SUPPORT GROUPS—GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT
Please note—The information listed here comes from many sources. Please check individual groups for suitability for your family’s needs.
Nechama Comfort
- 833-NECHAMA (632-4262)
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An international non-profit organization supporting families of all Jewish backgrounds through the trauma of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. They offer individual and family counseling, support groups, a network of peers, training for medical personnel and clergy, and sensitivity programs for communities and workplaces.
Services to the entire community (not limited to the Jewish community) include:
- Crisis Intervention
- Monthly support groups for all members of family (including grandparents and extended family)
- Guidance for clergy
- Guidance for medical personnel
- Individual and group counseling (phone and in-person)
- Jewish burial support
- Assistance for families to find meaningful ways to move beyond their loss
- Ongoing support including assistance during subsequent pregnancies
- Community awareness programs
Center for Loss in Multiple Births
By and for parents throughout the US, Canada, and beyond who have experienced the death of one or more of their children during a twin, triplet, or higher multiple pregnancy at birth, or infancy, or childhood.
Infant Loss
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/infantloss
An online list for parents that have lost infants due to neonatal death, SIDS, still-birth, and unexplained causes.
Stillbirth
732-901-2659, 848-299-9780 Mrs. Jundef
A support group based in Lakewood, New Jersey for women who have experienced stillborn births. Callers can access advice between meetings and can acquire a prepared booklet on stillborn birth.
Loss of Parent
718-268-0450 Gitty Goldberg
A new support group forming for young Jewish women between the ages of 18 and 30 who have recently suffered the loss of a parent. Monthly meetings will be held in Boro Park.
Bereavement Support For Parents Who Have Lost Children To Cancer
732-719-1700 Chai Lifeline of New Jersey
Support for families who have lost a child to cancer. The group maintains close contact online and attend an annual Bereavement Retreat.
A Time
718-686-8912 ext 113 For pregnancy loss support packet or assistance
A religious Jewish organization providing assistance to couples dealing with fertility issues. They also provide support and assistance for women dealing with pregnancy loss or stillbirth.
Mayrim
718-644-9991
Mayrim, in loving memory of Miriam Holman, strives to help families that have lost a child by providing year - round events, supports groups, and other services in which they can find hope, love, support, and comfort. They host events in the Five Towns, Monsey, Lakewood and other parts of New York and New Jersey
I Was Supposed To Have A Baby
www.Iwassupposedtohaveababy.org
A support system that helps provide a warm and nurturing space for individuals and families dealing with infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, surrogacy or adoption. 1:1 and virtual support group available.
There are currently three online support groups:
- Infertility
- Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Loss
- Egg, Sperm or Embryo Donation
Widows Support Group
347-414-0343, 718-851-6150 Elky
Our Tapestry
347-450-3771 or 718-438-6930
A Jewish support group for parents who have lost a child. Services include a magazine for parents and siblings, WhatsApp group, and events.