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Uvalde Together
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Uvaled County Fairplex 2104 E. Main Uvalde, Texas 78801 Hours of Operation Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 11a.m. to 5 p.m. 830-276-1369 After Hours, on weekends or holidays, call the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990
Mission StatementThe Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (UTRC) is a program of The Ecumenical Center that provides resources, support, and hope to individuals, families, students, faculty, community and organizations impacted by the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.
Counseling ServicesWe provide long-term support and therapy services, at no cost, to the Uvalde community.
All services are FREE of charge and provided regardless of citizenship status.
All services are FREE of charge and provided regardless of citizenship status.
Helpful Tips
Here are some of the most important things you can do right now.Stay in your normal routine as much as possible.Even if you do not feel like it, go to work, go to school and try to carry on with your usual chores. It helps to reduce stress if you continue doing the things you would normally do every day.
Reach out for help.Feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety and depression are common after a traumatic event. When you feel distressed, do not be alone. Talk to someone who is understanding and cares about you.
Seek counseling.If you are struggling with memories, flashbacks or reminders of violence, counseling can offer some coping strategies. It is not uncommon for survivors of mass violence to seek counseling months or even years after an event.
Deal with feelings of survivor’s guilt.It is not unusual for survivors of a traumatic event to feel guilt. To process this emotion, it may help to find a way to honor those who died or were injured by remembering them in private, with your faith community, or by doing an activity that has meaning to you in the community at large.
Connect with other survivors when you’re ready.Many people who have suffered from mass violence say it is helpful over time to connect with other survivors. The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center can help connect survivors with support group resources in Uvalde and other communities.
Learn what triggers your anxiety.If images of the event or loud noises trigger unease, remind yourself that the event is not happening again and these bad feelings will pass. Try writing down what bothers you when you are feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern. Practice the
Reach out for help.Feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety and depression are common after a traumatic event. When you feel distressed, do not be alone. Talk to someone who is understanding and cares about you.
Seek counseling.If you are struggling with memories, flashbacks or reminders of violence, counseling can offer some coping strategies. It is not uncommon for survivors of mass violence to seek counseling months or even years after an event.
Deal with feelings of survivor’s guilt.It is not unusual for survivors of a traumatic event to feel guilt. To process this emotion, it may help to find a way to honor those who died or were injured by remembering them in private, with your faith community, or by doing an activity that has meaning to you in the community at large.
Connect with other survivors when you’re ready.Many people who have suffered from mass violence say it is helpful over time to connect with other survivors. The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center can help connect survivors with support group resources in Uvalde and other communities.
Learn what triggers your anxiety.If images of the event or loud noises trigger unease, remind yourself that the event is not happening again and these bad feelings will pass. Try writing down what bothers you when you are feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern. Practice the