Self Help Clearinghouse
Bereavement (General)
This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. It is the responsibility of the reader to decide whether a group is appropriate for his/her needs. For evidence-based information on diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatment and wellness issues, continue searching this site. Twinless Twin Support Group
International network. 12 regional directors. Founded 1986. Mutual support for twins and other multiples who have lost their twin or multiple(s). Phone support, chatroom, information, local meetings and annual conference. Parents of infant/child age survivor twins welcome. Publishes 'Twinless Times.' Dues $50/yr.
Write:
Twinless Twins
P.O. Box 980481
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Voice: 1-888-205-8962
Website: http://www.twinlesstwins.org
E-mail: contact@twinlesstwins.org
Verified: 5/6/2008RAINBOWS
International. 8600 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Establishes peer support groups in churches, schools or social agencies for children and adults who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in their family. Groups are led by trained adults. Online newsletter, information and referrals.
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RAINBOWS
2100 Golf Rd., Suite 370
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-4231
Voice: 1-800-266-3206
Fax: 847-952-1774
Website: http://www.rainbows.org
E-mail: info@rainbows.org
Verified: 11/3/2007National Donor Family Council
National. Founded 1992. Bereavement support and educational resources for families of deceased organ and tissue donors. Provides free literature, educational programs and numerous ways to honor a loved one. National Donor Family Quilt, quarterly newsletter, pen pals and advocacy efforts.
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National Kidney Foundation
30 E. 33rd St.
New York, NY 10016
Voice: 212-889-2210
Fax: 212-689-9261
Website: http://www.donorfamily.org
E-mail: donorfamily@kidney.org
Verified: 12/20/2007Wings of Light, Inc.
National. 3 support networks. Founded 1995. Support and information network for individuals whose lives have been touched by aviation accidents. Separate networks for airplane accident survivors, families and friends of persons killed in airplane accidents and persons involved in rescue, recovery and investigation of crashes. Information, referrals and phone support.
Voice: 623-516-1115
Website: http://www.wingsoflight.org
Verified: 9/27/2007Delta Society
Online. Maintains a list of pet bereavement support groups, pet loss resource persons, counselors and hotlines.
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Delta Society
580 Naches Avenue SW, #101
Renton, WA 98055
Voice: 425-679-5500
Fax: 425-679-5539
Website: http://www.deltasociety.org
E-mail: info@deltasociety.org
Verified: 9/24/2007COPS (Concerns Of Police Survivors, Inc.)
National. 50 chapters. Founded 1984. Provides resources for the surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty according to Federal criteria. Also offers law enforcement training. Quarterly newsletter, departmental guidelines and peer support. Provides annual National Police Survivors' Conference each May during National Police Week. Special hands-on programs for survivors. Summer camp for children (ages 6-14) and their parent/guardian, parents' retreats and spouses get-aways. Outward Bound experiences for young adults (ages 15-20), siblings retreat, adult children and in-laws retreat.
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C.O.P.S.
P.O. Box 3199
3096 S. State Hwy. 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
Voice: 573-346-4911
Fax: 573-346-1414
Website: http://www.nationalcops.org
E-mail: cops@nationalcops.org
Verified: 5/1/2008(TAPS) Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
National network. Provides support for persons who have lost a loved one while serving in the armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies, Coast Guard and contractors serving beside the military). Offers networking, crisis information, problem solving assistance and liaison with military agencies. Also TAPS youth programs. Annual seminar.
Write:
TAPS
910 17th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
Voice: 1-800-959-8277
Fax: 202-457-8278
Website: http://www.taps.org
E-mail: info@taps.org
Verified: 5/8/2008Pet Loss Grief Support
(MULTILINGUAL) Online. Moderated board that offers support and understanding for persons grieving the loss of their pet or who have a pet that is ill. Provides personal support and thoughtful advice. Also offers 'Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony,' a chatroom, tribute pages and other resources.
Website: http://www.petloss.com
Verified: 12/17/2007National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Survivors Support Network
National network. Founded 1992. Provides emotional support to spouses, families and friends of firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Members are matched with survivors of similar experiences to help them cope during the difficult months following the death.
Write:
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
P.O. Drawer 498
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Voice: 301-447-1365
Fax: 301-447-1645
Website: http://www.firehero.org
E-mail: firehero@firehero.org
Verified: 5/5/2008GriefShare
Resource. A resource for Christian church-initiated, 13-week support groups to assist those grieving the loss of a loved one. Provides contacts for churches that run the Bible-based recovery groups. When group sessions are scheduled, members view a video at each meeting, followed by discussion, and complete a workbook on their own. To start and run a group, a starter kit with CDs, leaders guide, and members'workbooks is required (starter kits cost from $340 for 5 workbooks to $540 for 25 bookbooks, plus postage).
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Grief Share
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588
Voice: 1-800-395-5755
Website: http://www.griefshare.org
E-mail: info@griefshare.org
Verified: 5/8/2008Autoerotic Asphyxiation Support
Online. Founded 1999. Supportive message board for family and friends of those who have died by autoerotic asphyxiation.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autoeroticasphyxiationsupport
Verified: 12/18/2007Drowning Support Network
Online. Founded 2002. Offers support for people who have lost loved ones due to drowning or other water accidents, especially those in which no remains were found or in which the recovery process has been lengthy or difficult.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/drowningsupportnetwork
Verified: 12/18/2007Grief Recovery Online - Widows and Widowers (GROWW)
Online. Support groups for persons bereaving the loss of a loved one. Offers a large variety of chatrooms, run by volunteers, dealing with specific issues (loss of a child, sibling, significant other or parent; loss due to drugs, long-term illness, sudden death or violence). Monthly newsletter.
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GROWW
11877 Douglas Rd., #102 PMB 101
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Website: http://www.groww.org
Verified: 11/11/2007(POMC) Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc.
National. Over 230 chapters in US, Canada and Costa Rica. Founded 1978. Self-help support organization for the family and friends of those who have died by violence. Newsletter published 3 times a year. Court accompaniment also provided by many chapters. Parole Block Program and Second Opinion Service also available. Offers assistance in starting local chapters.
Voice: 1-888-818-7662
Fax: 513-345-4489
Website: http://www.pomc.org
E-mail: natlpomc@aol.com
Verified: 5/6/2008Adult Sibling Grief
Online. Support for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling. Chatrooms, message board and resources.
Website: http://www.adultsiblinggrief.com
Verified: 12/17/2007ACCESS (AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services)
National network. Founded 1996. Matches persons who have lost a loved one in an aircraft related tragedy to volunteers who previously experienced a similar loss. Goal is to help fill the void that occurs when the emergency and disaster relief organizations disband, the initial shock subsides and the natural grieving process intensifies. Offers guidelines to help start a similar group. Persons communicate through e-mail or by phone. Online newsletter.
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ACCESS
1202 Lexington Ave., Suite 335
New York, NY 10028
Voice: 1-877-227-6435
Website: http://www.accesshelp.org
E-mail: info@accesshelp.org
Verified: 11/3/2007National Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers Support Network
International. Network of university students helping each other cope with the serious illness or death of a parent or loved one. Campus-based mutual support groups, online newsletter, online chats and service projects. Website provides information, group development guidelines and a listing of universities currently interested in group development.
Website: http://www.studentsofamf.org
Verified: 5/1/2008The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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