Screening Tools
University of Florida, Pain Assessment and Management Initiative, Pain Assessment Scales/Tools
NASHIA’s OBISSS (Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System)
Ohio State University TBI Identification Method
Crisis Intervention Tools
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or you can text to 988; 988lifeline.org to chat with someone
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1; or text 838255
NAMI Blog: How to Help Someone in Crisis
211 Helpline | Get Connected. Get Help. (unitedwaygreaternashville.org): The 211 Helpline is a 24/7 365-day information and referral help line that provides individuals in need with help in times of crisis and beyond.
SAMHSA National Helpline: Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. 1-800-662-4357
National Websites
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Chronic Pain Management Toolkit
U.S. Pain Foundation Resources Infographics, pamphlets, meditations, order free printed resources & more
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) Factsheets (1-4) Chronic Pain and TBI and download accompanying Infocomic series (1-4).
Brainline.org articles Managing Pain After Brain Injury & Coping with Chronic Pain
CDC Non-opioid Therapies for Pain Management
Infographics
National Institutes of Health, Chronic Pain and Stigma Infographic
National Institutes of Health, Pain in America Infographic
U.S. Pain Foundation, Chronic Pain Facts
U.S. Pain Foundation, Our Community Chronic Health Fact Sheet
Advanced Pain Consultants Chronic Pain Facts
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) Brain Injury and Opioid Overdose: fast facts
Patient Education
University of Florida, Pain Assessment and Management Initiative, Patient Education Activity Book
Mayo Clinic Health System, Pathways through persistent pain: Tips for managing chronic pain
American Psychological Association, How to help a friend or loved one suffering from a chronic illness
HelpGuide.org Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, Traumatic Brain Injury and Chronic Pain Fact Sheet: Part 2
Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center, Headaches after Traumatic Brain Injury Fact Sheet
U.S. Pain Foundation, Medical Cannabis 101 Booklet (not currently legal in Tennessee)
MEpedia Spoon Theory is a way of describing the experience of chronic illness and its limitations using a metaphor
Brain Links’ Personal Guide to Everyday Living After Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury
Training
U.S. Pain Foundation Pep Talks, Join newsletter and access over 40 webinars
National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) online training
Support Groups
US Pain Foundation Daily Chronic Pain Support Group
Facebook has many online support groups. Search “chronic pain support group.”