Trauma Survivors Network | University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

UMC is home to Nevada's first and only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. Offering Nevada's highest level of care, the UMC Trauma Center provides lifesaving treatment for community members, visitors, and residents of surrounding states. Our service area consists of 10,000 square miles, including Southern Nevada, and parts of California, Utah and Arizona.

World-Class, Lifesaving Care - The UMC Trauma Center is a core component of Nevada's emergency medical system. The facility and its world-class staff members provide 24-hour care, standing by to receive, stabilize and treat those whose lives are threatened by multi-system, brain and orthopedic injuries, and those at risk for multiple system organ failure. The UMC Trauma Center cares for more than 12,000 patients each year.

Always Prepared - The UMC Trauma Center always stands ready to provide Nevada’s highest level of care. As the ONLY free-standing trauma center west of the Mississippi River, the UMC Trauma Center offers three dedicated operating rooms for trauma patients, 11 resuscitation beds, and a fully staffed Trauma Intensive Care Unit with 18 beds. The UMC Trauma Center is staffed around the clock by expertly trained medical professionals who have dedicated their careers to saving lives.

TSN Coordinator

Yvonne Ramos
Yvonne.ramos
Email Coordinator

Address
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102

Telephone
work: (702) 207-8310

Email
TraumaSurvivorsNetwork@umcsn.com

Website(s) http://umcsn.com/trauma

Donations
Your support has a direct and meaningful impact, helping UMC build a brighter, healthier future for our community.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Virtual Support Group for Trauma Survivors
NextSteps
National Trauma Survivors Day
Burn Support Groups

Community Resources

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. Toll Free: 800-556-7890
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. Resources and information for children, adults, and families. Toll-Free: 888/267-5669
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. 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.
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/; Toll Free: 1-800-225-0292 Paralysis Resource Center: 973-467-8270 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.
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.Telephone: 1-800-273-8255
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
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.
Family Caregiver Alliance: https://www.caregiver.org/; 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.
Vegas Strong Resiliency Center: https://www.vegasstrongrc.org/; The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center (VSRC) is a multi-agency resource dedicated to healing and supporting first responders and victims of crime throughout Nevada, as well as individuals affected by the 2017 shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. VSRC provides no-cost services to trauma survivors and their families.
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.
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. The Crisis Text Line is: 741741
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: https://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/

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University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

TSN Coordinator

Upcoming Programs & Events

Virtual Support Group for Trauma Survivors

NextSteps

National Trauma Survivors Day

Burn Support Groups

Community Resources

American Trauma Society

Amputee Coalition

Brain Injury Association of America

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

National Center for PTSD

National Institute of Mental Health

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Family Caregiver Alliance

Vegas Strong Resiliency Center

National Human Trafficking Hotline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline