Crash Tool Kits & Resources
FREE CRASH TOOL KITS & RESOURCES
If you or your loved one has been impacted by a motor vehicle crash, you are not alone. The Crash Support Network is pleased to offer helpful tools and resources that will help you on your road to recovery. Everyone affected by a motor vehicle crash deserves the support and tools they need to thrive again. Together we can ensure that crash survivors are able to get the support they need.
If you provide a helpful resource and are interested in adding it to our site, please feel free to contact us.
Support Links, Sites, Books & More
We encourage you to use the links provided below as we think you will find these resources of great value during your recovery. If you do not find what you are looking for, please use the search function at the top of our website.
Please feel free to contact us if you are looking for a crash resource that is not listed on our site.
Blogs to Follow
Online Support
Useful Links
Instagrams
Podcasts
Books
Free Crash Tool Kits
We understand how overwhelming the recovery journey can feel. To help you navigate this challenging time, we’ve created a series of downloadable forms to help you manage everything from insurance claims to medical appointments, ensuring you can focus on what truly matters – your recovery.
Download our free, helpful crash toolkits for tips, information, and support that will help you on your recovery journey.
Check out the links below and take a step towards a more organized recovery process. And if you know someone who could benefit from these tools, please don’t hesitate to share our resources.
Important Steps to Take After a Motor Vehicle Crash
Being involved in a motor vehicle crash can happen to anyone, and the moments following can be confusing and stressful. To help you navigate this critical time, we’ve created a comprehensive guide detailing the essential steps you should take after a crash. Our easy-to-follow image ensures you won’t miss anything important, whether it’s for your safety, legal protection, or insurance claims.
12 Helpful Items to Bring a Crash Survivor in the Hospital
Unlike organizing for an overnight stay at a hospital when you have surgery booked or a loved one is expecting a child, crash survivors are suddenly brought to an emergency department by ambulance or helicopter without an overnight bag. A little thought and planning into preparing a bag for us can be so beneficial after surviving such a traumatic experience. We are pleased to provide 12 helpful items to bring your loved one when they are in a hospital.
5 Important Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
Asking the right questions during an initial consultation when you meet with a personal injury lawyer is not just about gathering information—it’s also about establishing a relationship and understanding whether the lawyer is the right fit for you. Choosing the right lawyer is critical for the success of your case and we are pleased to provide you with five important questions to ask a personal injury lawyer and the reasons why each question is vital.
10 Things to Help You Prepare For Discharge
Preparing for discharge from a hospital can be a crucial step in ensuring a smooth transition back home, and it’s important to be prepared as you may be dealing with physical injuries and emotional trauma. To help you navigate this critical time, we’ve created a comprehensive guide detailing 10 things that will help you prepare for your discharge. Our easy-to-follow crash discharge checklist ensures that you won’t miss anything important.
5 Things You Need to Prioritize As You Begin Recovery
Being injured in a motor vehicle crash can be traumatic. Remember, self-care is essential for maintaining your physical and mental well-being, and it’s important to prioritize taking care of yourself. We are pleased to provide you with 5 things you should organize as you begin your recovery after being injured in a motor vehicle crash.
Key Tips to Navigate As You Recover
Recovering from a motor vehicle crash involves both physical and emotional healing. It’s a process that requires patience, support, and understanding. We are pleased to provide you with key tips as you navigate your recovery. Remember, recovery is not just about getting back to where you were before the crash, but about moving forward with strength and resilience.
5 Important Items to Bring to Your Doctor Appointment
After surviving a motor vehicle crash, visits to the doctor are crucial for thorough evaluations and to address any potential injuries, some of which may not be immediately apparent. When preparing for your appointment, bringing the right items can help ensure the visit is as effective and informative as possible. We are pleased to provide you with five important items that you should always bring with you.
4 Things You Can Do To Lift Your Spirits As You Recover
Recovering from a motor vehicle crash can be frustrating and challenging. By staying connected, embracing nature, practicing mindfullness, and staying active within your limits, you can maintain a positive outlook during your recovery. We are pleased to provide you with four things you can do to lift your spirits and encourage you to print our list out and place it on your reminder board. Remember to always prioritize self-care as you heal!
10 Things To Help You Prepare for an Independent Medical Exam
At one point or another throughout your recovery, you may be asked to attend an Independent Medical Exam which is better known as an (IME) and we are pleased to provide you with ten things that will help you prepare for this exam. Keep in mind that you may be asked to attend numerous IME’s throughout your recovery and refusing to attend an IME could jeopardize your right to benefits.
