A New Normal- Child Loss Support Groups

2014 GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT SERVICES In Riverside County

A New Normal- Child Loss Support Groups Rancho Community Church offers a 13 week support group to anyone experiencing loss and grief. The group watches a different video each week focusing on grief and recovery. Meeting time: Every Thursday 6:30-8:30 Location: 31300 Rancho Community Way Temecula CA 92592, C101 Contact: Rachel Strickland 951 303 6789, or Email: [email protected]/ , or visit the website http://rcc.tv

Always In My Heart: A support group provided through Loma Linda University for mothers experiencing infant loss, due to miscarriage or as an infant. Meeting Times: The 4rth Tuesday of the month 9:30-11:30am The 2nd Monday of the month 7:00-8:30pm Locations: Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Institute rm 129A 11255 Mountain View Ave, Loma Linda, CA and 11406 Loma Linda Dr, Loma Linda CA Contact: Cheri Moreno 909 558 7261

Compassionate Friends Assists families with grief resolution, provides educational resources and multiple crisis hotlines. There are 37 chapters in California. To locate a chapter call 877 969 0010 (toll free). Local Chapters: Riverside1st Baptist Church 5500 Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92506 Meeting Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm Contact: Kristan 951 265 3820

Cross Word Christian Church: offers support groups to anyone experiencing bereavement. Meeting Times: Tuesday 1:00pm and Thursday 6:30pm Location: Cross Word Christian Church, Court Building 21401/21405 Box Springs Rd. Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Contact: Karen Sykes, Program Director 951 686 1106 E mail [email protected] Harvest Church: Offers one on one counseling, a widows/ers support group and a bereavement group. Walk-ins are accepted Monday-Saturday 9:00-11:30am. Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 7:00pm Bereavement group Location: Harvest Church 6115 Arlington Ave Riverside CA 92504 Contact: Kelly 951 687 6902

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital: A support group for mothers who have a stillborn or miscarriage. Location: 11234 Anderson St Loma Linda CA Contact: Julie Cieslak or Leandra McHargue 909 558 8000

Umbrella Ministries: A non denominational ministry that offers comfort, hope and encouragement to mothers who have lost a child. Contact: Daisy 760 328 7142 or email at [email protected]

2014 Grief and Loss Support Services In San Bernardino County

Allen Lipscomb: is a licensed clinical social worker who provides counseling to individuals, couples, children and families. He specializes in depression, anxiety, grief and loss. He facilitates a loss, grief, bereavement support group for adults. Locations: Counseling and Coaching for Success 5206 Benito St. Montclair CA 91763 suite 214 or 9565 Business Center Dr. Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730 Contact: Allen Lipscomb 909 726 7071

Alliance Human Services, Inc.: An agency that provides services for elders and children. Skilled nursing facilities, as well as a specialized foster program is offered. Children with medical and emotional needs are served. Location: 9166 Anaheim Place, Ste. 225 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Contact: Tori Mohmand 909 476 1185

Compassionate Friends: A network of over 650 chapters within all the United States. Members come together to support one another after experiencing the loss of a child. In San Bernardino County, the local chapter is located in Victorville. Meeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm note: Spanish speaking support groups are available. Location: Victor Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary 17150 C St Victorville CA 92392 Contact: Olga (760) 486 1212

Face 2 Face: An informal peer support group of women who live in the Inland Empire and have lost a baby. Members meet on a monthly basis to share stories and provide comfort to one another. A closed facebook page has been created for members to connect daily and talk with others. Contact: 909 235 9255 or email [email protected]

Grief Share: a support group that meets on a weekly basis. It is for anyone who has lost a family member or friend. Each weekly session members watch a video about grief and recovery. Members then discuss the video and are encouraged to journal in workbooks throughout the week Meeting Time: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm. Contact: Rose Sousa 909 335 7333 or visit www.griefshare.org for information

Guild for Infant Survival: An informal peer support group of mothers and families who come together to talk and share experiences of losing their children to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Location: 1400 Barton Rd. # 2415 Redlands CA 92373 Contact: Sharon Lang 909 838 1536, [email protected] Maureen Chavez 951 201 1772, [email protected] or [email protected]

Immanuel Baptist Church: offers grief/loss support groups Meeting Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm Location: 28355 Baseline Rd, Highland CA 92346 Contact: 909 425 1777

Redlands Church of Christ: Grief support groups facilitated by the Chaplain Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Sundays 5:30-7:00pm Location: 1000 Roosevelt Rd Redlands CA Contact: Steven Kay 909 793 5670 or 909 856 5449

St Bernadine Medical Center: Grief and loss support groups Location: 2101 Waterman Ave, San Bernardino CA 92404 Contact: Mark Winick 909 883 8711 xt 3571 or the Chaplain at 909 881 4525

