Renown Regional Medical Center (335)

Trauma Survivor Network

Renown Regional Medical Center

Renown Regional Medical Center is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center, serving communities between Sacramento and Salt Lake City. The Trauma Center is equipped with multiple helipads and dedicated ambulance bays to ensure rapid access to lifesaving care. Our expert trauma team provides comprehensive treatment, coordinated support and ongoing resources to help patients and families navigate the road to recovery.

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TSN Coordinator: Nicole Bishop

Nicole Bishop is the Pediatric Trauma Program Manager for Renown Children’s Hospital in Reno, NV, with over 26 years of experience in pediatric critical care nursing. Nicole directs her clinical focus and leadership on providing the highest level of pediatric healthcare and outcomes to children. In her current role, she is responsible for quality and trauma patient care initiatives, trauma performance improvement and trauma program development.

Contact Nicole:
1155 Mill Street (R12)
Reno, Nevada 89502

Telephone: 775-982-8936

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Trauma Survivor Resources

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Local

Safe Embrace: Provides trauma-informed intervention and prevention programs for individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. Their services are designed to empower survivors, promote safety and foster long-term healing. They facilitate educational programs and community outreach to raise awareness and prevent violence. Safe Embrace is dedicated to ensuring access for all survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or trafficking, please reach out to our 24-hour crisis hotline at 775-322-3466 for confidential support and resources.
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada – Family Violence Prevention Program: Provides safe resources for American Indian/Alaskan Native families experiencing issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault or other victimization by maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, quality advocacy and promoting culturally based outreach and awareness to tribal communities statewide. Call 775-722-8794 for more information.
Washoe Suicide Prevention Alliance (through NNPH): Provides information about temporary, out-of-home secure gun storage is a sensible way to make a home safer. In Nevada, there are legal options for a local licensed firearm dealer, an immediate family member, or even a trusted friend to temporarily store firearms to prevent harm to oneself or others. For free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones call.
Nevada Warmline: The Nevada Warmline is a stigma-free, non-crisis peer support phone service. You can call at 775-241-4212, noon–10p.m., 7 days a week, 365 days per year. You will speak one-on-one with a Peer Wellness Operator. The Warmline is confidential and staffed by trained peers in recovery who provide support to individuals impacted by mental illness or life stressors.

National

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – 988: The 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. Our skilled, judgment-free counselors are here to provide compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.
Veterans Crisis Line – 988 (Press 1): Provides 24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.
National Safety Council: The National Safety Council is a mission-based organization focused on eliminating the leading causes of preventable death and injury. Their efforts and thought leadership center on impacting safety through two strategic pillars, workplace and roadway.
The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24 and their phone number is 866-488-7386.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Mental Health America: If you have gone through a traumatic experience, it is normal to feel emotions such as distress, fear, helplessness, guilt, shame, or anger. If these symptoms don’t go away over time, you may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Visit this website from Mental Health America to find out about PTSD and ways you can help yourself or a family member who may be suffering from PTSD.
National Center for Victims of Crime: The National Center for Victims of Crimes
1. Advocates for Stronger Rights, Protections, and Services for Crime Victims,
2. Provides Education, Training, and Evaluation
3. Serves as a Trusted Source of Current Information on Victims’ Issues. This website helps survivors and families find local assistance, learn about crime and its effects, and browse resources to help victims of crime to rebuild their lives.
Detox.com – PTSD & Addiction Support: Information on support for PTSD and Addiction Helpline available 24/7: call 800-483-2193

Injury Prevention Resources

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Local

Sanford Center for Aging: The Sanford Center for Aging is deeply committed to supporting and empowering older adults in our community. They provide exercise and fall prevention classes as well as a wide range of client programs and comprehensive medical support. Their goal is to help older adults live healthier, more independent lives by addressing their unique needs with compassion, respect and education. Call 775-784-1017 for more information.
Northern Nevada Public Health: Provides tips and resources to help prevent falls in our older adult population.
SilverSneakers: Senior exercise classes available at no cost for adults 65 and older through select Medicare plans. Get moving with thousands of other members from the comfort of your own home with LIVE online classes and workshops. Some in person classes available in Reno.

