Welcome to the Augusta Polytrauma Network Site
The Augusta Polytrauma Network Site is one of 23 facilities in the country designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to Veterans and Servicemembers who experienced severe injuries (including brain injuries) to more than one organ system. For more information about Polytrauma, visit the national Polytrauma System of Care page.
Mental Health Support/Veterans Crisis Line
Many Veterans with Polytrauma injuries also need mental health support. If you or someone you know is having trouble readjusting to civilian life, is having trouble sleeping, or is experiencing mood swings, depression, or other signs of extreme stress, we can offer free or low-cost assistance and care.
Veterans Crisis Line.
For immediate help, call the National Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Your call is confidential and can also be anonymous. Or, you may have a confidential online conversation with a professional on the National Veterans Crisis Line Web Chat site
Readjustment Counseling System (Vet Centers)
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
1 Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904-6285
(706) 733-0188
Toll Free: (800) 836-5561
Polytrauma Nurse Case Manager:
Anita Bryant MSN, RN
(706) 733-0188 Ext. 26839
Polytrauma Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer S McCarthy, APRN, FNP-C
(706)733-0188 X 26996
Polytrauma Nurse Practitioner
Liza Denny MSN, APRN, NP-C
(706)733-0188 x26688
Chief of Rehabilitation Services
Mohammad A. Rahman, MD
Phone: 706-733-0188 x 26966
Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury Social Work Case Manager
Jessica Smith, LISW-CP
Office: 706-733-0188 X27632
Polytrauma Psychologist
Jennifer Whitford
Office: 706-733-0188 x27627
Additional Information
If you are interested in more information about admission to the Augusta Polytrauma Network Site or want to schedule an evaluation, please contact Cheryl Readett, our Admissions and Referral Officer, at (706) 733-0188, Ext. 6991.
Veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) should contact their local OEF/OIF Coordinator for information about benefits and health care enrollment.
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