Burn Survivors Support Group
No matter where you are in your journey, you don't have to navigate it alone. This support group brings burn survivors together in a safe, compassionate space where your experiences are understood and your voice is welcome. Whether you are newly navigating life after a burn injury or years into your recovery, you will find encouragement, connection and practical support from others who truly get it. Come as you are and take the next step in your healing alongside people who understand.
What to expect
- A safe, judgment-free space to share your story
- Peer support from others who truly understand
- Practical coping strategies from fellow survivors
- Connection and community at every stage of healing
When
The first Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Offered in-person on virtually via Zoom
Location
UCI Senior Health Center - Conference Room Pavillion IV
101 The City Dr S.,
Orange CA 92868
Registration Instructions
To register for this email ucirvineburn@hs.uci.edu or call Emma Sanchez at 714-456-7437.
Please read before registering:
The privacy of your health information is important to UCI Health and is required by law. As a participant in a Group Support Session (GSS), whether virtually or in-person, you and the other attendees will have the option to discuss health information in the presence of other attendees, family members, caregivers, friends, staff and/or providers. Whether you are an attendee, family member, caregiver, or friend accompanying an attendee, you agree to respect the privacy of others by keeping information that is shared in the session confidential and not repeating any of the information discussed in the clinical group setting. The GSS team will also keep all information shared in session confidential and not repeat that information outside of the clinical group setting, unless the information raises public health and/or safety concerns or under a regulatory obligation to disclose. The GSS is not a substitute for medical care or treatment of medical emergencies. Participation in the GSS is optional, and a decision to refrain from participating will not impact future care provided to you by UCI Health. Consult with your clinical care provider for any questions of a personal nature you are not comfortable sharing in the group setting, or for medical care.
By registering for this GSS you understand that information you share during the session may be heard by the entire group. Your acknowledgement also means that you will respect the confidentiality of the other members of the group by not revealing names or medical, personal, or any other identifying information about others in attendance outside of the clinical group setting. Furthermore, you understand that taking photos, video, or other recordings during the GSS is prohibited and agree to refrain from doing so.
