Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is a 308-bed hospital that has been serving New London CT since 1912. As a part of Yale New Haven Health System we partner closely with Yale School of Medicine, as well as our tertiary care center in New Haven. Our commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care and service to our community is the reason we joined Trauma Survivors Network, even as we are in process of achieving Level III Trauma Center verification and designation. With the greatest of care, we provide care and resources needed to enhance the lives of the people we serve.
TSN Coordinators
Jessica Mancarella – Trauma Program Manager
Kate Lennard – Trauma PI Coordinator
365 Montauk Avenue New London CT 06320
860-271-4812
Email
[email protected]
Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
May 2025- The entire month of May is focused on raising awareness for trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here .
National Trauma Survivors Day!
May 21, 2025 – The 3rd Wednesday in May is National Trauma Survivors Day! We celebrate together the strength and resiliency of trauma survivors, their family/friends, and the trauma professionals who go above and beyond every day. Learn more here.
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.
TSN Support Group Meetings
https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/support-groups/
TSN provides virtual support group for survivors twice a month, and for families and caregivers monthly.
Local Amputee Support Group Meeting
Occurs the last Wednesday of each month in person at L+M Hospital 4p-5p
Please contact David Deshefy OT at 860-886-3906 or [email protected] for more information
Community Resources
CT Office of Victim Services – https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/
Several programs and services to help persons who are a victim of crime navigate the emotional and financial impact of the crime and to support you through the criminal justice process. See “Programs and Descriptions” below for a brief description of these programs and services. Specifically, the OVS Helpline: https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/helpline.htm and OVS Victim Resources: https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/resources.htm may be of interest.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – http://www.afsp.org/
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 – www.ADA.gov
The ADA website provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
American Chronic Pain Association – www.theacpa.org
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 – www.amtrauma.org
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.
AMPOWER – The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events.
http://www.empoweringamputees.org
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.
https://www.amputee-coalition.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous – http://www.aa.org
Al Anon Family Groups – Members are people worries about someone with a drinking problem al-anon.org
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.
https://www.adaa.org/
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 all people 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. Visit the website to find a BIAA chapter near you.
https://www.biausa.org
The Bullet Related Injury Clinic – If you or someone you love has been wounded by, threatened by, lost their life to a bullet, call or text 314-624-0398 www.thebric.org
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.
https://www.caregiver.org/hospital-discharge-planning-guide-families-and-caregivers
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.
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Narcotics Anonymous – http://www.na.org
National Center for PTSD – 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.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
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.
The Crisis Text Line is: 741741
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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.
https://rsa.ed.gov/
Safe Futures – Stopping abuse. Restoring hope. Saving lives. https://safefuturesct.org/
The Phoenix Society – Supports and empowers anyone impacted by a burn injury www.phoenix-society.org
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
www.samhsa.gov/
Falls Resources
- CDC website: About Older Adult Fall Prevention
www.cdc.gov/falls
Free Falls Check-up - GOAT- Greatest of all time Physical Therapy and Wellness
“Bridging gap between rehabilitation and fitness training” - Local community center exercise classes
- Youtube.com
- Silver sneakers
Your insurance may cover this or other memberships - Blue Door Foundation, Inc.
NIANTIC: 860-333-7651 - Chelsea Foundation
GROTON: 860-448-2263 - Connecticut Collaboration for Fall Prevention
Free downloadable tools - National Institute on Aging
www.nia/nih.gov