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Together We Can: Trauma Survivors Support Group

https://www.vcuhealth.org/events/events-results?tagname%20=%20support%20groups%20&keywords%20=%20%20&locationname%20=%20%20&date= Held at VCU Health Main Hospital on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30-7pm. Together We Can: Trauma Survivors Support Group provides peer support for trauma survivors and their families who may be having difficulty coping with recovery or just want to find strength in others who are walking in the same shoes. These support groups are facilitated by VCU Health and VCU team members in conjunction with the Trauma Survivors Network. We encourage you to take this time for yourself and be supportive of fellow trauma survivors who may be in different places in their healing journey.

https://www.christopherreeve.org/ Written by Patty Kunze, BSN, RNC, Roberta Palmer, RN and Laurie Pepitone, this booklet focuses on women and their mental health after a paralyzing injury. Ms. Kunze is a VCU Medical Center Trauma Survivor.

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Rollin’ RNs

https://www.rollinrns.com/ As The Rollin’ RNs, we look forward to using our nursing experience as health care professionals who live our lives with a spinal cord injury (SCI) to write articles that pertain to health topics of most interest for the SCI community and those with other disabilities. ​ Patty Kunze has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and has accumulated a wealth of healthcare information and experience she wishes to share with others. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she has worked in Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Neonatal ICU Transport team, Labor & Delivery/Newborn Nursery management, and as a nursing instructor for nursing students. In 2009, she was in an auto accident leaving her a T4 complete paraplegic. So not only is she a nurse, but she also lives her life in a wheelchair. ​ Roberta Palmer has been a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She has experience in Family Practice, Allergy and Immunology, Specialty Pharmacy, and as an RN Health Coach and Case Manager Specialist. In 2014, she was involved in an ATV accident which left her a T3 complete paraplegic from the chest down. She also lives her daily life in a wheelchair. ​ Patty and Roberta are both experienced and knowledgeable nurses who live life from the sitting position daily. Their goal is to share information with readers that is evidence-based, timely, and easy to understand.

National Center for PTSD

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ 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.

AMPOWER

http://www.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://www.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.

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 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.

National Institute of Mental Health

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

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline (SAMHSA)

www.samhsa.gov/ 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, or visit www.samhsa.gov/

Paralysis Resource Guide

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/English-PRG-2017_Smaller.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Military & Veterans Program for Spinal Cord Injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/MVP-Brochure_bi-fold_FINAL.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Autonomic Dysreflexia

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/AD-Guide-Adult-5-18.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Deep Vein Thrombosis- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/DVT-Guide-web-5-16.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Sepsis- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Sepsis-Guide_web-5-16.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Bladder Management- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/2016BladderMgmtToolkit.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Bowel Management- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Bowel-Mgmt-Brochure_FINAL.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Pressure Injuries and Skin Management- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Skin-Care-Booklet-FINAL-2017.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Managing Spasticity- spinal cord injury

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Managing-Spasticity_-FINAL.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Parenting with a Disability: Know Your Rights

http://s3.amazonaws.com/reeve-assets-production/Parenting-Booklet-Digital_Finalv2.pdf From the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation