Bereavement (General)

Self Help Clearinghouse

Online. Founded 1999. Supportive message board for family and friends of those who have died by autoerotic asphyxiation.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autoeroticasphxiationsupport
Verified: 4/30/2007

International network. 12 regional directors. Founded 1986. Mutual support for twins and other multiples who have lost their twin or multiple(s). Information, phone support, local meetings, annual conference. Parents of infant/child age survivor twins welcome. Publishes 'Twinless Times.' Dues $50/yr.
Write:
Twinless Twins
PO Box 980481
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Voice: 1-888-205-8962
Website: http://www.twinlesstwins.org
E-mail: contact@twinlesstwins.org
Verified: 5/3/2007

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., 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: 11/3/2007

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.
Write:
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: 4/26/2007

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: 9/27/2007

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: 9/24/2007

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.
Write:
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: 5/2/2007

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: 5/15/2007

Online. (MULTILINGUAL) Moderated board that offers support and understanding for persons grieving the loss of their pet or who have a pet who is ill. Provides personal support and thoughtful advice. Also offers 'Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony,' a chat room, tribute pages and other resources.
Website: http://www.petloss.com
Verified: 4/30/2007

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 Fdn.
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: 5/1/2007

National. 3200 affiliated groups. Founded 1998. Network of Christian support groups to assist those grieving the loss of a loved one. Groups show videos and have group discussions. Information and referrals, literature, and help in starting groups.
Write:
Grief Share
P.O. Box 1739
Wake Forest, NC 27588
Voice: 1-800-395-5755
Fax: 919-562-2114
Website: http://www.griefshare.org
E-mail: info@griefshare.org
Verified: 5/1/2007

Online. Founded 2002. Offers support for people who have lost loved ones in drownings 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: 4/28/2007

Online. Support groups for persons bereaving the loss of a loved one. Offers a large variety of chat rooms, run by volunteers, dealing with specific issues (loss of someone to drugs, a child, sibling, parent, loss due to long term illness, sudden death, violent losses, gays and lesbians, men and many more). 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

National. Over 230 chapters in US, Canada and Costa Rica. Founded 1978. Nationwide 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: 5/1/2007

Online. Support for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling. Chat rooms, message board and resources.
Website: http://www.adultsiblinggrief.com
Verified: 4/30/2007

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.
Write:
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: 11/3/2007

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.
Write:
National Students of AMF
514 Daniels St., Suite 356
Raleigh, NC 27605
Website: http://www.studentsofamf.org
Verified: 5/30/2007