Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

Survive. Connect. Rebuild.

A Program of the ATS

OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center

 

OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center, is the only comprehensive academic hospital in the state that offers the widest range of medical and surgical services in the region. Holding the highest national rating a trauma center can receive as verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Committee on Trauma, Oklahoma’s only Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health serves as a comprehensive regional hub for trauma-related care available to all people of all ages, including children – total care for every aspect of injury from prevention through rehabilitation. As Oklahoma’s flagship comprehensive, academic health system, we’ve been steadfast in our commitment to education, research and patient care.

TSN Coordinator

Catheren Miller, MSW, LMSW
Catheren.Miller
Email Coordinator

Address
711 Stanton L. Young Blvd, Suite 520
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104

Telephone
work: 405-271-1709

Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Dawson shares his story to inspire and encourage other survivors and bring them hope after injury.


Upcoming Programs & Events

National Virtual Support Group for Trauma Survivors

2nd Wednesday of each month 3-4:30pm ET and 4th Wednesday of each month 6:30-8pm ET

Register to join free, 90 minute online groups to support survivors of physical injury. Groups are co-led by TSN Trauma Professionals and TSN Peers. Learn more

Brain Injury Support Group

First and Third Tuesday of each month • 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm CST

Brain Injury/Stroke Survivors and Family Members, Caregivers, and Interested Professionals Learn more

Caregiver Support Group

Mondays • 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm CST

This is a support group for caregivers. If interested contact the Trauma Coordinator and they will send a referral. They will then add your email to the caregiver support group list and links are sent weekly to provide online access. Learn more

Grief Support Group

EVERY OTHER MONDAY, JANUARY TO MAY 6:30 TO 7:30 P.M.

Calm Waters Grief Support Groups are ongoing. Families, children, ages 3 to 18, and individuals, may join a support group at any time and attend as long as needed. Learn more

Peer Visitor Support

Hospitalization following a traumatic injury can be filled with uncertainty, pain, anxiety and frustration. The TSN offers trauma patients an opportunity to talk with a trained peer visitor who can help the newly injured person through this difficult time and serve as a positive role model for the future. Since they have all lived through the trauma recovery experience, including the rescue scene, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and returning home, TSN peer visitors understand the concerns of new trauma patients on a deeply personal level. When a new trauma patient talks about his or her anxieties regarding the recovery ahead or the frustrations of dealing with the medical system, the TSN peer visitor can offer understanding and some tips for getting through the day. Most important, they are there to listen, address concerns and answer questions. If you are interested in being a peer support, please email your TSN Coordinator Catheren. Learn more

Community Forum

Link up with other survivors and their families for information, support and hope. Learn more

NextSteps

Class Begins Januaray 3rd

NextSteps is a FREE interactive program to help you manage your life after a serious injury. It will help you explore the ways your life has changed and how you can move forward. In NextSteps, you will work through a series of lessons and have the opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others who are facing similar challenges. You can do all of this, while working at your own pace and in your own surroundings. Learn more


Community Resources

ABLE Tech and the Oklahoma Equipment Exchange

http://www.ok.gov/abletech/

The AT Equipment Exchange Program is a free service provided by Oklahoma ABLE Tech to assist individuals in obtaining previously owned AT at a potentially reduced cost to the individual. The AT Equipment Exchange Program allows Oklahomans to recycle AT through an information exchange service in which individuals can list those items no longer needed on a public database. Both buyers and sellers can access the list of used AT either by calling the toll free INFO-line or accessing the website.

American Burn Association

https://ameriburn.org/

The American Burn Association and its members dedicate their efforts and resources to promoting and supporting burn-related research, education, care, rehabilitation, and prevention.

American Red Cross

https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/online-safety-classes

Be prepared to provide care at home, at school or in your community by learning the appropriate care to provide for first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Taken entirely online only.

AMPOWER

https://empoweringamputees.ning.com/

The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events.

BrainLine

https://www.brainline.org/

Brain injury facts, information, symptoms and support. Resources for preventing, treating, and living with brain injury. This is a terrific site and a valuable resource for survivors, their families, and professionals.

