Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

Survive. Connect. Rebuild.

A Program of the ATS

Garnet Health Medical Center

       

Garnet Health Medical Center's Trauma services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days to treat severely injured patients. Led by our Trauma and Surgical ICU Medical Director, Amir Gendy, MD, MBChB, FACS, the trauma team consists of experienced physicians, advance practice providers and ancillary staff, who are highly skilled in the care of injured patients. Garnet Health Medical Center is the first Level II Adult trauma Center in Orange County, NY.

 

Garnet Health Medical Center is verified as a Level II Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Garnet Health Medical Center joins an elite group of hospitals in New York State who offer a high level of emergent care. Advancing trauma care is significant and Garnet Health Medical Center is continuing to grow to support this service. Committed to providing patients with exceptional care from admission to rehabilitation to discharge and everything in between. Their goal is to return patients to their pre-injury level of function and restoring them to a high quality of living.

TSN Coordinator

Sherrell Griffin
SGriffin
Email Coordinator

Address
707 East Main Street
Middletown, New York, 10974


Upcoming Programs & Events

NextStepsonline.org

The NextSteps program is based on the principles of self-management. The self-management approach to health recognizes that YOU place the most important role in your recovery. Teaches how to take control and become more active in your own recovery. It uses proven techniques it increase self-confidence and a sense of empowerment. Each group is lead by a trained group leader and a group facilitator, one of whom is a trauma survivor. The group typically meets once a week for six to eight weeks. Learn more


Community Resources

Al-Anon Family Groups

https://al-anon.org

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; wso@al-anon.org Canada: Telephone: (613) 723-8484 Email:wso@al-anon.ca

Alcoholics Anonymous

https://aa.org

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

https://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.

American with Disabilities Act

https://ada.gov

The ADA website provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act. 1-800-514-0301 (Voice0 1-800-514-0383 (TTY)

ADA National Network

https://adata.org

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 1-800-949-4232

American Chronic Pain Association

https://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 efficiently with your health care team toward a higher quality of life.

American Trauma Society

https://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

https://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://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. Resources and information for children, adults, and families.

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

https:// adaa.org.

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.

Brain Injury Association of American

https://biaus.org

The Brian Injury Association of America (BIAA) works to advance awareness, research, treatment, and education to improve 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

https://brainline.org

Brainline provides education and resource about Brain Injury and PTSD for both adult and pediatric survivors and their families. They focus on treatment and recovery information for moderate to sevee TBI symptoms in both adults and childres.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

https://cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.html

Opioid Overdose Prevention: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention funds national research, specialized 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.

Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation

https://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.

Detox.com

https://detox.com/ptsd

Information on support for PTSD and Addiction. Helpline available 24/7: call 800-483-2193

Family Caregiver Alliance

https://cargiver.org

The Family Caregiver Alliance addressed the needs of family and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home. It provides support, information, and tools to manage 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.

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

https://mentalhealthamerica.net

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 promoting the overall mental health of all American. Resources and information for youth, parents, and adults.

National Center for PTSD

https://ptsd.va.gov

The National Center for PTSD offers national resources for trauma survivors and families, which includes information about PTSDA, resources such as the PTSD Coach Online, and videos from other survivors and professionals.

National Center for Victims of Crime

https://victimesofcrime.org

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 Victim's issues. This website helps survivors and families find local assistance, learn about crime and its effects, and browse resources to help victims of crime rebuild their lives. Phone: 202-467-8700

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 the website.

National Institute Of Mental Health

https://nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

This website provides mental health education about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Information includes signs and symptoms of PTSD as well as professional treatment of PTSD. Call 1-866-615-6464

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 crises 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

Neurocritical Care Society

https://neurocriticalcare.org

The Neurocritical Care Society provide and advocates for the highest quality of care for patients with critical Neurological Illness. It promotes skilled and compassionate patient care, professional collaboration, research, training and education, and advocacy. Click the links to learn more about the Neurocritical Care Society and view a PDF of its patient and family brochure.

Office of Disability Employment Policy

https://dol.gov/odep

The office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes polices 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

https://opm.gov/disability

The Federal Government is actively recruiting an hiring persons with disabilities. We offer a variety of exciting jobs, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

https://mentalhealthamerica.net

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>

Rehabilitaion Services Administration

https://rsa.ed.gov

Out 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)

https://samhas.gov

This helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential treatment information about mental and/or substance abuse 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

https://chickelly.com

The Friends and Family of Chic Kelly is dedicated to improving the quality of life for victims of spinal cord injury (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 to get involved.

Tri-State Advocacy Project

https://tristateadvocacy.com

The Tri-State Advocacy Project is composed of advocates who have personally faced the challenges of having a family 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.

United Spinal Association

https://unitedspinal.org

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.

VictimConnect Resource Center

https://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. 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)

PEDIATRIC RESOURCES

Youth Violence Prevention Resources

https://cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/index.html

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 of 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. 1-800-232-4636 TTY: 888-232-6348

Child Help

https://childhelp.org

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. 1-800-4-A-Child

Child Mind Institute

https://childmind.org

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 form more focused professional attention.

Coalition to Support Grieving Students

https://grievingstudents.org

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.

National Alliance for Grieving Children

https;//childrengrieve.org

The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) is a nonprofit organization that raised 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)

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.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

https://nctsn.org

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.

Phoenix Society-Resources for Parents and Children

https:// 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.

Society for the Preventio of Teen Suicide

https://sptsusa.org

The mission of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide is to reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs.

The Trevor Project

https://thetrevorproject.org

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) you people ages 13-24. 866-488-7386 (Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth)

Teen Line

https://teenlineonline.org

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. Call 1-800-852-8336 or Text "TEEN" to 839863

Understood

https://understood.org

Understood is a combined effort from 15 nonprofit organizations that have joined together to support parents of children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey. They provide information and resources to help parents to help their children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. The professionals who advise parents on Understood include educators, learning and attention specialists, physicians, psychologist, lawyers, and more. They share a commitment to children with learning and attention issues.

U.S. Department of Education

https://2.ed.gov

The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents and state and local educational agencies in implanting 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.

U.S. Department of Education

https://2.ed.gov

The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents and state and local educational agencies in implanting 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.

U.S. Department of Education's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

https://sites.ed.gov

Find information for children with disabilities and their families who want to explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

You Can NOT Be Replaced

https://youcannotbereplaced.com

You Can NOT Be Replaced began in 2012 after the loss of a 7th student to suicide from our local high school. Our goal is to reduce the factors that can contribute to someone in crisis while empowering young people and families to improve relationships, communication, and trust.

Youth.gov

https://youth.gov

This is a U.S. government website that helps you create, maintain and strengthen effective your programs. Included are youth facts, funding information, and tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up-to-dater on the latest, youth related news.


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