Specific programs and services listed for this organization.
Burn Rehabilitation Program
Active
Comprehensive rehabilitation for severe burns intended to restore the highest possible level of functional independence. Inpatient and outpatient therapy may include physical and occupational therapy, range-of-motion exercises, scar management, soft-tissue massage, pressure wraps, positioning, swelling reduction, splinting, and family education.
Burn Centers & Medical Care
Mental Health & Recovery
Prosthetics & Adaptive Resources
Service area
Local
Cost
Unknown
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Varies
Location
San Diego, CA
States served
Arizona
California
Who this program serves
People with severe burn injuries who need inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation; family participation is incorporated into recovery planning.
How to access this program
New patients may call 858-657-6590 for an appointment. Current patients may schedule through MyUCSDChart. Inpatient therapy begins during hospital admission when clinically indicated.
Burn Survivor Support Services
Active
Free support services for burn survivors and families, including youth activities and events, School Re-Entry support, SOAR one-to-one peer support, and long-term support groups. The page states that the center collaborates with the Burn Institute on adult and family retreats, outings, and support groups.
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
San Diego, CA
Who this program serves
Burn survivors, children and teens in the rehabilitation phase and beyond, loved ones, families, and caregivers. SOAR volunteer supporters must generally be at least one year after hospital discharge, complete an application and interview, and meet additional requirements.
How to access this program
Contact the listed UC San Diego Health survivor-support contacts for current program information. Youth-program information is available from Kate Hamelin at 619-471-9458. The page also lists Eli Strait at 619-543-2352. SOAR participation requires an application, interview, and volunteer qualifications; upcoming youth activities are provided by contacting the program.
Comprehensive Burn Care
Active
Pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient care for major and minor burns, associated wounds, and critical soft-tissue conditions. Services include wound care, advanced diagnostics, surgical treatment, pain management, behavioral and mental-health support, nutrition, physical and occupational therapy, plastic and reconstructive surgery, social work, rehabilitation, and burn-survivor services.
Burn Centers & Medical Care
Mental Health & Recovery
Education & Employment
Prosthetics & Adaptive Resources
Service area
Multi State
Cost
Unknown
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Varies
Location
200 W. Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
States served
Arizona
California
Who this program serves
All ages, infants through seniors, with burn injuries, associated wounds, or critical soft-tissue conditions.
How to access this program
Call 619-543-6505 for appointments. For triage, transfers, referrals, or consultations call 619-543-6502. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for life-threatening emergencies.
Long-Term Support Group
Active
Long-term support for burn survivors and families through collaboration with the Burn Institute, including adult and family retreats, outings, and support groups.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Unknown
Location
San Diego, CA
Who this program serves
Burn survivors and their families; specific event or group eligibility may vary.
How to access this program
Contact the UC San Diego Health survivor-support team or Burn Institute through the current official support resources for details about groups, retreats, and outings.
School Re-Entry Program
Active
Support for children returning to school after a burn injury by preparing classmates and teachers, providing burn and prevention education, encouraging acceptance, and giving classmates an opportunity to express feelings about the injury.
Peer & Community Support
Education & Employment
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Unknown
Location
San Diego, CA
Who this program serves
Children returning to school after a burn injury, their classmates, and teachers.
How to access this program
Access is coordinated through UC San Diego Health Child Life Services and the Regional Burn Center survivor-support team; the official page directs users to Child Life Services for additional information.
SOAR Peer Support
Active
Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery (SOAR) provides one-to-one peer support for burn survivors and loved ones affected by burn injury. Trained peer volunteers offer an opportunity to speak with someone who has experienced a similar recovery journey.
Peer & Community Support
Mental Health & Recovery
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Not listed
Referral required
Varies
Location
San Diego, CA
Who this program serves
Burn survivors and loved ones seeking peer support. Prospective SOAR volunteers should generally be at least one year after hospital discharge, complete an application, interview with a Regional Burn Center psychologist and staff, and meet additional volunteer requirements.
How to access this program
Contact the Regional Burn Center survivor-support team through the official support page for current peer-support information or volunteer application details. The page recommends World Burn Congress attendance for prospective supporters.
Youth Programs
Active
Therapeutic, recreational, and supportive activities for children and teens during burn rehabilitation and beyond, including beach outings, field trips, holiday celebrations, and movie nights.
Peer & Community Support
Camps & Retreats
Service area
Local
Cost
Free
Virtual services
Not listed
In-person services
Available
Referral required
Unknown
Location
San Diego, CA
Who this program serves
Children and teens in the rehabilitation phase of burn recovery and beyond; family participation may be relevant.
How to access this program
Contact Kate Hamelin at 619-471-9458 for information about upcoming activities.
