Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center is a ACS Verified Level II Adult Trauma Center located in the heart of Marietta, Georgia. With 633 inpatient beds and 166 Emergency Department beds, Kennestone is one of Metro Atlanta’s largest hospitals. To best serve our community, Kennestone has 24/7 access to specialty service coverage, including but not limited to: Trauma Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke and Cardiac services, and a variety of additional surgical services.
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TSN Coordinator
Julie Freeman
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Email Coordinator
Address
55 Whitcher Street Suite 130
Marietta, Georgia, 30060
Telephone
7707936079
Email
[email protected]
Website(s)Wellstar Trauma Care
Faceboook: @TraumaSurvivorsNetwork
Twitter: @TraumaSurvivors
Instragram: @TraumaSurvivors
LinkedIn: @ American Trauma Society
Upcoming Programs & Events
May is Trauma Awareness Month!
May 2024 – 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 15, 2024 – 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.
Community Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.orgAlcoholics 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.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.orgThe 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),The Crisis Text Line is: 741741
American Trauma Society
www.amtrauma.orgThe American Trauma Society is dedicated to the elimination of needless death and disability from injury. Toll Free: 800-556-7890
Anxiety and Depression Association of American
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.
Brain Injury Association of America
https://www.biausa.org/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.
National Center for PTSD
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/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 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 this website.