Caregiver Action Network

https://www.caregiveraction.org/resources/stay-strong-while-caregiving

Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease. CAN (the National Family Caregivers Association EIN 52-1780405) is a non-profit organization providing education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

https://www.christopherreeve.org/

The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. 1-800-225-0292

Everytown Survivor Network- Gun Violence Survivor

https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/

The Everytown Survivor Network welcomes anyone who has personally experienced gun violence—whether you have witnessed an act of gun violence, been threatened or wounded with a gun, or had someone you know and cared for wounded or killed. This can include but is not limited to gun homicides, gun suicides, domestic violence involving a gun and unintentional shootings.

Hope After Head Injury

https://www.hopeafterheadinjury.com

Hope After Head Injury exists to bring hope to those who have been impacted by brain injury in their life, whether going through the experience themselves or caring for a loved one. They understand that the journey through head trauma is a road that when walked alone can be scary and lonely. Through the voices of brain injury survivors and caregivers, they provide awareness, encouragement, and hope. Click the link to learn more about Hope After Head Injury.

Latino Community Development Center

https://lcdaok.com/

LCDA is highly collaborative in its health and wellness strategies, relying heavily on relationships with other nonprofits, governmental agencies and religious organizations to help deliver services throughout the greater Oklahoma City region.

Limbs for Life

https://www.limbsforlife.org/

Limbs for Life Foundation provides fully-functional prosthetic care for low-income amputees throughout the United States and internationally and raises awareness of the challenges facing amputees.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

https://humantraffickinghotline.org

Human Trafficking is a crime in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of engaging in sex acts or labor services against his/her will. If you, or someone you know, are a victim of Human Trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888, or visit this website.

Oklahoma Chapter United Spinal Association

https://unitedspinal.org/chapter/oklahoma-chapter-of-united-spinal-association/

The Oklahoma Chapter of United Spinal Association is a 501(c)3 organization that serves individuals and families affected by spinal cord injuries and disease through peer mentoring, advocacy, and support resources for persons living with paralysis and their family members. 800-962-9629

Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation

https://www.okvictimscomp.com

Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation (OCVC) may be available if you or someone you love suffered physical or psychological injury due to a violent crime that occurred anywhere in the state of Oklahoma.

OU Health Mental and Behavioral Health Department

https://www.ouhealth.com/health-services/mental-behavioral-health/

When you choose to work with the mental and behavioral health experts at OU Health in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, you benefit from an extensive array of non-emergency, evidence-based interventions, services and treatments for adults, Request an appointment with an OU Health mental health specialist as a new outpatient or make a change to a scheduled appointment. We accept private insurance, cash payments, Medicare and Medicaid For Oklahoma City, call (405) 271-5251, option 2 For Tulsa, call (918) 660-3130

Palomar

https://palomarokc.org

We partner with other community agencies to provide wraparound services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse, and human trafficking. We are a Family Justice Center, which means that we collaborate with our partner organizations, many of whom have offices in our building, to fulfill our mission. (405) 552-1010

Phoenix Society- Burn Survivors

https://www.phoenix-society.org/

Phoenix Society serves burn survivors, loved ones, burn care professionals, researchers, and anyone else committed to empowering the burn community and building a safer world.

SAMSHA

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.

Spinal Cord Injury Support

https://www.spinalcord.com/

SpinalCord.com is a resource for spinal cord injury survivors and their families. We offer information about the anatomy of a spinal cord injury, contact information for doctors and treatment centers, a directory of support groups across the country, podcasts on critical topics, a blog covering almost any topic you could imagine, and more.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. 1-800-273-8255

VictimConnect Resource Center

https://victimconnect.org/

The VictimConnect Resource Center is a referral helpline where crime victims can learn about their rights and options confidentially and compassionately. As a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime, it combines: a telephone-based helpline, online chat, online information, and service referrals. 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)

YWCA- Oklahoma City

https://www.ywcaokc.org/

YWCA Oklahoma City is, at our core, emergency crisis-intervention services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We are the triage unit for survivors. YWCA OKC work to lay the foundation for survivors to rebuild lives free from shame, blame, and future violence. 405-948-1770 DV Hotline: 800-522-7233

Mental Health Association Oklahoma

https://mhaok.org/

Help with mental health, Housing, Employment, Criminal Justice Reform and Drop in Centers in Tulsa and OKC


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