At ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, we are committed to providing compassionate care and medical excellence to our trauma patients. Our Trauma Program is dedicated to helping you on your journey to recovery, offering comprehensive support and resources to guide you toward a brighter future. We understand that experiencing a traumatic injury can be overwhelming, and we are here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to create a good life.
As the longest continuously ACS verified Level II trauma center in northeast Wisconsin, ThedaCare has a proven track record of providing high-quality, life-saving care to critically injured patients.
TSN Coordinator
Kathi Hegranes
Annual Events / Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month – Join us all month long to celebrate Trauma Survivors and the professionals who directly impact patient care.
National Trauma Survivors Day (NTSD) will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. It’s the third Wednesday in May and is a day to celebrate the strength and resilience of trauma survivors, their families, friends, and the professionals who help them.
NextSteps Online – The free NextSteps program is based on the principles of self-management. YOU play the most important role in your recovery. NextSteps teaches you how to become more active and take control of your recovery. It uses techniques to increase one’s self confidence and sense of empowerment. Learn more here.
Regional Community Resources
ADRC – Various Counties
Empower and enrich the lives of older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers. A resource for assistance getting disability, additional support at home, housing options, durable medical equipment, etc. A list of counseling services and AODA resources is available on each website. Learn more 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. United States: Telephone: (757) 563-1600 Toll-free Meeting Line: (888) 425-2666. Learn more here.
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. Learn more here.
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. Learn more here.
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. Toll-Free: 888/267-5669. Learn more here.
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. Learn more here.
Brain Injury Support Group – Brain Injury Hope Magazine
Join us for our monthly BIHN Brain Injury Support Groups. Open to all individuals interested in brain injury recovery—survivors, caregivers, and professionals. These groups are a chance to share experiences, gain understanding, and connect with others facing similar challenges in a supportive and welcoming environment. For all meetings, reminder emails are sent the day before to ensure that anyone interested can be part of our support group community. Zoom login information will be sent by email to all subscribers. Learn more here.
Christine Ann Center
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services (CADASI) operates a 64 bed emergency shelter for individuals and families needing safety and shelter from an abusive situation. While the shelter and 24-hour help line are essential we recognize that it is our outreach services to those not living in the shelter along with the teen/children’s programs and community education that truly fulfil our mission. We are the only agency providing comprehensive domestic violence programs and services to communities in Winnebago and Green Lake Counties. Learn more here.
Fox Valley Lions Medical Equipment Loan Locker
The Fox Valley Lions Loan Locker’s mission is to provide access to medical equipment without charge to the residents of the Fox Valley. When equipment is done being used, it is returned to the warehouse where it will be repaired, if necessary, and reissued. Learn more here.
Fox Valley Veterans Council
We provide emergency funding for basic needs to area veterans, those still serving, their dependents, and survivors. We assist veteran families in need, connect them to resources and opportunities, and honor their life and sacrifice for our nation. Learn more here. Learn more here.
Grief Support Group Listings | Wichmann Funeral Homes
Various support groups for grief and loss, including specific groups for trauma, women, men, children, families, veterans and more. Listings in Fox Valley Region with some national information. Learn more here.
Harbor House
Harbor House is the singular agency in Outagamie and Calumet Counties committed to the awareness and prevention of domestic abuse. As passionate advocates, we constantly seek to start, drive, and shape the conversation around domestic abuse and the services needed to break the cycle. We do everything in our power to keep individuals and families safe through knowledge and connection. Learn more here.
Larson-Winchester Lions Medical Equipment Loan Locker
Since 1984, the Larson-Winchester Lions Club has operated a medical equipment loan locker. Equipment is lent out to those in need with a minimal amount of paperwork. When equipment is no longer needed, it is returned to our warehouse where it will be repaired, if necessary, and reissued. There is no charge for this equipment because it is a loan but donations are welcome. Donations help to replace worn equipment and fund community projects. Learn more here.
Medication Drop Boxes
Permanent drug drop boxes are a convenient way to safely dispose of unused and expired medications. Medication Drop Box Location Information, this link shows locations within 50 miles of Neenah, WI or Search by Zip Code.
My Connection NEW
Need help while you wait for mental health services? A shortage of mental health providers can often mean waiting weeks, or even months. Mental health and substance abuse information, resources, and service navigation information is available in Brown, Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties. Learn more here.
NAMI Fox Valley
NAMI Fox Valley’s support groups offer support and understanding based on the wisdom of lived experience. NAMI Fox Valley is a local affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. As a NAMI affiliate, we are able to offer certain signature mental health programs developed by NAMI and to be part of NAMI’s powerful nationwide voice for mental health advocacy. While we are a proud member of the NAMI alliance, however, NAMI Fox Valley (like other NAMI affiliates) is an independent nonprofit organization that does not receive any monetary support from NAMI. Our facilitators are not therapists and our groups are not intended to replace therapeutic counseling. Many of NAMI Fox Valley’s support groups meet online via Zoom. We do, however, offer several in-person groups. More information on the specific types of in-person groups we offer can be found on the website. Learn more here.
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, 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. Learn more here.
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) or learn more here.
Neuroscience Group
Neuroscience Group providers are your local concussion and traumatic brain injury experts. We’ve created a multidisciplinary team featuring Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, and physical, speech and occupational therapists all in one convenient location. We also have a clinical therapist and a support group to help patients deal with the emotional issues surrounding their injury. Neuroscience Group offers unique treatment options such as, a GyroStim machine which is a non-invasive way to treat balance and dizziness issues associated with traumatic brain injury. Our proactive approach aims to see patients as soon as possible following their injury, educate and support them during the recovery process, and help them regain their vitality. Learn more here.
NextStepsOnline
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.
Options for Independent Living
Options for Independent Living is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community through advocacy, the provision of information, education, technology and related services. As part of the independent living philosophy of consumer-directed services, Options staff will provide information so individuals with disabilities, family and friends can make informed choices and achieve their goals. A Board of Directors, comprised primarily of individuals with disabilities, determines the direction of Options. Options is committed to hiring staff with disabilities.
Options serves a 17 county area of Northeast Wisconsin and the Fox Valley. Those counties include: Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago. Learn more here.
Partnership for Community Health
Partnership Community Health Center (PCHC) collaborates with community partners to create a medical home for patients. We aim to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to build and sustain a healthy community.
Partnership Community Health Center receives HHS funding and has Federal PHS deemed status with respect to certain health or health-related clients, for itself and its covered individuals. Learn more here.
Rogers Behavioral Health – In-Person Treatment & Virtual Support Groups
Rogers offers treatment for Trauma (posttraumatic stress), OCD, anxiety; mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders; depression or other mood disorders. Virtual support groups available. Learn more here.
Soar Fox Cities
SOAR Fox Cities is thrilled to be the home of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Program, serving community members living with a TBI, as well as those supporting a TBI survivor. The TBI Support Program aims to provide individuals affected by a brain injury the tools and resources they need to thrive, while supporting them each step of the way. Learn more here.
Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) Virtual Support Groups
Twice Monthly – Virtual Support Groups are free 90 minute online groups to support survivors of physical injury. Groups are co-led by TSN Trauma Professionals and TSN Peers. Space is limited to 15 survivors. Learn more here.
Veteran Specific Resources
Fox Valley Veterans Council
We provide emergency funding for basic needs to area veterans, those still serving, their dependents, and survivors. We assist veteran families in need, connect them to resources and opportunities, and honor their life and sacrifice for our nation. Learn more here.
Veterans Crisis Line
For immediate help DIAL 988, press 1.