Providence Alaska Medical Center is Alaska’s largest hospital and nationally recognized as a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center by both the American College of Surgeons and by Emergency Medical Services for Children. This recognition highlights our capability to provide specialized care for trauma patients, including both adults and children. Providence has been serving the Alaskan community with excellence since receiving our Level II Trauma Center designation in 2013.
Upcoming Programs & Events
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 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.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Everyone affected by brain injury has a story to tell, and no matter where you are on your brain injury
journey, your story deserves to be told. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and we’re highlighting
stories about the unique journeys of the brain injury community here.
Exploring Ableism after Acquired Disability: A Panel Discussion
After a spinal cord injury, people must adapt to changes in their physical abilities while also navigating structural ableism—a system of policies, institutions, and societal norms that disadvantage disabled individuals. How does ableism shape their interactions and self-perception? And how does ableism intersect with sexism? This forum will feature a panel of women sharing their experiences with ableism after acquired disability, discussing its personal and professional effects, and exploring how it appears and is addressed in different settings. Please join us to share your thoughts, perspectives, and questions on navigating ableism after spinal cord injury. The discussion will be moderated by Whitney Morean, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in rehabilitation psychology at UW.
March 26, 2025 6:00pm-7:20pm AK
Zoom Meeting:
Register in advance for this meeting: Exploring Ableism after Acquired Disability: A Panel Discussion
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
If you do not have the Zoom app on your device, we recommend clicking on the confirmation link ahead of time to make sure that you are ready to go for the forum presentation.
Cruise for a Cause
What: Kenai Fjords Tours is partnering with the American Red Cross of Alaska for a special Cruise for a Cause! The Red Cross mission is to help people prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters of all kinds in the face of increasingly severe climate-related emergencies. Join us as we sail Resurrection Bay, watch for Whales, enjoy lunch, and help raise funds for disaster relief and awareness, allowing Alaskans to prepare for and recover from these events, big and small, across the 49th state.
When: Saturday, May 17th from noon to 4:00 pm
Where: Kenai Fjords Tours, 1304 4th Ave., Seward, Alaska
All proceeds from this cruise benefit the American Red Cross of Alaska disaster relief efforts. Adults are $129 per person and Children 2-11 years old are $89. Children under 2 sail for free. Limited seating is available!
Please email [email protected] for more information on securing your seats today.
Swing for Relief
Join us for our 4th annual David Lawer “Swing for Relief” Memorial Golf Tournament.
What: We invite you to join the American Red Cross of Alaska on August 8, 2025, for our 4th annual David Lawer “Swing for Relief” Memorial Golf Tournament at the Anchorage Golf Course.
Our Golf Tournament helps us raise money for disaster relief in Alaska. From flooding in the interior to winter storms along the western coast to landslides and mudslides in the southeast, the Red Cross supports communities and individuals impacted by disasters.
When: Friday, August 8th 2025 Registration Breakfast at 6:00 am, Shotgun Start 7:00 am. The awards reception to follow directly after the tournament at the golf course dining venue. Breakfast and lunch are included with team registration thanks to our gracious sponsors.
Where: Anchorage Golf Course, 3651 O’Malley Rd Anchorage, AK
RACE to REBUILD
The Race to Rebuild is a virtual self-paced Run, Walk, Cycle, Roll, to raise awareness of the Trauma Survivors Network and recognize the recovery journey taken by trauma survivors. Register to join the race by May 1st and receive an amazing race shirt and bib. You can race on your own during the month of May. Join our Alaska team!
For those who are looking for ways to be more involved in the Race to Rebuild, we are excited to announce new sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Race to Rebuild! We know there are organizations and business across the US and Australia that want to show their support for Trauma Survivors. Now they can!
We have created 4 sponsor levels, starting at $100, to make sponsorship as accessible as possible to those who want to show their support.
Please share this proposal among your friends, family, and community. We hope by May 1st that our sponsorship page will reflect the diversity of the incredible survivors we support across the US and Australia with a diverse representation of the industries and organizations who support them.
Question? Contact [email protected]
American Red Cross
Help can’t wait after a disaster. In moments of heartbreak, your gift gives hope by providing shelter, food, relief supplies, financial support, and other assistance. CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS. Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet, and plasma donations. Find out more on how you can donate blood.
Training opportunities available: Be the help until help arrives.
Get involved with your local Red Cross!
Community Resources
Help can’t wait after a disaster. In moments of heartbreak, your gift gives hope by providing shelter, food, relief supplies, financial support, and other assistance. CRITICAL NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS. Save lives and empower your health! In March, the Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet, and plasma donations. Find out more on how you can donate blood.
Training opportunities available: Be the help until help arrives.
Get involved with your local Red Cross!
