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02-17-2002, 05:42 PM
24 hour Crisis Help:
National Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800 SUICIDE
For those in crisis and in need of immediate help
Suicide Hotline Agency
888-279-8188. 24 hours
Boys and Girls Hotline Emergency or Crisis
Call 1-800-448-3000
Callers talk to highly-trained, professional counselors who listen and give "right now" answers. They're sympathetic people who have expertise dealing with these and other problems.
National Crisis Line (Help Line USA toll free / 24 hour):
1-866-334-HELP or 1-866-334-4357
Depression Hotline
800-551-0008
Depression Hotline (Duke University)
1-800-999-9999
BEREAVEMENT SERVICES:
· General tips about how to locate services in the area:
· Call local hospital and ask to speak to the hospital social worker. These individuals are usually knowledgeable about all support groups in the area.
· Check the Yellow page listings under “Mental Health Associations.”
· Contact the local mental health hotline. Volunteers who man the hotlines usually have extensive knowledge of local support groups.
· Contact the local hospice organization. Even if the patient was not a resident of that hospice, they have listings of all bereavement support groups.
· Contact local churches about support groups. Most church support groups do not require that the person be of that faith to attend. They may also have listings of secular groups.
· Contact the local funeral home. Many local funeral homes sponsor bereavement support groups.
· NOTE:
· After locating a support group, make a commitment to go several times before deciding to stay in the group or not.
· If the spouse refuses to attend a support group, go anyway. Only the person looking for services can define what type of support they need.
· If the person feels the group is not right (after attending several times), encourage them not to give up on support groups all together. Another support group might be a better fit.
Bereavement Services: Loss of a Child
The Compassionate Friends:
1-877-969-0010, or 630-990-0010
PO Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-0010
Fax: 630-990-0246
www.compassionatefriends.org (http://www.compassionatefriends.org/)
Assists bereaved parents and siblings in the positive resolution of the grief experienced upon the death of a child. Has over 600 local chapters and quarterly newsletter.
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (SIDS Alliance) :
1-800-221-SIDS
1314 Bedford Avenue, Ste 210
Fax: (410) 659-8709
A Non-profit national voluntary health organization, dedicated to eliminating SIDS through research, serving SIDS families, and education professionals and the general public About SIDS. Local Chapters offer support groups and one-on-one contact.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SUICIDE
American Suicide Foundation National
1-800-ASF-4042 or 212-410-1111
1045 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
Fax: 212-410-0352
State by state directories of survivor support groups for families and friends of a suicide
PET LOSS
Pet Loss Support Hotline
1-888-ISU-PLSH (888-145-4241)
Iowa State University provides this resource for support and information about the loss of a get and the grieving process.
www.rainbowsbridge.com (http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/) Mon-Thurs 9 – 11pm EST. A chat room just for pet loss
HOSPICE
National Referral Service – Hospice Link: 1-800-331-1620 (9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, EST)
190 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT, 06426
FAX: 860-767-2746
E-MAIL: hospiceall at aol.com
Information and education about caring for the dying and Bereaved. Referrals to local hospice programs.
Children’s Hospice International
1-800-24-CHILD (Mon-Fri 9a – 5p EST).
Refers patients to hospices and specialists in the areas, internationally.
National Hospice Helpline
1-800-658-8898
Information for hospice care for terminally ill persons. Referral to hospice programs nationwide.
MISC. SUPPORT
Alzheimer's Hotline
800-660-1993
Cancer Hotline
800-4-CANCER
National Family Caregiver’s Association
1-800-896-3650
10400 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
The NFCA is an association of individual caregivers, family friends, professionals, affiliated organizations and health care providers who work to meet the needs of family caregivers and improve the quality of life of America's family caregivers. NFCA offers educational and supportive materials for caregivers and health professionals, conducts public awareness campaigns, compiles statistics and speaks up for the rights of family caregivers.
