Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Community Resources

Universe Juice – https://www.universejuice.org

Reuniting those who needed care with those who were there

 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

Other support for Traumatic Brain Injuries:

Pink Concussion – Women and caregivers; There is a group for medical/ research professionals and first responders which
is co- ed https://www.pinkconcussions.com/support

Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut –

Support Groups

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/

Project Longevity – Prevent. Protect. Restore — tA Community and Law Enforcement Effort to Reduce Gun Violence in the cities of Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury, New London and Norwich

Assistance for anyone with involvement in, or impacted by, recent shooting incidents (2-3 year period)

Career Training
Education (high school diploma, GED, further school)
Driver’s Licenses
Workplace Readiness
Employment
Family Support
Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment
Mentoring and Social Supports
Housing

[email protected] phone: (203)980-1984

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