Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (22)


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.

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 Coordinator.

Upcoming Programs and Events

TSN Peer Visitation (Currently Held Virtually & In-person during Admission)

Daily – TSN Peer Visitors are trauma survivors or family members of survivors who are specially trained to offer support and encouragement to new trauma patients and their families. TSN Peer Visitors are volunteers who know what it’s like to go through the lengthy recovery process after traumatic injury. They are trained to listen, share their personal survivor stories, and provide support. Peer Visitation is offered in person, over the phone, or through video chat.

TSN Virtual Support Groups

Please join the Trauma Survivors Network at Atrium Health for virtual support groups. These groups are meant to bring survivors of traumatic injury and their loved ones together through an online platform (Zoom). The Atrium Health Trauma Survivors Network offers three virtual monthly support groups; Survivors, Family & Friends, and Teen/Young Adult Group. All virtual groups use one registration link to join. Each individual group will meet in an assigned breakout room after a brief welcome. Each month will feature a topic of interest to group members to guide discussion and education. Visit HERE for more information and to register for 2024 group meetings.

TSN Survivors Group (Virtual)

Group meets every 4th Tuesday of every month (except December) • 6:30pm – 8:00pm*

Trauma Survivors are invited to attend monthly support group meetings. During these groups, you will meet other trauma survivors who understand the ups and downs of the recovery process, hear trauma survivors share their personal stories of strength and recovery after a traumatic injury, and learn and discuss ways of building personal strength and confidence after a life-changing injury. All virtual groups use one registration link to join. Each individual group will meet in an assigned breakout room after a brief welcome. Each month will feature a topic of interest to group members to guide discussion and education. Visit HERE for more information and to register for 2024 group meetings.

TSN Family and Friends Group (Virtual)

Group meets every 4th Tuesday of every month (except December) • 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Family members of trauma survivors are invited to monthly support group meetings. During these groups, you will meet other family or friends of trauma survivors and connect with others who understand the impact of trauma on those who support trauma survivor. All virtual groups use one registration link to join. Each individual group will meet in an assigned breakout room after a brief welcome. Each month will feature a topic of interest to group members to guide discussion and education. Visit HERE for more information and to register for 2024 group meetings.

TSN Teen/Young Adult Group (Virtual)

Group meets every 4th Tuesday of every month (except December) • 6:30pm – 8:00pm

This monthly group is where high school and college aged youth who have experienced a traumatic injury or injury within their family can connect with others who have had similar experiences. All virtual groups use one registration link to join. Each individual group will meet in an assigned breakout room after a brief welcome. Each month will feature a topic of interest to group members to guide discussion and education. Visit HERE for more information and to register for 2024 group meetings.

Charlotte Area Brain Injury Alliance

Group Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month • 6:30pm – 8:00pmCome meet others who have sustained a traumatic brain injury and learn more about available resources. Contact phone: 704-355-2620

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]

Brain Injury Alliance of SC

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 or visit www.biausa.org/SC Contact Person Joyce Davis  Email: [email protected]

NextSteps Online Program

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. Learn more at www.nextstepsonline.org

Community Resources

Mental Wellness Toolkit

https://www.therapistaid.com/packet/covid-19 Variety of resources for mental health, from anxiety and stress to meditation.

Meditation for Pandemic Anxiety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYu87TvO_aM 11 minute meditation on YouTube

Mindfulness for Kids and Adults

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwcw_ofuME 3 minute body scan meditation for kids and adults

National Center for PTSD

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ 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.

AMPOWER

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

Amputee Coalition

https://www.amputee-coalition.org/ 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 Brain Injury Alliance of NC

http://www.bianc.net/ 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

www.biausa.org/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

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. Call 1-800-225-0292 or visit www.christopherreeve.org.

Peer & Family Support Program- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/PFSP-Brochure-2017.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Military & Veterans Program for Spinal Cord Injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/MVP-Brochure_bi-fold_FINAL.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://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 centers. For assistance, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), TTY: 1-800-799-4889.

Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Parenting-Booklet-Digital_Finalv2.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Carolinas Healthcare System- Behavioral Health Programs

http://www.carolinashealthcare.org/behavioral-health 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, or visit http://www.carolinashealthcare.org/behavioral-health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (SAMHSA)

www.samhsa.gov/ 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, or visit www.samhsa.gov/

National Institute of Mental Health

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml 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) or visit http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

Victims of Crimes NC

https://www.ncdps.gov/dps-services/victim-services 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

Legal Aid of North Carolina

http://www.legalaidnc.org/ 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/

SC Vicitms Assistance Network

http://www.scvan.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

SC Legal Services

http://www.sclegal.org and https://www.lawhelp.org/SC 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.

Paralysis Resource Guide

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/English-PRG-2017_Smaller.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Autonomic Dysreflexia

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/AD-Guide-Adult-5-18.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Deep Vein Thrombosis- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/DVT-Guide-web-5-16.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Sepsis- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Sepsis-Guide_web-5-16.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Bladder Management- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/2016BladderMgmtToolkit.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Bowel Management- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Bowel-Mgmt-Brochure_FINAL.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Pressure Injuries and Skin Management- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Skin-Care-Booklet-FINAL-2017.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Managing Spasticity- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Managing-Spasticity_-FINAL.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Atrium Health- Coronavirus Information

https://atriumhealth.org/about-us/coronavirus Information and updates about coronavirus from Atrium Health.

Centers for Disease Control- Coronavirus information

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Guidance about coronavirus from the Centers for Disease Control, including how to protect yourself from getting sick, how to identify symptoms of COVID-19, and public health resources.

SAMHSA Coronavirus Information

https://www.samhsa.gov/coronavirus Information from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration including virtual recovery resources, tips for social distancing and isolation during a pandemic, and more.