Grief and Loss Support in Other Counties

Empty Cradle: A peer support group for parents who have lost an infant. Group and individual support offered, as well as community education and a lending library that provides books on grief, loss and healing. Telephone support is also available for one on one support with another parent who has experienced loss of a child. Meeting Time: 2nd and 4rth Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm Location: 930 Canterbury Place, Escondido CA 92025 Other Locations: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00-9:00pm at Hospice of North Coast 2525 Pio Pico Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Suite 301 2nd Wednesday of the month,7:00-9:00pm at Mary Phillips Senior Center 41845 6th St Temecula CA 92590 Contact: 951 686-LOSS (5677) for more information

Healing Hearts Share: is a network of grieving families who have lost a child due to SIDS, stillbirth, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or neonatal death. Linked with SHARE, a not for profit organization that seeks to provide support and community resources, as well as education to those who have experienced loss of an infant. Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 7:00pm Location: Mission Hospital Women’s Wellness Center, Mission Viejo CA. Contact: Megan Heddlesten 949 222 6604 Info for SHARE: Call 800 821 6819 or 636 947 6164 Email: [email protected]

Helping After Neonatal Death (HAND): An informal peer support group of parents who have experienced loss of a baby. Phone support and general support meetings are offered, as well as a 24 hr crisis center where volunteers can talk you through the crisis. Volunteers are parents who have been through the loss of a child. Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 7:30-9:30pm. Location: Mills Health Center (Palm Room) 100 So. San Mateo Dr. San Mateo CA 94401 Contact: 650 367 6993 Other Locations: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm. San Francisco, Contact Chris Lehr 415 282 7330 3rd Wednesday of the month 7:30-9:30pm Santa Cruz Contact Kristie Shulman 831 438 4513 Crisis Center: 650 579 0350 or call toll free 888 220 7575

Mothers in Sympathy and Support Foundation (MISS): a non-profit, international organization that provides support to grieving families, programs to reduce infant/toddler death and offers volunteer opportunities within the community. Hope mentors are available to come to the home and be a support to the grieving parent/s. Contact: 1 888 455 6477, or email [email protected] for general info Teri Blanton (mentor) 951 927 2018, email [email protected] Note: Linked to MISS is Alliance of Grandparents, A Support in Tragedy, an organization run by volunteers who offer support and resources specifically for grandparents who have lost a grandchild. Contact: 1888 455 6477, or visit the website for information.

Mourning Star: Part of the Visiting Nurse Association. Support groups are provided for the whole family to assist with grief of loss of child or sibling. There is no individual counseling. Contact: 951 656 3153 or email MourningStar.org.

Our House: an organization that serves LA county, support groups are led by trained volunteers. Groups are created specifically for children, teens and adults who have experienced loss and are created according to age and relationship. Support groups are also brought to the local schools. Education and resources are provided. Contact: 310 473 1511 for services in LA county or 818 222 3344 for information. Visit the website at ourhouse-grief.org

Supportive MOMS Rachel Strickland [email protected] Temecula, CA Maureen Chavez [email protected] Riverside, CA Sharon Lang [email protected] San Bernardino, CA Jeri Wilson [email protected] or sandiegosids.org San Diego, CA

24 Hour Phone Line for Californians: Connected to the Josephine DeMello Foundation Contact Yolanda 1 888 674 2999 or www.joeydemellofoundation.org or [email protected]

Perinatal Grief Loss Group: A support group for women who have lost an infant. The group meets weekly. There is a $30.00 cash fee per weekly session. Meeting Time: Thursdays 8:00=9:00am Location: Mira Mesa Contact: Sonja Banks 858 212 6060

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital: Offers a support group for mothers who have experienced a loss during a multiple pregnancy. It is specifically for mothers of twins and/or triplets. The group is titled multiple loss with survivor siblings and held every other month. Meeting Time: 3rd Sunday of January, March, May, July, September, November Location: Outpatient Pavilion 1st floor rm A Contact: Cheryl Clements 858 939 3400 or Yvonne Rothermel at [email protected] Web-based Grief Support http://www.myfamily.com/group/127810754: Hosted by Colleen Ma (a mother who lost her infant to SIDS), the site provides a way for others to connect and share photos, videos, etc in a private setting. Copy the link above and paste to the top white address bar on your screen to join. www.babiesremembered.org www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org www.october15th.com ocwalktoremember.org postpartumhealthalliance.org: A non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about postpartum emotional disorders. Support and referrals to treatment are provided contact the warmline 619 254 0023 for information. http://www.funerals.org/web-links/83-payingfunerals