Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

 

The Level I Trauma Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) is a leader in providing life-saving trauma care to New Jersey residents.

One of only three Level I Trauma Centers in New Jersey, the center at RWJUH cares for nearly 2,500 trauma patients annually in an Emergency Department that sees nearly 90,000 patients each year.

In 2012, RWJUH became the first New Jersey hospital to be verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Pediatric Trauma Center.

In addition to treating the seriously injured, the clinical faculty affiliated with the Level I Trauma Center at RWJUH conducts research and educates other health care professionals about the most recent advances in trauma care.

Please see below for additional adult and pediatric resources.  

 

Community Resources

American Chronic Pain Association

https://www.theacpa.org

Support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

https://www.afsp.org

Gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy.

American Trauma Society

https://www.amtrauma.org/

Advocates for the trauma care system, trauma prevention programs, and survivors of trauma and their families.

Americans with Disabilities Act

https://www.ADA.gov

This website provides information and technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ampower

https:/www.empoweringamputees.org

Empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference.

Amputee Coalition

https://www.amputee-coalition.org

Empowers people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential through education, support and advocacy.

Anxiety and Depression Assoc of America

https://www.adaa.org

Dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders.

Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey

https://www.bianj.org

Advances awareness, research, treatment, and education to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.

Brainline

https://www.brainline.org

Brainline provides information and education about Brain Injury and PTSD for both adult and pediatric populations.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

https://www.christopherreeve.org/

Dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis.

Family Caregiver Alliance

https://www.caregiver.org

Provides support, information and tools to manage the complex demands of caregiving.

Hangar Clinic

http://www.hangerclinic.com/Pages/default.aspx

Specializes in orthotic and prosthetic services and products with one goal in mind: Empowering Human Potential.

Hangar Clinic Amputee Support Group

http://www.hangerclinic.com/new-patient/ampower/Pages/Home.aspx

AMPOWER Amputee Peer Support Group consists of a nationwide network of trained peer mentors.

Hope After Head Injury

http://www.hopeafterheadinjury.com

Through the voices of brain injury survivors and caregivers they provide awareness, encouragement and hope.

JFK /Johnson Amputee Rehab Program

http://www.jfkjohnson.org/inpatient-care/amputee-rehabilitation-program/

Comprehensive service offering early post-surgical evaluation and ongoing care for individuals with upper and lower limb amputation.

JFK/Johnson Rehab Institute Center for Brain Injuries

http://www.jfkjohnson.org/outpatient-services/center-for-brain-injuries/

Provides quality rehabilitation that will assist adults and children living with disabilities to obtain optimal function and independence within an accepting community.

JFK/Johnson Rehab Institute Center for Spinal Cord Injuries

http://www.jfkjohnson.org/inpatient-care/spinal-cord-injury/

Spinal cord patients have around the clock access to comprehensive and extensive medical and behavioral services.

Kessler Amputee Support Group

https://www.kessler-rehab.com/patient-center/SupportGroups.aspx

Listing of all Kessler Support Groups

Kessler Center for Brain Injury Rehab

https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/brain-injury-rehab/Default.aspx

Patients benefit from a highly specialized program that is tailored to the unique physical and/or functional limitations, cognitive impairments, and emotional or behavioral difficulties.

Kessler West Orange Spinal Cord Injury Rehab

https://www.kessler-rehab.com/programs/spinal-cord-injury-rehab/default.aspx

Patients and their families benefit from the expertise and experience of a team of spinal cord injury rehabilitation specialists.

Mental Health America

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net

The nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness.

National Center for PTSD

https://www.ptsd.va.gov

The National Center for PTSD is dedicated to research and education on trauma and PTSD.

National Center for Victimes of Crime

https://victimsofcrime.org

Find local assistance, learn about crime and its effects and browse resources to help victims rebuild their lives.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

https://humantraffickinghotline.org

Find social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking.

National Institute of Mental Health

http://www.nimh.nih.gov

This website provides mental health education about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

Neurocritical Care Society

http://www.neurocriticalcare.org

To provide and advocate for the highest quality of care for patients with critical neurological illness throughout the world.

NJ Guarantee Association (PLIGA)

http://www.njguaranty.org/

Provides a safety net designed to mitigate the effects of loss on claimants and policyholders who, through no fault of their own, find themselves without coverage.

NJ Temporary Disability Programs

http://www.nj.gov/labor/dds/ddsindex.html

Disability Determination Services handles claims for long-term disability.

Office of Disability Employment Policy

https://www.dol.gov/odep

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

https://www.opm.gov/disability

Learn how to be considered for Federal jobs under the noncompetitive process.

Rehabilitation Services Administration

https://rsa.ed.gov

Provides leadership and resources to assist state and other agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation.

Social Security Disability on-line Application for Benefits

https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/

An online disability application you can complete at your convenience.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare Assistance

http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/ship/index.html

Provides free help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about their health insurance.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin

https://www.samhsa.gov

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for victims of spinal cord injury (SCI).

Trauma Survivor's Network

https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org

A community of patients and survivors looking to connect with one another and rebuild their lives after a serious injury.

Trauma Survivor's Network - Support groups

https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/pages/peer-support-groups

Offers survivors an opportunity to connect with other survivors and receive and give support.

Trauma Survivor's Network - Next Steps

https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/pages/nextsteps

NextSteps teaches you how to become more active and take control of your recovery.

Tri-State Advocacy Project

http://www.tristateadvocacy.com

Composed of advocates who have personally faced the challenges of having a family member with a catastrophic injury.

United Spinal Association

https://unitedspinal.org

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).

Victims of Crime Compensation

http://www.nj.gov/oag/njvictims/benefits.html

Benefits for victims of crimes.

Women Aware (all Services)

https://www.womenaware.net/services/

A 24-hour helpline for crisis counseling and referrals.

Women Aware Domestic Violence Services for Middlesex Cty

https://www.womenaware.net/

Promotes the safety and self-sufficiency of individuals and families affected by domestic violence in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Children's Specialized Hospital - New Brunswick, NJ

https://www.childrens-specialized.org/locations-directory/new-brunswick

For children facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries.

Child Mind Institute

https://childmind.org/our-impact/trauma-response/trauma-resources

Free trauma resources to aid parents, educators, and other adults.

Embrace Kids

https://www.embracekids.org/

Maintain normalcy and improve the quality of life for families whose children are facing cancer, sickle cell and other serious health challenges.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

https://www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers

Committed to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and moving scientific gains quickly into practice across the U.S.

Phoenix Society—Resources for Parents and Children

https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/parent-child-resources

Advocating that healing is life-long process.

Ronald McDoanld House Tri-State

https://rmhcnytristate.org/

Provides resources to children and their families during times of critical childhood illness.

Ronald McDonald House of Central and Northern NJ

http://www.rmh-cnj.org/

Provides resources to children and their families in the tri-state ares during times of critical childhood illness.

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide

http://www.sptsusa.org

To reduce the number of youth suicides and attempted suicides by encouraging public awareness through the development and promotion of educational training programs.

Teen Hotline

https://www.teenlineonline.org

A teen-to-teen hotline with community outreach services.

The Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.

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

https://sites.ed.gov/idea/

Find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.

Understood

https://www.understood.org

15 nonprofit organizations that have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues.

You Can NOT Be Replaced

https://www.youcannotbereplaced.com

Reduce the factors that can contribute to someone in crisis.

Youth.gov

https://www.youth.gov

Resources that helps you create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs.

New Life Styles - Senior Living anad Care

https://newlifestyles.com

Comprehensive, nationwide database to find the community or care that fits your needs.