Amputee Coalition Virtual Support Group Meetings
4th Thursday of each month • 5pm Alaska
Amputee support groups provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals living with limb loss of limb difference as well as their family members. Website links to meeting registration details. Learn more
Every Tuesday • 10:00am-11:30am
This group is open to the limb loss and difference community, including friends, family, and caregivers. Join via zoom using link below. If difficulties with the web link, use the phone number or enter the meeting ID on the zoom website: zoom.us/join Zoom phone number: (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 998 2319 2568 This group does not meet on Washington state recognized holidays.Learn more
NW Regional Spinal Cord Injury System
Ongoing-See Website for details http://sci.washington.edu
The Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System presents a monthly evening educational program which covers topics of interest to people with spinal cord injury, family members, friends, physicians, and allied health professionals.Learn more
Brain Injury Association of America
Varied and ongoing, please see website for details
Several virtual support groups available, both for individuals with a brain injury and their caregivers. Please see website for details.Learn more
Varied and ongoing
The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors offered peer support to burn survivors and their loved ones in hope for a brighter future. It is a mutual giving and receiving of encouragement and assistance between people who share common traumatic experiences. Available one-on-one or in group settings, in person or online, peer support helps to speed and strengthen recovery for burn survivors and their loved ones. View the link below for type of groups and meeting datesLearn more
Balanced Amputee Education and Wellness Communities
Varied and ongoing
Balanced Amputee Wellness and Educational Communities are free communities aimed to promote wellness, education and empowerment for all individuals and families in the limb loss and limb difference community. A variety of support and educational opportunities are offered weekly online.Learn more
NAMI Alaska
The families and members of NAMI Alaska are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.
Alaska Children’s Trust
https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/get-involved-main
Alaska Children’s Trust is the statewide lead organization in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. It is our goal to ensure all Alaskan children and youth have the tools and resources necessary to grow up safe and healthy. We work towards our vision of an Alaska where all children, youth, and families can thrive through strategic advocacy, investing resources, generating funds, and convening organizations.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat, dial: 988. Mensaje de texto AYUDA para 988 en Español. Lifeline Chat and Text connects you with caring crisis counselors for emotional support. Follow link for Veteran specific line, Spanish line, and ASL.
Military Helpline
https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/services-and-crisis-lines/military-helpline
Support for Those Who Serve The Lines for Life Military Helpline offers help and hope to all military-connected Oregonians. Our service is free, confidential, and available by phone, 24/7. This helpline is operated independently and not affiliated with the Department of Defense.
ADA National Network
1-800-949-4232 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
211
Alaska 211 is your one-stop resource for finding help in your community. It’s free, confidential and available in almost any language. For life challenges or everyday needs, help starts here.
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. Telephone: (757) 563-1600 Toll-free Meeting Line: (888) 425-2666 Email: [email protected]
Alcoholics Anonymous
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.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Mission: Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide. Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA website provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1-800-514-0301 (voice) 1-800-514-0383 (TTY)
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.
American Trauma Society
https://www.amtrauma.org/default.aspx
The American Trauma Society is dedicated to the elimination of needless death and disability from injury. For 50 years, the ATS has served as an advocate for the trauma care system, trauma prevention programs, and survivors of trauma and their families throughout the United States. Our mission is to Save Lives, Improve Care, & Empower Survivors. Toll Free: 800-556-7890
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
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/resources/understand-limb-loss/ 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. Toll-Free: 888/267-5669
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders through education, practice, and research. It helps people understand the disorders and educates them about scientifically supported treatments so they can make informed decisions. It also supports professionals who provide treatment and conduct research. Click the link to learn how ADAA could help you or your family.
Brain Injury Association of America
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. BIAA is dedicated to increasing access to quality health care and raising awareness and understanding of brain injury. It has a network of state affiliates, local chapters, and support groups.
Brainline
703-998-2020 Brainline provides education and resources about Brain Injury and PTSD for both adult and pediatric survivors and their families. They focus on treatment and recovery information for moderate to severe TBI symptoms in both adults and children.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – Opioid Overdose Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.html
1-800-232-4636 TTY: 888-232-6348 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention funds national research, specializes in health education, resources, and raising awareness. Some medications, such as prescription opioids, can help relieve pain in the short term but also come with serious risks and potential complications—and should be prescribed and used carefully. The CDC highlights that the best ways to prevent opioid overdose deaths are to improve opioid prescribing, reduce exposure to opioids, prevent misuse, and treat opioid use disorder.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Youth Violence Prevention Resources
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/index.html
1-800-232-4636 TTY: 888-232-6348 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention funds national research and specializes in health education, resources, and raising awareness. Youth violence is a serious problem that can have lasting harmful effects on victims and their family, friends, and communities. Youth Violence Prevention efforts should aim to reduce factors that place youth at risk for perpetrating violence and promote factors that protect youth at risk for violence. Many prevention tools have been developed and implemented; many of these prevention programs and strategies have been evaluated and found to be effective at preventing violence and related behaviors among youth.
