The loss of a loved one is a life-altering experience. Because it can be helpful to connect with others who have experienced similar situations, Noah’s Children encourages families to seek out support from other family members, friends, church or the community. We hope you find the following list of resources helpful.

• MISS -- Mothers in Sympathy and Support (for Prenatal, Infant, Toddler Loss)
  (804) 741-6562
  Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at
  St. Mathias Episcopal Church, 11300 Huguenot Road.
  Online support is also offered at www.missfoundation.org.
• Compassionate Friends (for the loss of a child, any age)
  Ashland; (804) 798-0221.: Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at
  Ashland Church of God, Myrtle Street.
  Richmond; (804) 743-8196: Meetings held the last Tuesday of each month from 7:15-9:00 p.m. at
  St. Mathias Episcopal Church, 11300 Huguenot Road
  Hopewell; (804) 458-3895: Meetings held the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
• SIDS Alliance (resource for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
  For support group information, visit www.vasids.org.
• Healing Voices (for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS loss)
  (804) 627-5371
  Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Sheltering Arms wing of Memorial Regional Medical Center, 8260 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

General Bereavement Support Groups

• Bon Secours Hospice
  (804) 627-5360
  Committed to helping families heal after the death of a loved one; services include grief counseling referrals, monthly grief workshops, and support groups for adults; open to the community and free of charge.
• Comfort Zone Camp
  (804) 377-3430
  Weekend Bereavement Camps for children, teens and young adults who have experienced a loss; 8-week Support Group sessions are offered twice a year for children, teens and adults. www.comfortzonecamp.org.
• Hospice of Virginia
  Ongoing adult bereavement group meets alternating Thursdays from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at
  7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
• Crater Community Hospice
  (804) 281-0451
  Groups are scheduled throughout the year; 840 W. Roslyn Road, Suite E, Colonial Heights. www.cratercommunityhospice.org.