Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a Level I Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center which provides the highest level of speciality expertise and meets strict national standards. Specialized teams including Trauma surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, trauma-trained nurses, anesthesiologists and operating room personnel, are available around the clock, 365 days a year, to treat life-threatening injuries.
The Mayo Clinic Level I Trauma Center provides optimal care to injured adults and children (pediatrics) through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. This approach includes:
- Prevention education
- Mayo One, an emergency medical helicopter service, which provides high-level critical care and rapid transportation.A helicopter can be in flight within minutes of dispatch, 24 hours a day, every day.Mayo One flies more than 1,000 flights a year and covers a 150-mile radius of bases at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Eau Claire, WI; and Mankato Regional Airport, Mankato, MN.
- Access to a variety of services including the emergency department, surgical teams, nursing, social work, and chaplain services.
- A nationally recognized Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and 11 Transitional Care Hospitals providing a continuum of care to assist the patient and family with getting the injured patient home.
TSN Coordinator
Leanne Lexvold
LLexvold
Email Coordinator
Address
1216 Second Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota, 55902
Email
lexvold.leanne@mayo.edu
Website(s) Mayo Clinic Trauma Center
Upcoming Programs & Events
- Trauma Survivors Support Group
1st Wednesday • 4-5pm
A staff facilitated, peer support group for those who have experienced a sudden, unexpected injury and hospitalization. Will be held virtually, the first Wednesday of each month. Please email to register. Learn more
Community Resources
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- www.al-anon.org
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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 Email: wso@al-anon.org Canada: Telephone: (613) 723-8484 Email: wso@al-anon.ca
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- https://afsp.org/
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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.
- ADA National Network
- www.adata.org
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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
- American Trauma Society
- www.amtrauma.org
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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.
- Brain Injury Association of America
- https://www.biausa.org
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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
- https://www.brainline.org
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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.
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- https://www.caregiver.org/pilotIntegration/indexPersistent.html?uri=%2Fhospital-discharge-planning-guide-families-and-caregivers
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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://www.hopeafterheadinjury.com/links---resources
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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. Click the link to learn more about Hope After Head Injury.
- Mental Health America
- www.mentalhealthamerica.net
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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 Center for PTSD
- https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
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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.
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- https://victimsofcrime.org/
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(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/
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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
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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 visit http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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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
- www.dol.gov/odep
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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
- www.opm.gov/disability
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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.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
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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
- https://rsa.ed.gov/
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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
- www.samhsa.gov
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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 https://www.samhsa.gov/capt/tools-learning-resources/coping-traumatic-events-resources
- Tri-State Advocacy Project
- http://www.tristateadvocacy.com/
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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
- VictimConnect Resource Center
- VictimConnect.org
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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
- National Alliance for Grieving Children
- https://childrengrieve.org/
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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.
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