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| National
Donor Family Council The National Donor Family Council was found in 1992 as a "Home for Donor Families." Comprised of donor family volunteers and professionals, the National Donor Family Council was established to support the needs and expectations of all organ and tissue donor families and to assist the health care professionals who work most closely with these families. Through dedicated service to the families of those who gave the Gift of Life, the Council provides a strong unified voice in meeting your needs and providing a safe haven as you learn to live without the one you love. |
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| National
Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street, Suite 1100 New York, NY 10016 800/622-9010 www.donorfamily.org |
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| Death of a Child | ||
| The Compassionate Friends A national non-profit, self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Call for information on local chapters that provide monthly meetings and local referrals. |
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| National Office P.O. Box 3696 Oak Brook, IL 60522 877-969-0010 www.compassionatefriends.org |
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| The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance Provides medical research and information while providing support to those who have experienced the death of an infant. Twenty-four hour hotline staffed by trained counselors available to answer questions and provide local referrals. |
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| 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210 Baltimore, MD 21208 800-221-7437 www.sidsalliance.org |
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| SHARE The primary purpose is to provide support toward positive resolution of grief experienced at the time of/or following the death of a baby. This support encompasses emotional, physical, spiritual and social healing, as well as sustaining the family unit. Contact us for local chapters near you. |
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| 300 Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO 63301 800-821-6819 www.nationalshareoffice.com |
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| Death of a Loved One by Homicide | ||
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National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children National organization specifically for the survivors of homicide victims and which follows up with supportive family services after the murder of a family member or friend. Contact for information on local chapters that hold monthly meetings, provide support, advocacy, and court accompaniment. |
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| 100 East Street, B-41 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-5683 www.pomc.com |
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| Death of a Loved One by Suicide | ||
| American Society of Suicidology People of all ages complete suicide, men women as well as young children. No one is immune to this tragedy. As you look for answers and understanding, you also need to deal with your feelings of shock, anger and guilt. The suicide hotline in your area may be able to offer you some understanding and support. Trained counselors will provide you with information, support and refer you to a local agency to help you through this difficult time. |
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| 4210 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 408 Washington, DC 20008 1-800-784-2433 www.suicidology.org |
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| Loss of a Loved One by a Drunk Driver | ||
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving You could not have been prepared for the sudden death or injury of someone you care about in a drunk driving accident. Some say time heals all woundsŠMADD is here in the meantime. Contact MADD for local chapters that can provide support, advocacy legal advice and counseling. |
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| P.O. Box 541688 Dallas, TX 75354-1688 800-438-6233 www.madd.org |
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| Death of a Spouse | ||
| AARP Grief and Loss Programs Offers a wide range of resources and information to AARP members and their families who have experienced a loss. Provides one-on-one outreach services, including the AARP Widowed Persons Service for newly widowed men and women. Weekly support groups on America Online: "Grief Relief" Discussion Board on AOL Keyword: AARP. |
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| 601 E Street NW Washington, DC 20049 202-434-2260 www.aarp.org/griefandloss |
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| Death of a Loved One in the Armed Services | ||
| The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors TAPS is a national non-profit organization made up of, and providing services to, all those who have lost a loved one while serving in the Armed Forces. The heart of TAPS is our national military survivor peer support network. We also offer grief counseling, referral, caseworker assistance and crisis information, all available to help families and military personnel cope and recover. Services provided 24 hours a day. Contact us for a chapter nearest you. |
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| 2001 S Street, NW #300 Washington, DC, 20009 800-959-8277 www.taps.org |
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| There are numerous other web sites that are available for bereaved individuals and families to utilize for support. For a comprehensive listing provided by the National Donor Family Council, click here. | ||
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