482-6488
West Central Minnesota Brain Injury Support Group
Willmar, MN
Meets on the last Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
320-235-5310
West Suburban Grief Coalition
763-545-1108
Women’s Wellness & Parenting Support Center
Bloomington, MN
612-293-7697