Resources & Links
There are many resources available for those who are living with a burn injury and their families, friends, and caretakers. Here are some that we have found most helpful.
Peer Support Groups and Events
Virtual Gathering
For more information regarding Burn Aftercare’s monthly virtual support group, please contact:
Anita Fields at 919-962-8427 or anita_fields@med.unc.edu
Victim 2 Victor
Website
For more information, please contact Frank Hensley: henfrk2@gmail.com
World Burn Congress
Phoenix Society, in an effort to support burn survivors and burn care professionals, holds virtual and/or in-person international events. These events provide opportunities to meet new people, share stories and experiences, and learn more about advances in burn recovery. Many of the attendees, which include burn survivors, their families, care givers, burn care professionals, firefighters, and volunteers, describe the offerings as life changing with the many stories of hope and courage.
The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center has been proud to co-host this international in-person conference twice, in 2004 and in 2008.
More information on upcoming events.
Websites
The Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors
International support organization for burn survivors, families, caregivers, and fire fighters.
American Burn Association
The American Burn Association is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by burn injury through patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Changing Faces
A UK charity that supports and represents people who have disfigurements of the face or body from any cause.
AboutFace
Because each person has strengths and qualities to offer, AboutFace advocates on behalf of those touched by facial difference with peer connections, information, emotional support and opportunities to enhance their life circumstances.
Facing Forward Inc
Facing Forward is a non-profit organization that helps individuals who have congenital or acquired facial or physical differences cope with staring and communicate with confidence, control, and courage.
Publications
Books
Changing Faces: The Challenge of Facial Disfigurement
James Partridge
Coping Strategies for Burn Survivors and their Families
Norman R Bernstein, Alan Breslau, and Jean Graham
Helping Children Heal the Effects of Loss and Trauma after Burn
Injury: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Megan Bronson, RN, MSN, CS
Severe Burns: A Family Guide to Medical and Emotional Recovery
Andrew Munster
Rising from the Flames: The Experience of the Severely Burned
Albert Carter and Jane Petro
Just Get Over It!: We All Have a Choice
Susan Lugli