Resources - March of Dimes

Perinatal Loss


	Resources AGAST Alliance of Grandparents, A Support in Tragedy International P.O. Box 271386 Salt Lake City, UT 84127 (888) 774-7437 Provides support for grandparents who have lost a grandchild and gives information on how to help their children (the parents). American SIDS Institute 509 Augusta Drive Marietta, GA 30067 (800) 232-SIDS (770) 426-8746 Provides information and crisis phone counseling. Angel Babies Forever Loved Supports grieving parents who have suffered a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss or SIDS. Bereaved Parents of the USA P.O. Box 95 Park Forest, IL 60466 (708) 748-7866 Educates families about grief and sponsors support groups. State chapters. Bereavement Services Gunderson Lutheran Medical Foundation 1900 South Avenue, ALEX La Crosse, WI 54601 (800) 362-9567, ext. 54747 (608) 775-4747 Provides information, support and follow-up. Center for Early Relationship Support (CERS) Jewish Family Children's Service 1340 Centre Street Newton, MA 02459 (617) 558-1278 Provides support groups for pregnancy loss. Centering Corporation 7230 Maple Street Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 553-1200 Provides books and workshops about grief. CLIMB (Center for Loss in Multiple Birth) P.O. Box 91377 Anchorage, AK 99509 (907) 222-5321 By and for parents who have experienced the death of one or more babies from a multiple pregnancy. The Compassionate Friends P.O. Box 3696 Oak Brook, IL 60522 (877) 969-0010 (630) 990-0010 National nondenominational self-help organization offering support and friendship to families following the death of a child. Over 500 chapters nationwide. EriChad Grief Support 550 W. Plumb Lane, Suite B, #509 Reno, NV 89509 Provides support and materials for bereaved parents. Fetal Hope Foundation 9786 South Holland Street Littleton, CO 80127 (877) 789-HOPE Provides support and information, funds research related to fetal distresses and syndromes, including Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS). First Candle/SIDS Alliance 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210 Baltimore, MD 21208 (800) 221-7437 Provides support for parents who have lost a baby to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), stillbirth or other causes. Services in English and Spanish. Grief Recovery Institute P.O. Box 6061-382 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413 (818) 907-9600 Provides help for the emotions associated with loss. Grief Watch 2116 N.E. 18th Avenue Portland, OR 97212 (503) 284-7426 Offers support to persons who are grieving. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church. HAND Helping After Neonatal Death P.O. Box 341 Los Gatos, CA 95031 (888) 908-4263 Supports parents, their families, and their health care providers to cope with the loss of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. Hannah's Prayer P.O. Box 168 Hanford, CA 93232 (775) 852-9202 Christian support group; provides links to other organizations. Hygeia 413 Temple Street New Haven, CT 06511 (800) 893-9198 A global community for perinatal health, loss and bereavement using new technology to share feelings and lessons. Infant Mortality and Pregnancy Loss Knowledge Path Maternal and Child Health Library Georgetown University An online collecton of resources about infant and pregnancy loss. International Stillbirth Alliance 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210 Baltimore, MD 21208 Works to promote stillbirth research, education and awareness. MEND Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death P.O. Box 1007 Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 506-9000 Christian support group; reaches out to those experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death. The MISS Foundation Mothers in Sympathy and Support P.O. Box 5333 Peoria, AZ 85385 An international organization providing support to grieving families. National SIDS Resource Center 8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102 (703) 821-8955 A federally funded resource center that provides information to families and health care providers. A Place to Remember 1885 University Avenue, Suite 110 St. Paul, MN 55104 (800) 631-0973 (651) 645-7045 Provides materials and resources to those who have had a crisis in pregnancy or who have lost a baby. Pregnancy Loss Support Program National Council of Jewish Women, New York Section 820 Second Avenue New York, NY 10017 (212) 687-5030 Coordinates telephone counseling service and support groups. RESOLVE The National Infertility Association 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800 McLean, VA 22102 (703) 556-7172 Provides education, advocacy and support for men and women facing infertility. Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support 402 Jackson Street St. Charles, MO 63301 (800) 821-6819 636-947-6164 Nondenominational organization that offers support to parents and others touched by the death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or newborn death. Over 130 chapters worldwide. Wintergreen Press 3630 Eileen Street Maple Plain, MN 55359 (952) 476-1303 Publishes materials for grieving families.

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