University of Virginia Medical Center is a 602 bed academic teaching hospital located in Charlottesville, Virginia. At UVA our Level I Trauma Service has been serving central Virginia and some areas of Western Virginia for 36 years. We are the only Level I center for 22,000 square miles. The unscheduled tragedy of injury affects thousands of Virginians each year. Last year we served over 1,800 patients. At UVA, our surgical critical care and trauma teams handle some of the most complex cases in the state.
Patients who make it to our trauma bay, have a 96 percent chance of survival. These incredible results are possible because of the exceptional care and collaboration between UVA’s Trauma Center and Virginia’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
In addition to treating injuries, University of Virginia Medical Center Level I Trauma Center has a commitment to education, research and injury prevention.
We are excited to be joining TSN and providing monthly support group meetings.
Please visit our websites below.
TSN Coordinator
Brittany Nash, LCSW
Email Coordinator
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 801421
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908-1421
Telephone
Cell: (434) 249-6558 / Desk: (434) 243-9197
Email
[email protected]
Upcoming Events
Trauma Survivors Network – Race to Rebuild
Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 a.m. | The Park
Join us for a walk/run/cycle/roll event to support trauma survivors as they survive, connect, and rebuild after a serious injury. Proceeds benefit the Trauma Survivors Network.
Learn more and sign up here: Race to Rebuild – TSN 2025
Questions? Please contact Brittany Nash, LCSW, UVA Health Trauma Survivor Network Coordinator.
2026-Race-to-Rebuild-Flyer-UVA.pdf
Wednesday, May 20 |10:00 a.m. | UVA Health Hospital Lobby
In recognition of National Trauma Survivors Day on May 20th, our team at UVA Health will be hosting a community education event to raise awareness about trauma and recovery. Throughout the day, we will be sharing information on what trauma is, offering practical coping strategies, and providing guidance on how to support someone on their recovery journey.
We invite you to stop by the hospital lobby to participate in a quick interactive game and leave an encouraging note for one of our trauma survivors. Join us as we come together to support healing, resilience, and hope within our community.
Questions? Please contact Brittany Nash, LCSW, UVA Health Trauma Survivor Network Coordinator.
Community Resources
Check out community resources below:
- Mental Health Resources
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- 1-800-799-4889 or text TALK to 741741
- https://afsp.org/im-having-thoughts-of-suicide/
- The Trevor Project- LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention website
- 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
- Overdose Prevention
- National Center for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Region 10 Community Services Board
- 1-434-972-1800
- https://regionten.org/services/
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Brain Injury Assocation of America
- “Self-esteem is confidence in one’s own worth or abilities. With a brain injury, your body may not feel the same or can’t do what it used to”
- Brain Injury Association of America | BIAhttps://biausa.org/A
- Grief and Healing
- Hospice of the Piedmont
- ” No one should have to cope with loss alone. We provide grief support groups to anyone who needs it, even if their loved one wasn’t in our care”
- Grief and Healing – Hospice of the https://hopva.org/grief-and-healing/Piedmont
- Hospice of the Piedmont
- Family & Caregiver Support Group
- Trauma Survivors Network Family and Caregiver Support Group
- ” You are not alone. Peer support groups are a safe and a brave place where you can connect with others in similar situations”