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
VA Augusta Health Care System
VA Augusta Health Care System
1 Freedom Way
Augusta, GA 30904-6285
(706) 733-0188
Toll Free: (800) 836-5561
Chief of Rehabilitation Services
Jack Rigg, MD
706-733-0188 x26966
TBI Medical Director
Ronald Paolini, DO
706-733-0188 x26996
Polytrauma Psychologist
Jennifer Whitford, PhD, CBIS, HSP
706-733-0188 x27627
Polytrauma Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer McCarthy, APRN, FNP-C
706-733-0188 x26996
Polytrauma Nurse Practitioner
Liza Denny, MSN, APRN, NP-C
706-733-0188 x26688
Polytrauma Nurse Case Manager
Anita Bryant MSN, RN
706-733-0188 x26839
Polytrauma Social Work Case Manager
Jessica Smith, LISW-CP
706-733-0188 x27632
Augusta VA Medical Center is a proud member of VA Southeastern Network – Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 7)
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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