MENTAL HEALTH
Suicide Hotline Agency
888-279-8188. 24 hours
National Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800 SUICIDE
For those in crisis and in need of immediate help
National Crisis Line (Help Line USA toll free / 24 hour):
1-866-334-HELP or 1-866-334-4357
Boys and Girls Hotline Emergency or Crisis
1-800-448-3000
Callers talk to highly-trained, professional counselors who listen and give "right now" answers. They're sympathetic people who have expertise dealing with these and other problems.
Email the Girls and Boys Town National Hotline Hotline*not allowed - refer to the guidelines*boystown.org Write down your concerns. If this is an emergency situation, please call the Hotline right now at 1-800-448-3000.
National Mental Health Association
1-800-969-6642 or 1-800-969-NMHA
Nationally recognized resource for information on mental illnesses and treatments, and referral for local treatment services. Referral services lists mental health service organizations by name, address, telephone number, contact person, and services provided. Also included are listings for national organizations which are capable of responding to clinical, technical and specific service delivery questions, as well as directories of local consumer, family fupport, and self-help programs.
NOTE: Caller might not get an immediate response. Might have to leave name/phone# where someone could get back to them within 1-2 days.
National Alliance for Mental Health Helpline
1-800-351-9058
National Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-422-HOPE or 1-800-442-4673
National Depression and Manic Disorder Association
1-800-826-3632
The toll-free National DMDA Information Line is available for everyone who needs information or resources on depression, manic depression, and related affective disorders. Callers will receive the contact name and phone number for the DMDA Chapter or support group in or nearest to their community. Callers can get referrals to other key resources in the field, such as the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) which offer physician referral through its state affiliates.
Depression Hotline
800-551-0008
Depression Hotline (Duke University)
1-800-999-9999 is a toll-free nation wide number and is
open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This number is a good place for anyone to start in order to start in order to gain more information regarding available local treatment.
Many thanks to Kate for compiling this list, and others who are contributing to this list, which will be maintained an updated as necessary.
National Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800 SUICIDE
For those in crisis and in need of immediate help
Suicide Hotline Agency
888-279-8188. 24 hours
Boys and Girls Hotline Emergency or Crisis
Call 1-800-448-3000
Callers talk to highly-trained, professional counselors who listen and give "right now" answers. They're sympathetic people who have expertise dealing with these and other problems.
National Crisis Line (Help Line USA toll free / 24 hour):
1-866-334-HELP or 1-866-334-4357
Depression Hotline
800-551-0008
Depression Hotline (Duke University)
1-800-999-9999
BEREAVEMENT SERVICES:
· General tips about how to locate services in the area:
· Call local hospital and ask to speak to the hospital social worker. These individuals are usually knowledgeable about all support groups in the area.
· Check the Yellow page listings under “Mental Health Associations.”
· Contact the local mental health hotline. Volunteers who man the hotlines usually have extensive knowledge of local support groups.
· Contact the local hospice organization. Even if the patient was not a resident of that hospice, they have listings of all bereavement support groups.
· Contact local churches about support groups. Most church support groups do not require that the person be of that faith to attend. They may also have listings of secular groups.
· Contact the local funeral home. Many local funeral homes sponsor bereavement support groups.
· NOTE:
· After locating a support group, make a commitment to go several times before deciding to stay in the group or not.
· If the spouse refuses to attend a support group, go anyway. Only the person looking for services can define what type of support they need.
· If the person feels the group is not right (after attending several times), encourage them not to give up on support groups all together. Another support group might be a better fit.
Bereavement Services: Loss of a Child
The Compassionate Friends:
1-877-969-0010, or 630-990-0010
PO Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-0010
Fax: 630-990-0246
www.compassionatefriends.org (http://www.compassionatefriends.org/)
Assists bereaved parents and siblings in the positive resolution of the grief experienced upon the death of a child. Has over 600 local chapters and quarterly newsletter.