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Online Support Groups
The following are a list of online support groups that may help you with your recovery journey. It’s important to find the support you need as you navigate post crash.
Crash Support Network Group
Join our online support group where members encourage, engage, inspire and support survivors of motor vehicle crashes. You are not alone on your recovery journey.
Join here: Crash Support Network Group
Pedestrian Trauma Support Group
We are all surviving pedestrians hit by motor vehicles. This is a place to tell our story and to show support to those we understand the most.
Fatal Crash Support Group
Fatal Crash Support is an online support group on facebook created for victims and loved ones across the globe that have been affected by a fatal motor vehicle crash.
Join here: Fatal Crash Support Group
Pelvic Fracture Sisters
This online support group on facebook is for women who have had pelvic fractures. Sharing experiences in their own space in order to heal and help others through what we have gone through.
Join here: Pelvic Fracture Sisters
Fear of Driving Support Group
In this group we will share our experiences, our challenges, our triumphs and our goals as we comfortably reach our driving and passenger goals together!
Join here: Fear of Driving Support Group
Trauma Survivors Network
Next Steps is a free online program to help you manage your life after a serious injury. When you enroll in the program, you will become part of a class with other trauma survivors from around the country.
For more information please visit: www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org
The Unexpected Caregiver
We help you understand what your new role will entail as you navigate your new reality and we show you how you can be supportive in your loved one’s recovery. Connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
Join here: The Unexpected Caregiver
Online Support Group for Fatal Crashes
Have you been affected by a fatal motor vehicle crash or lost a loved one due to a fatal crash? Join our support group!
Useful Links
The following collection of useful links may help you on your road to recovery. If you would like your Organization or Business listed on the Crash Support Network, please feel free to contact us.
FAIR Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform
FAIR (Fair Association of Victims for Accident Insurance Reform) is a grassroots not-for-profit organization of MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) victims who have been injured in motor vehicle collisions and who have struggled with the current auto insurance system in Ontario.
For more information please visit:
Accessible Home Finder
Unfortunately for many survivors the home you once knew before your crash may no longer meet your needs. Accessible Home Finder is a site designed for buyers and sellers of accessible homes or homes which can be retrofitted within the Greater Toronto Area.
For more information please visit:
Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST)
BIST provides programs and services to people living with the effects of brain injury and their families / caregivers. After joining BIST, their programs are free and have no wait list.
For more information please visit:
Bridging the Gap
Celeste Palmer was in a near-fatal car accident in 2000 which resulted in total memory loss. Celeste formed a support group and website as it was her vision ever since a young woman ran a stop sign.
For more information please visit:
After Trauma
After Trauma is a website that connects and supports survivors of traumatic injury and their families. After Trauma aims to provide a community for patients and families to rebuild lives and support each other after experiencing a traumatic injury. This website also contains information and resources to help survivors and families on the recovery journey.
For more information please visit: www.aftertrauma.org
Enjuris
Enjuris.com is a collection of resources to help people at one of the hardest times in their lives: after an accident or injury. Enjuris answers tough questions to help you deal with what comes next.
For more information please visit:
Don’t Go to the Ouch!
Don’t Go to the Ouch is a website that will provide you with information about invisible feelings like pain and other nuisance, annoying and possibly frightening sensations.
Learning how to better control your symptoms (feelings) and understanding how your body moves is the main focus of Don’t Go to The Ouch!
For more information please visit:
Discounted Offers for Online Programs
The following collection of online programs may help you on your road to recovery and we are pleased to announce that these online courses are offered to crash survivors at a discounted rate!
Learn to Thrive With Post-Concussion Syndrome
Discover the essential tools to enhance your wellbeing, resilience, and connection throughout your Post-Concussion Syndrome recovery journey with the Learn to Thrive Self Study Program. This flexible, self-paced course equips you with evidence-based positive psychology techniques to elevate resilience, strengthen relationships, and rediscover joy in your healing process.
Self Study Course $469.00
We are pleased to announce that you can receive a 25% discount upon enrolment by entering: CRASHSUPPORTNETWORK
For more information please visit: reviveandthrivewellbeing.com
Learn to Thrive – Resilience in Recovery
This course is for individuals navigating extended recovery from injury, illness, or chronic condition. Discover the essential tools to enhance your wellbeing, resilience, and connection through recovery journey with the Learn to Thrive Self Study Program.
Self Study Course $469.00
We are pleased to announce that you can receive a 25% discount upon enrolment by entering: CRASHSUPPORTNETWORK
For more information please visit: reviveandthrivewellbeing.com