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.
- www.missfoundation.org
A 501(c)3, volunteer-based organization committed to providing crisis support and long-term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause; MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary, education opportunities.
- www.childrensgrief.net
Information on children's grief and loss issues, and how adults can help.
- www.healingthespirit.org
The mission of LifeNet Health's “Donor Family Services” department's is to promote healing and peace for organ and tissue donor families. The Web site, however, is open and available for all who mourn the death of a loved one; site also includes “The Healing Garden” which has activities to help children deal with their grief and loss.
- www.bereavedparentsusa.org
A nationwide organization dedicated to helping parents and families who have lost children.
- www.bereavedparents.com
Offers support and useful information to all who have lost a child.
- www.erichad.com
Offers support for bereaved parents.
- www.healingheart.net
Grief support; offers suggestions for coping and friendships for grieving parents and families.
- www.compassionatefriends.org
A self-help organization set up by and for bereaved parents.
- www.geocities.com/ethanshouse
Resources for bereaved parents.
- www.griefnet.org
An Internet community of persons dealing with grief and loss.
- www.kidsaid.com
Kidsaid is a safe place for kids to help each other deal with grief and loss.
- www.after-death.com
Books by bereaved parents and others.
- www.webhealing.com
Offers a discussion board for people who have experienced loss.
- www.dailystrength.org
Online support group; opportunity to correspond with others who are grieving.
- www.counselingstlouis.net
Resource for anyone who has lost a brother or sister.
- www.comfortzonecamp.org
Offers weekend camps and support groups for grieving children.
- www.groww.org and www.groww.org/Branches/heavenly.htm
Peer groups in an online chat room environment teach the permission to grieve.
- www.maddva.org
Virginia chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.
“The art of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness means not just adding days to life, but adding life to that child’s day.”
Dr. Bob Archuleta, Founder and Medical Director of Noah’s Children
