Grief in General

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) (new window)
601 E St., NW, Washington, DC20049.  1-800-424-3410 (1-888-OUR-AARP).  AARP Grief and Loss Programs offer a wide variety of resources and information on bereavement issues for adults of all ages and their families.  Services include: one-to-one peer outreach, a grief course, bereavement support groups, informational booklets and brochures, and online support.

GriefNet.org (new window)
An internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. They have email support groups. Their integrated approach to online grief support provides help to people working through loss and grief issues of many kinds. The companion site, KIDSAID,  provides a safe environment for kids and their parents to find information and ask questions.

Growth House, Inc. (new window)
Provides access to the Internet’s most comprehensive collection of reviewed resources for end of life care.

HOSPICELINK (Hospice Education Institute) (new window)

.   1-800-331-1620 or 1-207-255-8800.  Maintains a computerized database and up-to-date directory of all Hospice ad Palliative Care Programs in the United States.  Most hospice programs provide bereavement care in their community.  Your loved one did not have to be a hospice patient to participate in their bereavement services.

KIDSAID (new window)
A safe place for kids to share and help each other deal with grief and feelings, ask questions and get answers, show artwork and stories, talk about pets, or meet with peers. There are also email support groups available.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (new window)
This is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing Hospice and Palliative Care Programs in the United States.  They are committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of enhancing quality of life for people dying in America along with their loved ones.  The website also assists with locating your local hospice for bereavement care.

Homicide/Murder 

National Organization for Victim Assistance (new window)

.   1-202-232-6682 or 1-800-879-6682.  Provides crisis intervention and counseling for victims and survivors of violent crime and disaster.

Parents of Murdered Children (new window)

, Suite B-41, Cincinnati, OH42502.  1-513-721-5683 or 1-888-818-POMC.  For families and friends who have died by violence.  On-going emotional support, newsletters, and chapter development guidelines are provided.

Loss of a Child

The Compassionate Friends (new window)

1-877-969-0010.  Offers assistance to families following a death of a child of any age from any cause.  There are nearly 600 chapters nationwide.  Each provides support, groups, and newsletters.

SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. (new window)St. JosephHealthCenter, 300 First Capitol Drive, St.Charles, MO 63301-2893   1-800-821-6819 or 1-636-947-6164.  SHARE provides support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (new window)
1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21208.   1-800-221-7437.  Exists to ensure the elimination of SIDS through medical research and education while providing support to those affected by an infant death.

National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Resource Center

  1-866-866-7437
Provides information services on SIDS and related topics with assistance for reference and referral services.
MIS- Miscarriage, Infant Death and Stillbirth
301-460-6222
Offers local support groups for parents. Also-support groups for parents during a subsequent pregnancy following a loss.

Military

Society of Military Widows (new window)

. 1-800-842-3451. Serves widows of all branches of the uniformed services.  Offers support, guidance, referral service, and chapter development guidelines.

Suicide

American Association of Suicidology (new window)

. 1-202-237-2280.  The AAS provides referrals to support groups for survivors of suicide victims.

Vehicular Homicide

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (new window)
511 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX  75062. 1-800-438-MADD (6233).  MADD will put you in touch with an advocate who can provide comfort, help and guidance. Many affiliates also offer support groups where victims can meet other families who share the experience of an impaired-driving crash.

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