Resources for Trauma Patients

• MUSC Health Level One Trauma Center
• American Trauma Society: Dedicated to the elimination of needless death and disability from injury
• Trauma Survivors Network: A national program provided by the American Trauma Society. TSN is a community of patients, families, health care providers, and volunteers who are looking to connect with one another and rebuild their lives after serious injury.
  Contact the MUSC Health TSN Coordinator at 843-792-8401 or email us at traumasurvivors@musc.edu
• South Carolina Bar Association - lawyer referral service, advanced directive/planning, durable power of attorney
  www.scbar.org (Public Information tab)
  Lawyer Referral Service 800-868-2284
  LATIS (May be eligible for free or low-cost legal assistance) 888-346-5592 or www.sclegal.org
• Mental Health Crisis Support
  Charleston & Dorchester County: 843-414-2350 or 800-613-8379
  Berkeley County: 843-761-8282
  National Hotline: 800-273-8255
• State Office for Victim’s Assistance (SOVA) - assistance programs and funding for victims of crime
  www.sova.sc.gov
  State Level: 803-734-1900
  Please ask about MUSC Victims Assistance liaison and local resources
• National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center - outpatient trauma-focused treatment for all types of traumatic events.
  67 Presidents Street, 2nd floor of South Building (of the Institute of Psychiatry), Charleston, SC 29425
  843-792-8209
• Domestic Violence
  My Sister’s House (local domestic violence shelter) Crisis Line: 843-744-3242
  National Hotline: 800-799-7233
• Alcoholics Anonymous Tri-County (Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley) 24-Hour Helpline: 843-723-9633
• 211 Hotline - for assistance with locating local resources, operated by Trident United Way. 211 Hotline is also a 24-hour suicide hotline. Dial 2-1-1
• Veteran Services/Affairs Officers - assists Veterans and dependents with information about benefits,
  medical services, programs, and other community supports
  va.sc.gov/index.html
  State Office: 803-734-0200
  Berkeley County: 843-377-8506
  Charleston County:843-974-6360
  Dorchester County: 843-832-0050
• Department of Social Services - General Contacts (please ask for county-specific information)
  Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
• SNAP Benefits: 800-616-1309
• General Information: 803-898-7601
• South Carolina Red Cross- Lowcountry Chapter
  Location: 2424-A City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
  Phone: 843-764-2323
  Services: Disaster relief, emergency communication with military/service members, blood donation
• Social Security pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. The Social Security Web site (www.ssa.gov) is easy to use if you apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You can call 800-772-1213 or call your local Social Security office. It takes many months to process an application, so it is a good idea to get started quickly.