Storytelling is an important force in healing from a burn injury. The Open Mic Community Event Series is open to anyone who identifies as a survivor of a burn injury and their loved ones. It is an open space to share personal accounts, stories, and create empowerment and unity among the burn community. To attend […]
The Young Adult Program (YAP) is a life-skills program for burn survivors ages 18-25. YAP provides an opportunity to gain important and realistic life skills such as resume development, financial literacy, health education and peer to peer empowerment. It's also an opportunity to meet and hang out with other young adult burn survivors who have […]
We invite burn survivors and their caregivers to enjoy dinner on us! We will be hosting an evening of food, music and friends for our August 28th support group. Make new friends, develop new connections and learn more about our burn survivor support community. This group session will be casual and a great first step […]
Every year, the Phoenix Society’s World Burn Congress – an annual, international conference – welcomes hundreds of burn survivors, their families, caregivers, burn-care professionals, and firefighters. The Burn Institute offers scholarships to send burn survivors from San Diego and Imperial Counties to this supportive and transformative 4-day event. Currently, all 2019 Scholarships have been fulfilled. […]
This empowering three-day weekend revolves around self-discovery and peer-based support. The Adult Retreat is available for burn survivors 25 years and older. This retreat provides a venue where participants can: […]
As we wind down the Summer, the Burn Institute will be having an End of Summer Picnic Potluck open to all burn survivors and their families. Join us for a […]
