As President & CEO Mark A. Wallace shared earlier today, many of us are struggling with anger, grief and sadness as we process the events that happened in Uvalde, Texas. Please know that these feelings are normal and expected in the wake of such a traumatic incident.
As you connect with your personal resources of friends, family, and spiritual support to cope with what transpired, please also remember Texas Children’s is here to help. As One Amazing Team, we always come together to help each other during times of grief and healing. Should you need assistance, please lean on each other. In addition, here are resources available to you:
- Candlelight vigil: For the next 24 hours, there will be candlelight vigils in our chapels and an opportunity to place messages and prayers on the Tree of Hope.
- Chaplain services: The Chaplains and Employee Assistance Program will host four memorial services at each of our campuses. Times are still being determined. Please check back as details become available.
- Employee Assistance Program:
- For our TCH employees, please click here for multiple resources to support you during this time, including confidential counseling, stress management services and support systems for managing grief.
- For our Baylor partners, please contact Baylor EAP Contact at 713-500-3008
- Additional resources: Our EAP Plus partners offer these additional resources, including this website, which provides information on how to cope with traumatic events. In addition, this guide contains other useful information.
Please take care of yourselves and each other. There will be more information regarding additional support services and ways to support the people of Uvalde in an upcoming global email.