Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Adult Burn Survivor Retreat
Active
Residential weekend retreat for adult burn survivors focused on connection, encouragement, resiliency, healing, group discussion, creative arts, self-soothing, relaxation, and social connection. The 2026 retreat is co-hosted by FLRBA, the Clark Burn Center, and the Burn Foundation of CNY.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Varies
Location
New York State Academy of Fire Science, 600 College Ave, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Who this program serves
Adult burn survivors; the event page describes participation by adult survivors from across the region.
How to access this program
Use the FLRBA event page RSVP option or contact FLRBA for registration and eligibility details. The current page states that lodging and meals are provided at no cost.
Camp Courage
Active
Annual residential summer camp for burn-injured youth ages 6-17. The 2026 event description emphasizes connection with other burn survivors, friendship, safety, and camp activities. The camp is free to participants.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Multi State
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Varies
Location
Y at Watson Woods, 9620 Dry Run Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870
States served
New York
Pennsylvania
Who this program serves
Burn-injured youth ages 6-17. The official support page states that the camp draws youth from New York State, northern Pennsylvania, and Ontario, Canada.
How to access this program
Use the current FLRBA event page or contact FLRBA for registration and transportation details. The 2026 event page asks interested participants to submit contact information for updates; a separate YMCA page describes pickup/drop-off logistics.
Adult Burn Survivor Support Group
Unknown
Facilitated support group for adult burn survivors and significant others associated with the Kessler Burn & Trauma Unit. The official page describes a biweekly meeting format, but also states that the in-person group was on hiatus and discussed a possible virtual restart in 2021.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Varies
Location
Kessler Burn & Trauma Unit, Rochester, NY
Who this program serves
Adult burn survivors and significant others.
How to access this program
Contact FLRBA before relying on the schedule; the official page contains stale pandemic-era hiatus language and does not establish current meeting availability.
Emergency Assistance
Unknown
Lodging Financial Assistance
Case-by-case financial and practical assistance for families during extensive burn hospitalizations. The official support page describes possible help with housing, gas, parking, food, transportation, supplies, and compression garments, subject to committee review and critical-need evaluation.
Housing & Transitional Support
Financial & Practical Assistance
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Yes
Location
NY
Who this program serves
Individuals and families affected by extensive burn injury and hospitalization; assistance is evaluated case by case.
How to access this program
Contact FLRBA, a hospital social worker, or the burn center to ask about an emergency-assistance referral and current fund availability.
Individual and Family Psychotherapy
Unknown
No-cost individual and family psychotherapy intended to supplement other burn-recovery support services, including support for trauma-related needs.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Varies
Location
NY
Who this program serves
Burn survivors and family members affected by burn trauma; services are described as available on an as-needed basis.
How to access this program
Contact FLRBA to ask about current therapist availability and intake requirements.
Phoenix Society World Burn Congress Sponsorship
Unknown
FLRBA describes sponsoring approximately 7-10 individuals to attend the Phoenix Society World Burn Congress, an international burn-survivor and professional conference with therapeutic and peer-support components.
Peer & Community Support
Financial & Practical Assistance
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Nationwide
Cost
Unknown
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Yes
Who this program serves
Burn survivors and possibly relevant professionals selected under FLRBA sponsorship criteria; current criteria were not stated.
How to access this program
Contact FLRBA to confirm whether sponsorships are currently offered and ask about application or selection procedures.
Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR)
Unknown
Peer-mentor program in which burn survivors who are sufficiently advanced in their own recovery support newly injured patients and their families. FLRBA and the Kessler Burn Center facilitate matching based on similar injury and impact where possible.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Yes
Location
NY
Who this program serves
Newly injured burn patients and family members seeking peer support; volunteer mentors must be at a sufficient stage of recovery.
How to access this program
The official page says referrals can be made in the hospital or after discharge. Contact FLRBA for current availability.
Young Adult Retreat
Unknown
Annual retreat for young adult burn survivors, described as addressing education, relationships, and career development. The official page states that the event has national participation and is co-produced with the San Diego Burn Institute and Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Peer & Community Support
Education & Employment
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Nationwide
Cost
Unknown
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Varies
Who this program serves
Young adult burn survivors, described on the official page as ages 18-25.
How to access this program
Contact FLRBA for current event dates, host organizations, registration, and cost information.
Youth Support and School Reentry
Unknown
Youth-focused support beyond Camp Courage, including assistance with school reentry after burn injury, additional youth activities, and therapeutic support throughout the year.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Education & Employment
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Varies
Location
NY
Who this program serves
Children and youth affected by burn injury, with family involvement as appropriate.
How to access this program
Contact FLRBA to ask about current school-reentry and youth-support availability.
