California nonprofit health agency providing burn prevention education and burn-survivor support. Burn-survivor services described on the official website include youth support groups, Embers of Hope youth camp, financial or material assistance, emergency lodging and related support for families of burn patients, counseling and support sessions, and sponsorship assistance for eligible burn survivors attending retreats, camps, conferences, or similar activities.
Services & categories
Programs & services
Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Youth Burn Survivor Support Group
ActiveSupport groups for youth burn survivors offered at the Edward G. Hirschman Burn Center in conjunction with clinical treatment provided by burn-unit staff.
Burn Survivor Sponsorship Assistance
UnknownLimited financial assistance for eligible burn survivors seeking to attend support services outside the Foundation's service region, including youth or adult retreats, family camps, day trips, and burn conferences.
Embers of Hope Youth Camp
UnknownA four-day, three-night camp for burn-injured children, generally ages 5–17, with a young-adult Leaders in Training track described as ages 18–20. Activities include peer support, counseling support, recreation, meals, transportation, and trained staff support. Official pages describe free participation for children from Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties and sponsorship efforts for eligible youth from other areas.
Emergency Needs Fund
UnknownEmergency and short-term lodging for low-income families of burn patients receiving treatment at the Edward G. Hirschman Burn Center, with possible transportation to and from the burn center for follow-up treatment and meals.
Special Assistance Fund
UnknownAssistance related to burn-survivor recovery, including special equipment not covered by insurance such as pressure garments, burn-survivor retreats and conferences, counseling and support sessions, and special activities or group outings.
Resource information
States served
Who this resource serves
Primary service area is Riverside, San Bernardino, Mono, and Inyo Counties. Eligibility varies by service. Youth support groups are connected with clinical treatment at the Edward G. Hirschman Burn Center; emergency assistance is for qualifying low-income families of burn patients receiving treatment there; camp and sponsorship services have age, residency, financial-need, or application requirements.
How to access services
Use the official source for current program availability, support-group schedules, counseling access, and eligibility.