Recovering from a severe burn is an ongoing process that involves physical, psychological and family healing. The Burn Foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life of burn survivors in the community. We help educate families about the burn centers and burn recovery. We sometimes provide pressure garments to survivors when insurance companies will not pay and send young survivors to summer burn camp free of charge. With the guidance of our Burn Survivors Advisory Council, the Foundation developed a family mentorship program and more formal support groups that will help individuals and families through the healing process.
The Anapol Schwartz Family Mentorship Program
Recovery from a burn injury continues long after leaving the hospital burn center. Some people are uncomfortable with their scars and avoid going out in public. They become isolated, feel cut off from their support systems and are reluctant to make friends. The Anapol Schwartz Family Mentorship Program matches recent burn survivors and family members with more experienced peers. Specially trained volunteers provide information and support to burn survivors and family members just going through the process. Drawing on their own experiences mentors offer another important perspective on burn recovery. Click here to download an application for the mentorship program or here to learn more about our services to survivors.
We have a new series of DVDs for and about survivors. Click here to learn more.
Facebook, the popular social networking site, is a valuable resource for Burn Foundation friends. On Facebook you can get the most up to date information about what we're working on, latest events, updates on programs and an opportunity to send us your feedback or participate in discussions. Burn survivors can connect with the community and interact with one another. It's free and easy to use. Click here to see our page and become a fan!
The Burn Foundation Summer, 2009 newsletter has been published!
Click here to download a copy.
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