Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

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Community Resources

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.

American Chronic Pain Association

https://www.theacpa.org/

Since 1980, the ACPA has offered peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals. The information and tools on this site can help you to better understand your pain and work more effectively with your health care team toward a higher quality of life.

Americans with Disabilities Act

https://www.ada.gov

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

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.

BrainandLife.org

https://www.brainandlife.org

BrainandLife.org is a destination for you and your loved ones to get the latest news and resources on specific neurologic disorders and brain health. You will also find valuable information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, brought to you in a single, user friendly experience that is focused on your well-being.

Brainline

https://www.brainline.org/

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

Brain Injury USA

www.biausa.org

The Brain Injury Association offers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) information and resources, support groups, prevention materials, and awareness events.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

https://www.christopherreeve.org/

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. Call 1-800-225-0292 or visit www.christopherreeve.org.

Family Caregiver Alliance

https://www.caregiver.org

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long term care for loved ones at home. The services, education program, and resources FCA provides are designed with the caregivers' needs in mind and to offer support, tailored information, and tools to manage the complex demands of caregiving.

Hanger

https://hangerclinic.com

Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O & P) services. Hanger, Inc. provides clinical care and educational programs and is committed to helping all patients reach their full potential by providing access to resources which are designed to help those who have undergone traumatic injury and/or disease discover their path back to living life to it's fullest. Understanding the different phases of recovery will assist your recovery and provide you with strength and self-awareness.

Hope After Head Injury

http://www.hopeafterheadinjury.com/links---resources

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 by scary and lonely. Spoken through the voices of brain injury survivors and caegivers as they provide awareness, encouragement, and hope.

National Center for PTSD

http://www.ptsd.va.gov

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like motor vehicle accident, assault or disaster. Most people have some stress reactions after a trauma. If the reactions don't go away over time or disrupt your life, you may have PTSD.

Project BRAIN

https://www.tndisability.org/brain

Project BRAIN is a resource and training network for educators, families, and health professionals who support students in Tennessee with Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Injuries can happen to any one at any time, and a concussion counts! A concussion is a traumatic brain injury, (TBI). According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year at least 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries occur in the United States. Project BRAIN partners with TN hospitals to promote effective communication between healthcare professionals, families and educators

"Stop the Bleed"

https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/stopthebleed/

During a crisis, no matter how quickly professional emergency responders arrive, bystanders will always be first on the scene. This class will teach you how to take simple actions immediately to help save a life.

United Spinal Association

https://www.unitedspinal.org

United Spinal Association has teamed up to create a national network of peer support for individuals, friends and family members. They have set high standards in assisting people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). Most people are universally unprepared for the unique challenges of living with a new (SCI/D). It's vital to reach these individuals and caregivers with the proper support as quickly as possible, to empower with the appropriate tools and resources to adapt their life, regain their independence and conquer any hurdles along the way.

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