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance (SIDS Alliance) :
1-800-221-SIDS
1314 Bedford Avenue, Ste 210
Fax: (410) 659-8709
A Non-profit national voluntary health organization, dedicated to eliminating SIDS through research, serving SIDS families, and education professionals and the general public About SIDS. Local Chapters offer support groups and one-on-one contact.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SUICIDE
American Suicide Foundation National
1-800-ASF-4042 or 212-410-1111
1045 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028
Fax: 212-410-0352
State by state directories of survivor support groups for families and friends of a suicide
PET LOSS
Pet Loss Support Hotline
1-888-ISU-PLSH (888-145-4241)
Iowa State University provides this resource for support and information about the loss of a get and the grieving process.
www.rainbowsbridge.com (http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/) Mon-Thurs 9 – 11pm EST. A chat room just for pet loss
HOSPICE
National Referral Service – Hospice Link: 1-800-331-1620 (9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri, EST)
190 Westbrook Rd, Essex, CT, 06426
FAX: 860-767-2746
E-MAIL: hospiceall at aol.com
Information and education about caring for the dying and Bereaved. Referrals to local hospice programs.
Children’s Hospice International
1-800-24-CHILD (Mon-Fri 9a – 5p EST).
Refers patients to hospices and specialists in the areas, internationally.
National Hospice Helpline
1-800-658-8898
Information for hospice care for terminally ill persons. Referral to hospice programs nationwide.
MISC. SUPPORT
Alzheimer's Hotline
800-660-1993
Cancer Hotline
800-4-CANCER
National Family Caregiver’s Association
1-800-896-3650
10400 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
The NFCA is an association of individual caregivers, family friends, professionals, affiliated organizations and health care providers who work to meet the needs of family caregivers and improve the quality of life of America's family caregivers. NFCA offers educational and supportive materials for caregivers and health professionals, conducts public awareness campaigns, compiles statistics and speaks up for the rights of family caregivers.
MENTAL HEALTH
Suicide Hotline Agency
888-279-8188. 24 hours
National Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800 SUICIDE
For those in crisis and in need of immediate help
National Crisis Line (Help Line USA toll free / 24 hour):
1-866-334-HELP or 1-866-334-4357
Boys and Girls Hotline Emergency or Crisis
1-800-448-3000
Callers talk to highly-trained, professional counselors who listen and give "right now" answers. They're sympathetic people who have expertise dealing with these and other problems.
Email the Girls and Boys Town National Hotline Hotline*not allowed - refer to the guidelines*boystown.org Write down your concerns. If this is an emergency situation, please call the Hotline right now at 1-800-448-3000.
National Mental Health Association
1-800-969-6642 or 1-800-969-NMHA
Nationally recognized resource for information on mental illnesses and treatments, and referral for local treatment services. Referral services lists mental health service organizations by name, address, telephone number, contact person, and services provided. Also included are listings for national organizations which are capable of responding to clinical, technical and specific service delivery questions, as well as directories of local consumer, family fupport, and self-help programs.
NOTE: Caller might not get an immediate response. Might have to leave name/phone# where someone could get back to them within 1-2 days.
National Alliance for Mental Health Helpline
1-800-351-9058
National Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-422-HOPE or 1-800-442-4673
National Depression and Manic Disorder Association
1-800-826-3632
The toll-free National DMDA Information Line is available for everyone who needs information or resources on depression, manic depression, and related affective disorders. Callers will receive the contact name and phone number for the DMDA Chapter or support group in or nearest to their community. Callers can get referrals to other key resources in the field, such as the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) which offer physician referral through its state affiliates.
Depression Hotline
800-551-0008
Depression Hotline (Duke University)
1-800-999-9999 is a toll-free nation wide number and is
open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This number is a good place for anyone to start in order to start in order to gain more information regarding available local treatment.
Many thanks to Kate for compiling this list, and others who are contributing to this list, which will be maintained an updated as necessary.