Trauma

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Trauma

Self Help Clearinghouse

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Wings of Light, Inc.

National. 3 support networks. Founded 1995. Support and information network for individuals whose lives have been touched by aviation accidents. Separate networks for airplane accident survivors, families and friends of persons killed in airplane accidents and persons involved in the rescue, recovery and investigation of crashes. Information, referrals and phone support.
Website: http://www.wingsoflight.org
E-mail: info@wingsoflight.org
Verified: 8/30/2011

National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)

National. 2,300 members. Founded 1975. Support and advocacy for victims and survivors of violent crimes and disasters. Newsletter, information, referrals, phone help, conferences, crisis response training and group development guidelines. Referrals to local self-help groups. Dues $50 (individual); $200 (organization).
Write:
National Organization for Victim Assistance
510 King St., Suite 424
Alexandria, VA 22314
Voice: 1-800-879-6682 or 703-535-6682
Fax: 703-535-5500
Website: http://www.try-nova.org
Verified: 1/28/2011

Trauma Support Network

National. Opportunity to connect with other trauma survivors, share experiences, learn how to better manage life after a serious injury and gain support and hope from others. Support groups are facilitated by a trauma survivor. Group members have different types of injuries (head injuries, leg injuries, multiple trauma) resulting from different types of events (motor vehicle crashes, falls, gunshot wounds). Guest speakers. Online support forums for trauma survivors and their families and friends.
Write:
Trauma Support Network
c/o American Trauma Society
7611 S. Osborne Rd., Suite 202
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Voice: 1-800-556-7890
Website: http://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/pages/peer-support-groups
E-mail: admin@traumasurvivorsnetwork.org
Verified: 8/22/2011

Support4Hope

Online. Provides support of various mental health issues such as autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADD and ADHD and the problems that arise from them such as domestic abuse. Online forums and chat.
Write:
Support4Hope
PO Box 184
Deer Lodge, TN 37726
Website: http://www.support4hope.com
Verified: 10/17/2011

Gift From Within

Online. (WOMEN ONLY) Offers a one-on-one post-traumatic stress disorder e-mail/pen pal support network, where female victims of specific trauma can be matched with survivors of similar post-traumatic stress disorder. Audio-visual resources available.
Write:
Gifts From Within
16 Cobb Hill Rd.
Camden, ME 04843
Website: http://www.giftfromwithin.org
Verified: 9/26/2011

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