Doctors Hospital is a proud member of the Trauma Survivors Network and institutional member of the American Trauma Society. Our membership with the trauma survivor network provides our patients additional support and resources. A full service, 354-bed acute care hospital where we provide personalized care and are committed to the care and improvement of human life. As an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center, provider of robotic surgery, advanced orthopedic procedures, emergency care, and women’s services, we offer expert physicians whom our patients can rely on, committed to excellent outcomes in a safe environment
As the home of the largest burn center in the United States, the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, we provide complex and comprehensive burn and wound care for more than 3,000 patients from across the country each year.
What are your next steps?
You can become a member of the TSN for FREE and receive quarterly TSN Newsletters and updates.
To join TSN, click here: https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/subscribe/
TSN Coordinator
Shelby Adams, MSN, RN, TCRN, CEN
Phone: 706 651 6514
Email: [email protected]
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
3651 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30909
When You Need Support
NextSteps Online
Ongoing – 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 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.
Community Resources
American Work Inc
This service provides Adult Residential Support, Peer Support Day Services, Augusta Mental Health and Addictive Disease Outpatient Clinc, Group Training Counseling to help with medication education/compliance, independent living skills, interpersonal/communication skills, coping skills, substance abuse/addiction, and management of resources
706-736-8170
1727 Wrightsboro Road Suite B
Augusta GA
http://www.americanwork.org
Bradford Health Services
This service proves assistance for patients suffering from alcohol and drug abuse. Services include adolescent, adult, and family outpatient care.
706-854-1126
105 Rossmore Place
Augusta, GA 30909
www.bradfordhealth.com
CSRA Area Agency on Aging
This is a service designed to meet the needs of older adults that provides a variety of services and support such as the Home Aid Solutions program (care coordination, meals, bathing, dressing), Disabilities services (ramps, rails, education, modifications, etc.), Caregiver Support
(individual guidance, support groups, respite, adult day care), Wellness Programs (fitness, training, medication guidance)
706-210-2000
3023 Riverwatch Parkway Suite A
Augusta, GA 30907
http://www.csradc.org
Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Free 24 hour emergency telephone hotline for Domestic Violence and Abuse designed specifically for people who would like to talk to someone about abuse in his/her life.
800-334-2836
www.gcadv.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org – The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call is routed to the nearest crisis center in the national network of more than 150 crisis centersd. Far assistance, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The crisis text line is: 741741.
Brain Injury Association of America
https://www.biausa.org/ – The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) works to advance awareness, research, treatment and education to improve the quality of life for adults and children affected by brain injury.
National Center for PTSD
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ – The National Center for PTSD offers national resources for trauma survivors and families, which includes information about PTSD, resources. This includes resources such as PTSD Coach Online, and videos from other survivors and professionals.