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National Council on Aging (NCOA): The National Council on Aging (NCOA) delivers the resources, tools, best practices and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and economic well-being.
Zero Fatalities: The mission of Zero Fatalities is to eliminate fatalities on our roadways. Provides education about the five safe driving behaviors, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, motorcyclist safety. There are also resources available for parents of children pre-driving age, ready for learners permit and those ready for driver’s license.
Stop the Bleed : ACS Stop the Bleed offers the premier bleeding control course and kits. They are the largest global provider of bleeding control training and empower anyone to save a life by learning 3 basic actions to control severe bleeding in an injured person.

Brain, Spine & Physical Rehabilitation

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BRAIN – Brain Recovery Assistance Institute Nevada: BRAIN is a unique coaching program focused on the real-world approach to a “next step” program for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries. Programs are client centered and represent a continuum of care with a focus on empowerment, life skills, vocational services, and community re-entry. So, individuals can reach their highest level of independence along with opportunity to continue to improve. Call 775-473-1077 for more information.
Neuromechanics Lab – UNR: They provide baseline and post-injury assessments for concussion management at little to no cost to the patients. The Neuromechanics Laboratory, located on the University of Nevada, Reno’s campus within the Lombardi Recreation Center, primary role is to serve the community by providing critical services for concussion patients. Our expert staff will provide reliable and valid testing that can be used to aid in the clinical decision-making process. The lab has numerous clinical partners throughout the state of Nevada and is the primary concussion evaluator for University sports, Truckee Meadows Community College sports, Washoe County School Districts and many others. Call 775-784-4041 for more information.

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United Spinal Association: United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers, and professionals. Its goal is to provide people living with SCI/D with active lifestyle information, peer support, advocacy, and services that maximize their independence and enable them to remain active in their communities. Visit the website for more information.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation: The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving research and life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. Call 800-225-0292.
Amputee Coalition: The mission of the Amputee Coalition is to reach out to and empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy, and to promote limb loss prevention. Resources and information for children, adults, and families.
AMPOWER: The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events.
American Chronic Pain Association: Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. The information and tools on this site can help you to better understand your pain and work more effectively with your health care team toward a higher quality of life.

Caregiver & Family Support

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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA): The Family Caregiver Alliance addresses the needs of family and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home. It provides support, information, and tools to manage the complex demands of caregiving. These include online support and resources, navigators to help locate support services by state, and the National Center on Caregiving which unites research, policy, and practice to develop cost-effective programs for caregivers. Click the link to find out more about how FCA could help you or your family.
ADA National Network: The ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on how to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to support the mission of the ADA to “assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.” ADA specialists help families address complex questions on a wide range of ADA topics such as reasonable accommodations at work, building codes for new construction projects, accessible housing, and transitioning from school to work. ADA specialists also address questions about other disability laws, such as the Fair Housing Act, the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Call 800-949-4232.

Substance Use & Recovery Support

SAMHSA National Helpline: This helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery in English and Spanish. The SAMHSA website also offers a treatment locator to identify local mental health providers and 24/7 crisis counseling for emotional distress related to a disaster. For assistance, call 800-662-HELP, TTY: 800-487-4889, or visit samhsa.gov/.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Alcoholics Anonymous provides support and resources for people who struggle with a drinking problem or substance abuse. Confidential group meetings are available throughout the United States and Canada. Use the online locator to find the group and times that meet nearest you.
Al-Anon Family Groups: Al-Anon offers resources and support to family members and friends of someone who struggles with problem drinking or substance abuse United States: Telephone: (757) 563-1600 Toll-free Meeting Line: 888-425-2666 Email: [email protected].

Upcoming Programs & Events

May is Trauma Awareness Month!

The entire month of May is focused on raising awareness for trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here .

National Trauma Survivors Day!

The 3rd Wednesday in May is National Trauma Survivors Day! We celebrate together the strength and resiliency of trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here.

NextSteps Online

The NextSteps program is a free 6-week self management course designed to recognize that YOU play the most important role in your recovery. based on the principles of self-management. It uses techniques that have been scientifically proven to increase one’s self confidence and sense of empowerment. NextSteps teaches you the skills to become an active self manager of your health and your life. Learn more here.

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