Child Help
http://www.childhelp.org/hotline
1-800- 4-A-Child (1-800- 422-4453) The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/school-and-community/trauma-guides
The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. The Child Mind Institute has prepared free trauma resources to aid parents, educators, and other adults in talking to children and adolescents about potentially traumatic events and identifying those who might benefit from more focused professional attention.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
https://www.christopherreeve.org
Toll Free: 1-800-225-0292 Paralysis Resource Center: 973-467-8270 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.
Coalition to Support Grieving Students
The Coalition’s purpose is to create and share a set of industry-endorsed resources that will empower school communities across America in the ongoing support of their grieving students. They provide education and resources to help support students in response to the death of a loved one, school violence/shootings, etc.
Craig Neurorehabilitation and Research Hospital
https://craighospital.org/resources
Craig Hospital in Denver is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that exclusively specializes in the neurorehabilitation and research of patients with spinal cord injury and brain injury. Follow the link provided for educational resources for patients and care providers, developed by our experts
Detox.com
Information on support for PTSD and Addiction Helpline available 24/7: call 866-351-3840
Family Caregiver Alliance
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.
Hope After Head Injury
https://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.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans. Resources and information for youth, parents, and adults.
National Alliance for Grieving Children
The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. The NAGC is a nationwide network to promote best practices, education, and critical resources to support the mental, emotional and physical health of grieving children and their families.
National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB)
https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org
The National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB) at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is dedicated to helping schools support their students through crisis and loss. They assist schools and communities in the U.S. and abroad cope in the aftermath of tragedy in helping to support resilience after crisis and traumatic events. Telephone: 1-877-536-2722
National Center for PTSD
The National Center for PTSD offers national resources for trauma survivors and families, which includes information about PTSD, resources such as the PTSD Coach Online, and videos from other survivors and professionals. Telephone: 1-800-273-8255
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
https://www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events. This network provides resources and education about Trauma-Informed Care and how trauma impacts children and families. Telephone: (310) 235-2633
National Center for Victims of Crime
(202) 467-8700 The National Center for Victims of Crimes 1. Advocates for Stronger Rights, Protections, and Services for Crime Victims, 2. Provides Education, Training, and Evaluation, and 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. (Also see VictimConnect Resource Center)
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.
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 click link to website.
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. The Crisis Text Line is: 741741
Office of Disability Employment Policy
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
Office of Personal Management, Federal Employment of People with Disabilities
The Federal Government is actively recruiting and hiring persons with disabilities. We offer a variety of exciting jobs, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Phoenix Society—Resources for Parents and Children
https://www.phoenix-society.org
The Phoenix Society is a strong voice for burn survivors, their families, and their caretakers—advocating that healing is life-long process. They focus on information and resources for families of survivors in recovery.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
https://www.mhanational.org/im-looking-mental-health-help-myself
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder 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.
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Our mission — to provide leadership and resources to assist state and other agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other services to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and integration into the community and the competitive labor market.
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
The Friends and Family of Chic Kelly
The Friends and Family of Chic Kelly is dedicated to improving the quality of life for victims of spinal cord injury (SCI). It provides funding for SCI individuals to help with educational, physical, or medical needs. It is also committed to finding a cure for spinal cord injury. Visit the website to find out more information and how get involved
Tri-State Advocacy Project
http://www.tristateadvocacy.com/
1(877)774-6380 The Tri-State Advocacy Project is composed of advocates who have personally faced the challenges of having a family member with a catastrophic injury. They help families navigate the process of working with health insurance, applying for government benefits, and seeking out other community resources. Click the link to see how the Tri-State Advocacy Project could help your family
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.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
1-800-273-8255 The mission of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs.
Teen Line
Call 1-800-852-8336 or Text “TEEN” to 839863 TEEN LINE was created in 1980 by a group of mental health professionals who, through their personal work with teenagers, realized that a more inclusive approach to adolescent mental health was needed. After extensive research and consultation, TEEN LINE – a teen-to-teen hotline with community outreach services – was born.
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
866-488-7386 (Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth) or Text ‘START” to 678-678 Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, 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.
U.S. Department of Education
https://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html
The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children. Telephone: 1-800-872-5327
U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Find information for children with disabilities and their families who want to explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
VictimConnect Resource Center
1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) Chat.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.
TSN Coordinator
Rebecca Schneider
rebecca.schneider
Email Coordinator
Address
Providence Alaska Medical Center, 3800 Providence Dr
Anchorage, Alaska, 99508
Telephone
work: 9072123864
Email
[email protected]
Website(s) Providence Alaska Medical Center