The cornerstone of Triumph Foundation is educating people who are newly disabled. We provide resources and referrals to help equip people to achieve greater quality of life.
Triumph Ambassadors give referrals through the distribution of our Resource Handbook that provides information on where to find and receive necessary goods and services.
This online version is an extensive list of excellent products and services available to people in the disabled community. It covers many relevant topics including adapted vehicles, medical supplies, wheelchairs, housing, and support groups.
Explore these pages to locate great people and companies who care about you and enjoy serving the needs of the disability community.
Mental Health
A significant life change such as a spinal cord injury can turn your world upside down. Among the many challenges – physical, financial, home and career – it is absolutely vital to give time and attention to your mental state. It’s easy to try to ‘stay strong’, but for all involved, this is precisely the time when sharing real feelings with someone you trust is paramount.
SCI and Mental Health:
(Press “1” at the prompt if you are a Veteran)
Fact sheet from The Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Fact sheet from Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, website also has other factsheets and videos on SCI topics.
Website for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder information designed for Veterans, but contains a wealth of information for anyone (non-Veterans as well) with a trauma history who wants to understand more. Links to PTSD information, help for family and friends, types of treatment, and how to get help.
Unbiased, motivating resources and self-help tools for mental, emotional and social health
Finding a Mental Health Provider:
Good tips for looking for general providers as well, from National Center for PTSD website.
From the American Psychological Association website.
Searchable database of therapists operated by Psychology Today, allows you to search by location, insurance type, gender of therapist, language, types of therapy, and areas of expertise.
General mental health topics, such as depression, anxiety, pain, anger, trauma, and addictions; found on the website.
Miracle Mile Community Practice has provided affordable, low cost therapy to individuals, couples, youth, and families since 1998. Whether you are facing an ongoing struggle, or contending with a new challenge, they can help. They offer therapy for a broad range of problems, including; grief and loss, unexpected life events, and trauma.
Jessica Brito is a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in life transitions. She has been working in the field of mental health sine 2014 with a diverse population. She offers a free 15 minute consultation.
Jenna Hardy is a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and families with chronic health challenges and disabilities. Before becoming a therapist, she worked in the physical rehabilitation side of paralysis for almost a decade. She offers a free 15 minute consultation.
Dr. Sandra Rudnick, PHD is a Clinical Psychologist based in Encino, CA. She runs the weekly Northridge Hospital Spinal Cord Injury support group meetings.
