Trauma

Self Help Clearinghouse

National Organization for Victim Assistance

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:
NOVA
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: 12/17/2009

Trauma Support Network

National. Opportunity to connect with other survivors, share experiences, learn how to better manage life after a serious injury, and gain support and hope from other trauma survivors. 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: 03/31/2010

Gift From Within

Online. (WOMEN ONLY) Offers a one-on-one post traumatic stress disorder email/pen pal support network, where female victims of specific trauma can be matched with survivors of similar PTSD. Audio-visual resources available.
Write:
Gifts From Within
16 Cobb Hill Rd.
Camden, ME 04843
Website: http://www.giftfromwithin.org
Verified: 10/13/2010