Burns Recovered

Address

6220 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Suite 203
Saint Louis, MO 63123

(314) 939-1550

www.brsg.org

AKA:

Midwest Childrens Burn Camp

Description:

The mission of Burns Recovered is so help burn survivors across the Midwest live life to the fullest without limitations, fear, or insecurity. We fulfill our mission by providing support for burn survivors and their families, as well as community outreach to increase burn awareness and prevent burn injuries. Services include Scholarships, Fire Prevention Information, Prosthetic devices, Wigs, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Incidental Medical Expense Assistance, Disability Awareness Programs, Therapeutic Camps and Health/Disability Related Support Groups.

ALSO KNOWN AS

Midwest Childrens Burn Camp

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

February 8, 2024

Year Incorporated:

1998

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

6220 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Suite 203
Saint Louis, MO 63123

Contacts

Madeleine Carson

Primary Contact

Director of Youth Programs

(314) 939-1550

madeleine@brsg.org

Carrie Warren

Executive Director

(314) 939-1550

carrie@brsg.org

Kanisha Anthony

Community Support Specialist

(314) 939-1550

kanisha@brsg.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(314) 939-1550

Fax

(314) 939-1555

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Elevator accessible

Description

School/Work Re-Entry Presentations: School/work re-entry presentations educates classmates, teachers, and co-workers about the issues burn survivors face and offers classmates, teachers and co-workers the opportunity to ask questions about burn injuries and express their fears and concerns.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

Required Documents

No Documentation Required

Eligibility

Students, teachers and co-workers

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call (314) 939-1550 To Apply

Languages

English

Service Area

St. Louis City/County, Jefferson and St. Charles Counties in Missouri

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Missouri
    • Jefferson County
      • Saint Charles County
        • Saint Louis County
          • Saint Louis City County
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          Description

          - Youth Fire Prevention Team/Fire Setter Intervention Program: The child and their parent or guardian participate in a risk assessment to help identify a child's level of firesetting behavior. Based on the unique situation of each child, a customized four-hour educational program is created for the child and his/her significant others to prevent further experimentation with fire. - Education for Schools: Safety and prevention education provides youth with information, strategies, and skills to identify and avoid high risk situations so that they can prevent burn and fire injuries. - Education for Seniors: Offer seniors a burn prevention presentation which covers burn statistics, degrees of burn, common ways seniors are burned (with stories from local Burn Unit) and safety and prevention tips and strategies.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

          Required Documents

          No Documentation Required

          Eligibility

          - Youth Fire Prevention Team/Fire Setter Intervention Program: Children who display a risk for fire-setting and/or fire-play - Education for Schools: Schools and youth groups - Education for Seniors: Retirement communities, Independent Living, Senior Ministry, Churches, Senior Clubs

          Fees

          - No Fees - Accepts Donations

          Intake Procedure

          - Call to schedule a presentation - Youth Fire Prevention Team/Fire Setter Intervention Program: Referrals accepted from the court, juvenile office, police officers, fire departments, school counselors, a parent, or anyone concerned about a child. Referring individual will need to complete a referral specific to the type of organization/individual they represent

          Languages

          English

          Service Area

          St. Louis City/County and St. Charles County in Missouri

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Missouri
            • Saint Charles County
              • Saint Louis County
                • Saint Louis City County
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                Description

                Peer Support Group: Monthly support groups are held where burn victims share practical solutions on how to adjust and cope with their injuries, provide emotional support and understanding, calm the feelings of anxiety or fear during the recovery process and support each other and have fun. Additionally, individualized peer support is provided to patients and their loved ones during their hospital stay.

                Hours

                - St. Louis meetings are held the first Thursday of each month - 6:00pm at Mercy Hospital, 615 South New Ballas Road in the Burn Center Waiting Room, St. Louis, MO 63141 - Springfield meetings are held the first Thursday of each month - 6:00pm at Mercy Springfield, 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804, first floor main entrance

                Required Documents

                No Documentation Required

                Eligibility

                - Burn survivors - Family and Friends of burn survivors

                Fees

                No Fees

                Intake Procedure

                Apply In Person For Service

                Languages

                English

                Service Area

                St. Louis City/County, Jefferson, St. Charles Counties, Greene Counties in Missouri

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Missouri
                  • Greene County
                    • Jefferson County
                      • Saint Charles County
                        • Saint Louis County
                          • Saint Louis City County
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                          Description

                          Provides assistance to family members who need housing, while a loved one is hospitalized for his or her burn injuries. Resources are available for individuals who have sustained burns and are being treated in a St. Louis, Missouri hospital.

                          Hours

                          Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                          Required Documents

                          Call for Details

                          Eligibility

                          Burn survivors

                          Fees

                          No Fees

                          Intake Procedure

                          Call To Apply

                          Languages

                          English

                          Service Area

                          St. Louis City/County in Missouri

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Missouri
                            • Saint Louis County
                              • Saint Louis City County
                                • Saint Louis
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                            Description

                            Provides medical supplies to burn survivors such as pressure garments.

