where can I find support groups for parents who have lost a child?

Answer 1

If you live in Canada check with Canadian Mental Health they have numerous bereavement support groups. In the United States check with the local Funeral Homes, Hospice, or churches. Look up bereavement counseling in your yellow pages and find out from them who has the group. I hope this helps. God bless.

Answer 2

Call your local Hospice, they will know where you can get help. I am glad that you are seeking support from others that know what you are going through. Grieving is such an important part of loss and important for you to be able to talk about it. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling because I have never lost a child but I have lost my parents and that was major in my life. Losing a child has to be the absolute worst. My heart goes out to you and your family and I hope you find some peace with the group you decide to join.

Below is a list of other resources to investigate.

Answer 3

There is a group called "Compassionate Friends." I don't have a specific phone number, but I'll bet you could find them via an internet search. I learned about them from a friend who lost a child. She found them very supportive and helpful. Also, I would suggest looking under "grief counseling" in the Yellow Pages, then asking some of those people listed for their suggestions. Another way could be to Google with search words such as "support groups for loss of child" or similar phrases.

If you are a person helping those parents, try to give them specific sites you have located - do a little of the footwork first to give them the best information, since it could be such an emotionally overwhelming task for them. Good luck.

If you are the parents, my deepest empathy goes out to you.

Answer 4

I am so sorry for your loss, I lost my son many years ago.. and the pain never really goes away.. IT CAN become smaller and easier to live with.

Local hospital will have grief groups-- contact them
If your child was murdered or died from illness there is
the "Compassionate Friends" network that is all over the United States and you can google them and find a phone buddy-- or meetings to attend.

My child died of SIDS and the national SIDS organization has a toll free line that is open 24 hours a day/7days a week...They also speak to parents who have lost a child through miscarriage.

A person is a person no matter how small.

I will say a prayer for relief from the grief for you or your loved one.
Christmas is a hard time for those of us with empty arms.

Answer 5

When my son died several years ago, the hospital directed us to a group in the area. I dont' think it had a specific name, and if it did I don't recall it, but it was very helpful.

Try looking up support groups in the phone book, or call a hospice or other organization like that. In addition, you could ask your minister if you're religious.

And if it is you who has lost a child, I'm sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is.

Answer 6

Your doctor or (priest) may be able to suggest some local groups. On topic books in the library may have national support groups listed. You may try contacting one of them to see if there are any local groups in the area.

Check the hard copy of your phone book. Among the local listings toward the front for fire, police, etc are other outreach programs (sometimes listed by county) listed that may point you in the correct direction.

Answer 7

There are many people who would laugh at the prospect of altering their destinies. This is because it believes that no one gets more that exactly what is put in his fate.

Answer 8

Is there a Kaiser hospital in your area? they can usually direct you towards help...try tonight..I lost my youngest 8 years ago it doesn't ever get easy..

Answer 9

Maybe get on line and look, or call someon at the hospital and maybe they will have that kind of nformation for you

Answer 10

you should check your local church for support groups if you are the one i am sorry for your loss


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