The Stepping Strong Transforming Recovery After Injury for the Long-term (TRAIL) Clinic, originally launched as a Stepping Strong Innovator Award project, is now a fully operational care model at Brigham and Women’s Hospital where it provides vital support to patients in their recovery from traumatic injuries.
A New Approach to Care
As New England’s first collaborative care model for traumatic injury survivors, the Stepping Strong TRAIL Clinic provides a centralized solution for patients requiring a wide range of specialized care from various disciplines. Here, patients receive integrated, coordinated, and compassionate treatment that not only addresses their medical needs but also helps overcome logistical challenges that may otherwise hinder their recovery.
200+ clinic visits
Providing accessible care to trauma survivors
90 patients assisted
Receiving personalized and specialized treatment
110+ referrals
Connecting patients to critical recovery resources
Conduct a holistic health assessment
Identify clinical and social needs
Develop a collaborative care plan and discuss recovery goals
In this clinic, they’ve looked into other aspects of how I’m doing—financially and mentally—and try to help me with situations of that nature. They’re very thorough. It’s not just about the care they provide; they’re very open in their approach. It’s a holistic way of healing.”
Stepping Strong TRAIL Clinic Patient
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Patient Information
The clinic is not currently open to external patients. All patients must be identified and referred by an inpatient provider. Please see the “Referrals” tab for more information.
- Admitted to the Brigham general surgery trauma service for traumatic injury
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Increased risk for poor long-term outcomes
- Injuries resulting from interpersonal violence
- Limited English proficiency
- Weak social support network
- Low perceived socioeconomic status
- Substance Use Disorder
During the pilot phase, eligible patients will be identified by inpatient staff at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Stepping Strong TRAIL Clinic is not currently open to external referrals.
- BWH Medical Specialties (BMS)
45 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
8:00 am–12:00 pm - Find more information about us online! www.brighamandwomens.org/surgery/trail-clinic
- For questions or additional information about the Stepping Strong TRAIL Clinic:
- Email: bwhtrailclinic@mgb.org
- Phone: 617-525-9327
- Email: bwhtrailclinic@mgb.org
Our Initiative With the TRAIL Clinic
The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation provides crucial funding and strategic backing to launch and sustain this groundbreaking program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This initiative exemplifies the Stepping Strong Center’s commitment to advancing comprehensive trauma recovery solutions for patients and their families.
Your donation helps reimagine care for trauma survivors.