                            Hours

                            Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                            Required Documents

                            Physician's referral in order to qualify for compression garments assistance

                            Eligibility

                            Burn survivors

                            Fees

                            No Fees

                            Intake Procedure

                            Call To Apply

                            Languages

                            English

                            Service Area

                            St. Louis City/County in Missouri

                            Geography Served

                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                            • Missouri
                              • Saint Louis County
                                • Saint Louis City County
                                  • Saint Louis
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                              Description

                              Provides prosthetic devices while an individual is hospitalized for burn injuries.

                              Hours

                              Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                              Required Documents

                              Call for Details

                              Eligibility

                              Patients must be receiving treatment in a St. Louis hospital for burn injuries

                              Fees

                              No Fees

                              Intake Procedure

                              Call To Apply

                              Languages

                              English

                              Service Area

                              St. Louis City/County in Missouri

                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Missouri
                                • Saint Louis County
                                  • Saint Louis City County
                                    • Saint Louis
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                                Description

                                Burns Recovered offers two different scholarships: 1) Jim Neff Passionship - To provide scholarships for Midwest Children’s Burn Camp participants who have a specific hobby or passion that they enjoy participating in and would like to take a class to continue that interest. Examples of this may include cooking or dance classes, a creative writing course, a basketball camp, guitar lessons, or anything the camper would like to pursue that makes them happy. This scholarship is named after Jim Neff, long-time counselor and dedicated volunteer of Midwest Children’s Burn Camp. 2) College/Trade Scholarship - available to help burn survivors to pursue education after high school or need to be retrained as a result of their burn injuries. Funding is given directly to school/training for tuition and or school supplies.

                                Hours

                                Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                Required Documents

                                1) Jim Neff Passionship - application form required, one letter of recommendation from a teacher or youth advisor addressing why do you deserve a scholarship 2) College/Trade School Scholarship - Complete the BRSG Scholarship Application Form if going on to College or a Trade School; Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or youth advisor addressing the question “Why you are deserving of a scholarship”, a photo appropriate for publication on a website, newsletter, etc, a one page written essay by the the applicant describing their educational goals, how will they accomplish their goals and who in their life is the most supportive of them continuing their education

                                Eligibility

                                - Burn survivors, teens and adults who have an affiliation with the Burns Recovered - Has attended Midwest Children's Burn Camp as a child or young adult, if the burn survivor is of high school age or younger - Has been recommended for consideration by someone affiliated with Burns Recovered Specific to College/Trade School Scholarship: must be accepted to an accredited institution of the following: two year college (Jr. College), four year college (University), trade school or other training program approved by the Burns Recovered Board of Directors, A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained for the entire term the scholarship is awarded, usually one-year

                                Fees

                                No Fees

                                Intake Procedure

                                Visit our website to apply at www.brsg.org

                                Languages

                                English

                                Service Area

                                - Missouri State - Illinois State - Kansas State

                                Geography Served

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                • Missouri
                                  • Boone County
                                    • Saint Charles County
                                      • Saint Louis County
                                        • Saint Louis City County
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                                        Description

                                        - Midwest Children's Burn Camp (MCBC): Young people who have survived burn injury and smoke inhalation spend a week with others who have also experienced the trauma of burn injuries. Campers enjoy adventures including high and low ropes courses, arts and crafts, river activities, archer, horseback riding, and team building exercises. - Changing Times: A weekend retreat offering practical life skills and resources for entering adulthood whether that includes college, technical school, or the working world. - Family Camp: This special weekend offers the chance for young people and their families to spend time with others who have gone through similar experiences.

                                        Hours

                                        - MCBC: One week annually, typically the first week of August - Changing Times: annually on President's Day Weekend - Family Camp: one weekend annually, call office for dates

                                        Required Documents

                                        Call for Details

                                        Eligibility

                                        - MCBC: young people Ages 6-17 years who have survived burn or smoke inhalation injury - Changing Times: Young adult burn survivors ages 18-25 as they transition from being a camper at MCBC and open to young adult burn survivors who have never had the opportunity to attend burn camp - Family Camp: burn survivors of any age and their family members who reside in the same household

                                        Fees

                                        No Fees

                                        Intake Procedure

                                        Call or Visit Website at www.brsg.org To Apply

                                        Languages

                                        English

                                        Service Area

                                        - Missouri State - Illinois State - Kansas State

                                        Geography Served

                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                        • Illinois
                                          • Kansas
                                            • Missouri
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                                              Description

                                              Provides wigs to burn survivors.

                                              Hours

                                              Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm

                                              Required Documents

                                              Call for Details

                                              Eligibility

                                              Burn survivors

                                              Fees

                                              No Fees

                                              Intake Procedure

                                              Call To Apply

                                              Languages

                                              English

                                              Service Area

                                              St. Louis City/County in Missouri

                                              Geography Served

                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                              • Missouri
                                                • Saint Louis County
                                                  • Saint Louis City County
                                                    • Saint Louis
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