Burn Survivor Support and Aftercare Resources
Please contact Lauren Spink, RN, CBRN, our Burn Outreach Coordinator, at 916-734-5596 or email lhspink@health.ucdavis.edu for more information about Burn Aftercare Resources available through the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis Medical Center.
Phoenix Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) is a program created by Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors to support burn survivors and their families through every stage of the healing journey. The program connects individuals with trained peer supporters, fellow burn survivors who understand the unique challenges of recovery, to provide one-on-one mentoring, guidance, and encouragement. Peer support can make a powerful difference by helping individuals adapt to life after a burn injury through shared experiences and understanding. This free resource is available to anyone currently recovering from a burn injury, a family member, as well as those who may have healed physically, even many years ago, but have never had the chance to speak with someone who has walked a similar path. For more information or to get connected with a peer supporter, please contact our SOAR Coordinator at 916-734-5596 or email lhspink@health.ucdavis.edu.
BurnNet Survivor Support Groups
At UC Davis Health, we are committed to supporting burn survivors and their families every step of the way, from hospital care to healing, connection, and thriving in the community. The Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center provides a safe and welcoming environment focused on support, reintegration, and personal growth through BurnNet survivor groups and engaging activities. In collaboration with the Firefighters Burn Institute, we offer opportunities to help patients reconnect with their communities, including stand-up paddleboarding, group lunches, walking groups, and community picnics.
What: BurnNet Survivors Support Group—Zoom Only
When: The first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PST
Where: Zoom
Who: Interested burn survivors, family members, caregivers, and significant others must pre-register to obtain access to BurnNet meetings.
Please sign up by clicking HERE.
What: Lunch Bunch—a virtual meeting which will feature a guest contributor from UCD on Zoom
When: The second Thursday of the month, 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m. PST
Where: Held exclusively on Zoom, please sign up below for the Zoom link
Who: Interested burn survivors, family members, caregivers, and significant others must pre-register to obtain access to BurnNet meetings.
Please sign-up at Lunch Bunch Sign Up Forms
What: Virtual BurnNet Survivors Support Group on Zoom
When: The third Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PST
Where: Held exclusively on Zoom, please sign up below for the Zoom link
Who: Interested burn survivors, family members, caregivers, and significant others
Please sign up by clicking HERE.
Any questions please email lhspink@health.ucdavis.edu
The BurnNet News
Delivered monthly via email, the BurnNet News offers inspirational articles and up-to-date information on BurnNet Survivor meetings, events and other recovery and aftercare topics. Get on the mailing list by contacting Lauren Spink RN at lhspink@ucdavis.edu [See current and past issues]
The Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) program is the American Burn Association's premier educational resource for the emergency care of burn injuries. Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) Live provides knowledge for immediate care of the burn patient up to the first 24 hours post-injury. ABLS programs also support emergency and mass casualty preparedness focusing on triage, burn survivability, patient transportation, and patient treatment. ABLS is relevant to a wide range of professionals who treat individuals with burn injuries including first responders, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians. Upon successful completion, all providers will receive a certificate of completion (renewable after 4 years). Physicians and nurses are also eligible for continuing education credit.
For more information or to find a local course please email Lauren Spink RN, BS, MHL at lhspink@ucdavis.edu or go to:
https://ameriburn.org/education/advanced-burn-life-support-abls/abls-live-course/
Phoenix Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) is a program designed by The Phoenix Society to address the needs of burn patients and their families by providing one-on-one peer support and mentoring during the journey of recovery. Peer support assists individuals in adapting to a burn injury through sharing similar experiences. This resource is available to people in the process of burn injury recovery or who may have physically recovered from burn injuries (even decades previously) but may have never had an opportunity to talk about it with someone else who has had a similar experience. Contact our Phoenix SOAR Coordinator 916-734-5596 or email lhspink@ucdavis.edu
Every Wed. evening, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PST
The Phoenix Society hosts a weekly, moderated Internet Chat that offers peer support for survivors, family, and friends affected by a burn injury. Participation is welcomed regardless of how recent or how long ago the injury was received. To enter the chat room, go to www.phoenix-society.org
Free online learning courses designed to empower burn survivors and their families with the tools to handle questions, stares and social situations after a burn injury. In partnership with Target Solutions, Phoenix Society’s Online Learning is a web-based program developed by burn survivors, family members, and burn care professionals. Enroll now at the following link: http://www.phoenix-society.org/community/stayconnected/online-learning-community/
- Beyond Surviving Adult Burn Recovery Retreat
Held annually in the spring. A unique 3-day burn recovery program designed for the adult burn survivor and their significant other to encourage healing and personal growth by offering discussions and skills training alongside other burn survivors in various stages of recovery.
- Firefighters Kids Camp
Held annually in mid-summer. Firefighters Kids Camp is a burn recovery program to benefit young burn survivors, ages six (and have completed the 1st grade) to seventeen. Our mission is to provide young burn survivors with a fun and safe camp environment that encourages healing, personal growth and character development within a natural setting. Campers will enjoy activities that include rocking climbing, arts and crafts, swimming, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, team building, campfire skits and songs, a BIG dance, and much, much more!
- Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp
Held annually in late autumn. Little Heroes Preschool Burn Camp is a burn recovery program designed for preschool burn survivors, ages three to six years old and their families. This unique, three-day program helps children along with their families understand and cope with physical and emotional challenges associated with burn recovery. In a supportive camp environment, families have the opportunity to meet other families who are overcoming similar challenges.
If you are interested in more information about any of the Burn Camps, please visit the Firefighters Burn Institute website at http://www.ffburn.org/ or call 916-739-8525.
Held annually during baseball season. Sponsored by the Firefighters Burn Institute, this is an opportunity for burn survivors, burn center staff, firefighters and their family and friends to attend a Sacramento River Cats baseball game together. It is a time to relax and socialize.
Held annually in early autumn. Sponsored by the Firefighters Burn Institute, this is a day for burn survivors, burn center staff, firefighters and all their family to relax, play and reconnect.