

With a driving mission, “To improve Health, elevate Hope, and advance Healing – FOR ALL,” Atrium Health is advancing the standard of care for trauma patients and their loved ones.
Located at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) is a community of patients and loved ones seeking to connect following a traumatic physical injury. TSN provides comprehensive supportive services throughout the recovery progress both, while a patient is in the hospital as well as following discharge from the hospital. We provide in-person and virtual services (some rules apply). Our services include emotional wellbeing & peer-to-peer support. Referrals and/or resources to counseling services may also be provided.
Please see below for more details about our TSN services and partnering community resources.
Website(s) Trauma Care at Carolinas Medical Center; Orthopaedic Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center; Carolinas Rehabilitation
Address
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28203
TSN Coordinators
If you are interested in Trauma Survivors Network services or would like to send our team a referral, please call or email our trauma center TSN Coordinators.

Kayla Rosen, LCSWA
Trauma Survivors Network Coordinator [email protected] 704-351-7882

Sekinah Clifton, LCSWA
Trauma Survivors Network Coordinator [email protected] 704-355-8470
Our Services
Peer Volunteer Spotlight

“I am living proof that peer support is an important part of trauma recovery” Bruce Munsky – TSN Volunteer”
Resource Hub
- Crisis
- Local Resources and Programs
- Spinal Cord Injury Resources
- Brain Injury
- Amputation
- Legal
- Emotional Resilience
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (SAMHSA)
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. For assistance, call 1-800-662-HELP, TTY: 1-800-487-4889
Carolinas Healthcare System- Behavioral Health Programs
The Behavioral Health Help Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to connect you with a mental health professional or to find more information on inpatient or outpatient counseling services or substance use disorder treatment. Call 704-444-2400 or 800-418-2065
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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 centers. For assistance, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), TTY: 1-800-799-4889.
Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP) of Carolinas Rehabilitation
The Adaptive Sports & Adventures Program (ASAP) provides instruction and opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to participate in sports, recreational activities and outdoor adventures. Participants include those who have experienced traumatic and non-traumatic injuries and diseases. Sports vary by season and include: Cycling, fishing, golf, kayaking, hunting, rugby, snow skiing, soccer, swimming, tennis and water skiing. Contact Jennifer Moore, LRT/CTRS, Coordinator of ASAP Email: [email protected]
Amputee Support Group- Carolinas Rehabilitation Pineville
Second Tuesday of the month • 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Patients and families are welcome! Directions to meeting: 10648 Park Road -Inpatient Rehab Building Pine room on first floor Turn into CMC Pineville campus at the stoplight. Go straight back past the ER and Maternity Center. Turn right at the stoplight. The inpatient rehab building is on the hill. Enter through the right hand doors and the Pine room is on the left as you walk through the door. Contact Mary Draize Email: [email protected]
Monthly support groups – The Brain Injury Alliance of SC offers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) information and resources, support groups, prevention materials, awareness events, plus statewide conferences and workshops for individuals with TBI, caregivers and the general public. Call 1-877-824-3228 Contact Person Joyce Davis Email: [email protected]
NextSteps is an interactive 6-week online 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. The NextSteps program is based on the principles of self-management. The self-management approach to health recognizes that YOU play the most important role in your recovery.
Charlotte Area Brain Injury Alliance
Group Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month • 6:30pm – 8:00pm – Come meet others who have sustained a traumatic brain injury and learn more about available resources. Contact phone: 704-355-2620
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
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. Call 1-800-225-0292
Peer & Family Support Program- spinal cord injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Military & Veterans Program for Spinal Cord Injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Deep Vein Thrombosis- spinal cord injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Bladder Management- spinal cord injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Bowel Management- spinal cord injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Pressure Injuries and Skin Management- spinal cord injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Managing Spasticity- spinal cord injury
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Brain Injury Alliance of NC
The BIANC offers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) information and resources, support groups, prevention materials, awareness events, plus statewide conferences and workshops for individuals with TBI, caregivers and the general public. Call 800-377-1464 or 919-833-9634 or visit http://www.bianc.net/
The Brain Injury Alliance of SC
The BIASC offers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) information and resources, support groups, prevention materials, awareness events, plus statewide conferences and workshops for individuals with TBI, caregivers and the general public. Call 1-877-824-3228 or visit www.biausa.org/SC
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.
The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety lists services and resources for victims of crimes. Call 919-733-7974 or visit https://www.ncdps.gov/dps-services/victim-services
This resource provides free legal services to low income individuals in civil matters throughout the state of North Carolina. Each county has their own Legal Aid Office. To find the office in your county, call 1-866-219-5262 (LANC) or visit http://www.legalaidnc.org/
The SC Victims Assistance Network provides services and resources for victims in SC. Call 803-750-1200 or Toll free: 888-852-1900. Visit online http://www.scvan.org/ or http://www.scvan.org/resource-directory.html
This resource provides free legal services in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. SCLS serves residents statewide with local field offices. They strive to provide standardized and equal access to basic legal services for low income SC residents. If you need civil legal help but cannot afford an attorney, you may call SC Legal Services to determine eligibility. Call the Legal Aid Telephone Intake Service at (803) 744-9430 or call 1-888-346-5592. You can visit online at http://www.sclegal.org or www.lawhelp.org/SC If you are not eligible for free legal help, call the SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100 or 1-800-868-2284.
Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights
From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Variety of resources for mental health, from anxiety and stress to meditation.
Meditation for Pandemic Anxiety
11 minute meditation on YouTube
Mindfulness for Kids and Adults
3 minute body scan meditation for kids and adults
A national resource for trauma survivors, which includes information about PTSD, resources such as the PTSD Coach Online, and videos from other survivors and professionals.
National Institute of Mental Health
This website provides mental health education about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Information includes signs and symptoms of PTSD as well as professional treatment of PTSD. Call 1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
Mental Health America of the Central Carolinas
Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA) provides mental health programs in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties and surrounding areas in North Carolina. Our programs seek to raise awareness, provide support, and end the stigma associated with mental illness. MHA provides free counseling for people without insurance. Call 704-565-3315 to set up an appointment or email [email protected] at the Counseling Center.