Offers peer-based bereavement support for anyone in Illinois who has experienced the death of an infant, birth to age 1 year, regardless of cause or manner of death. Bereavement/Memorial Events are hosted annually for individuals to share stories and remember loved ones.
Offers peer-based bereavement support for anyone in Illinois who has experienced the death of an infant, birth to age 1 year, regardless of cause or manner of death. Bereavement/Memorial Events are hosted annually for individuals to share stories and remember loved ones.
Support group and video seminar for those who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. Each session includes a video seminar featuring experts on grief and recovery subjects and the real-life stories of people who have experienced similar losses. Participants are able to interact with others who have experienced a loss and to share their own experience as well. Class sessions are usually held twice yearly and starting dates vary from year to year.
Support group and video seminar for those who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. Each session includes a video seminar featuring experts on grief and recovery subjects and the real-life stories of people who have experienced similar losses. Participants are able to interact with others who have experienced a loss and to share their own experience as well. Class sessions are usually held twice yearly and starting dates vary from year to year.
Counseling support for families whose child has died of SIDS.
Peer support is offered; families can be put in touch with other families whose child has died of SIDS for support and information for grieving individuals and families.
Materials such as pamphlets, brochures, and other resources about SIDS and grief are available to anyone who has experienced a SIDS death.
Counseling support for families whose child has died of SIDS.
Peer support is offered; families can be put in touch with other families whose child has died of SIDS for support and information for grieving individuals and families.
Materials such as pamphlets, brochures, and other resources about SIDS and grief are available to anyone who has experienced a SIDS death.
Aims to help those who are grieving by giving them an opportunity to discuss their experiences and frustrations and share tips and information with each other.
Aims to help those who are grieving by giving them an opportunity to discuss their experiences and frustrations and share tips and information with each other.
Activities for men, women, and children living with cancer. Includes "Noogieland", a supervised play area for children with cancer or whose family member has cancer. Adults may enjoy stress-reduction and relaxation sessions, lectures, workshops, music and literature, as well as social events and potluck suppers.
Support groups including "Small Talk" group for children.
Support program is also available for those who have lost someone to cancer or anyone impacted by cancer.
Activities for men, women, and children living with cancer. Includes "Noogieland", a supervised play area for children with cancer or whose family member has cancer. Adults may enjoy stress-reduction and relaxation sessions, lectures, workshops, music and literature, as well as social events and potluck suppers.
Support groups including "Small Talk" group for children.
Support program is also available for those who have lost someone to cancer or anyone impacted by cancer.
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program's grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hosted at EveryStep Hospice locations in eight Iowa communities and at the EveryStep Grief and Loss Services office (home of Amanda the Panda) in West Des Moines. Bereavement counselors are available to meet with families or visit by phone throughout the first year following a hospice patient's death. The counselor can provide families with information or simply lend a friendly ear.
Offers grief support opportunities provided at no cost for anyone in the community. Services include: Amanda the Panda program's grief camps (program listed separately), monthly or quarterly support groups, eight-week educational support groups, memorial gatherings, family nights, peer support and mailed resources. Events and support groups are hosted at EveryStep Hospice locations in eight Iowa communities and at the EveryStep Grief and Loss Services office (home of Amanda the Panda) in West Des Moines. Bereavement counselors are available to meet with families or visit by phone throughout the first year following a hospice patient's death. The counselor can provide families with information or simply lend a friendly ear.
Offers emotional support to families grieving the death of a precious child of any age and from any cause. Provides support to parents (and anyone in a guardianship role), grandparents, and adult siblings through local chapters in the United States.
Offers emotional support to families grieving the death of a precious child of any age and from any cause. Provides support to parents (and anyone in a guardianship role), grandparents, and adult siblings through local chapters in the United States.
Self-help bereavement organization that provides emotional support during the natural grieving process after the death of a child at any age from any cause.
Self-help bereavement organization that provides emotional support during the natural grieving process after the death of a child at any age from any cause.
Winneshiek Medical Center offers a safe and confidential grief support that is facilitated by a Licensed Master Social Worker. The support group is offered in six week intervals and registration is required. It provides support, education on grief and bereavement, coping skills, self-care, what to expect, what is normal, and reassurance that everything can be okay.
Winneshiek Medical Center offers a safe and confidential grief support that is facilitated by a Licensed Master Social Worker. The support group is offered in six week intervals and registration is required. It provides support, education on grief and bereavement, coping skills, self-care, what to expect, what is normal, and reassurance that everything can be okay.
