ABOUT CONTACT NEWSROOM PAY MY BILL FOR PROFESSIONALS Find a Clinic Prosthetics Orthotics Pediatrics Patients Blog Events SEARCH Home / Patients / Emotional Support Learn. Share. Live. Sharing experiences, challenges, and fears with others can reveal solutions, hope, and new possibilities. PATIENTS NEW PATIENTS BILLING & INSURANCE AMPUTATION CONSIDERATIONS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Overview Caregiver Support CLINICAL INNOVATION ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FLAGSHIP PATIENT EVENTS FIND A CLINIC Beyond clinical care, we connect people to one another through AMPOWER®, a peer-to-peer support program and online community for people with limb loss or limb difference. The mission of AMPOWER is to empower and strengthen those affected by amputation or limb difference through peer mentorship, education, and community. It consists of a nationwide network of trained peer mentors who have successfully recovered and rehabilitated following amputation and want to share their personal experiences with you. AMPOWER peer mentors can connect with you and your loved ones in person, over the phone, or online. They can help: Answer a range of basic questions about the recovery process, using a prosthesis, and the concerns of daily living Provide emotional support, with a firsthand understanding of the grieving process Share information and resources Request a Peer Visit Meet with a certified peer mentor who can provide support and encouragement throughout your recovery process. FIND A MENTOR Join the Free, Online Community AMPOWER’s private, online community for amputees, family members, and care providers provides a place to connect. JOIN NOW New YouTube Series “One Arm Between Us” is our new YouTube series where we discuss issues affecting the limb loss and limb difference community. WATCH NOW > Additional Resources There are a range of organizations that provide support for individuals with limb loss, mobility difficulties, and other health issues. EXPLORE ORGANIZATIONS > Glossary Our glossary of orthotic and prosthetic terms can help familiarize you with common terms and shorthand frequently used in the clinic setting. LEARN MORE > Caregiver Resources Limb loss and mobility difficulties can have an effect on everyone involved, including family members and caregivers. Finding the right support is key. LEARN MORE > Patient Stories prev next Amanda Flores It’s comforting to know you can count on someone as your forever. READ HER STORY › MORE STORIES Latest Updates EMOTIONAL SUPPORT • LIFESTYLE • LOWER LIMB • SELF-ADVOCACY • UPPER LIMB Hanger Clinic Patients Share Experience at Challenged Athletes Foundation Community Weekend LOWER LIMB • PATIENT STORIES • PEDIATRICS • PROSTHETICS Proud Dad Moment: The Day Ezra Frech Became a Team USA Paralympic Athlete LOWER LIMB • ORTHOTICS • PATIENT STORIES James Forbes: Treatment Innovations Bring Welcome Relief After Lifelong Challenges with Clubfoot VIEW ALL ABOUT Patient Experience Appointments Locations PATIENTS New Patients Billing & Insurance Peer Support Events Blog PROFESSIONALS Hanger Institute Referrals Continuing Education Events Blog CORPORATE Careers Investors Newsroom Hanger Foundation 1 (877) 442-6437 Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Customer Feedback Accessibility Terms of Use Privacy Policy ©2021 Hanger Clinic. All Rights Reserved.