SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
1314 Bedford Ave, Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21208
(414) 653-8226
(800) 221-7437 (Hotline)
Fax: (410) 653-8709
A national non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to the support of SIDS families, education and research. The nationwide 24-hour Hotline, toll-free SIDS information and referral hotline listed above is available for parents who wish to talk with a SIDS counselor, request additional information about SIDS and or be connected to a local SIDS affiliate for support services in their area.Alive Alone
An In Loving Memory Conference is held for parents with no surviving children. It is held every other year (odd years). For information contact Glen and Linda Nielsen, 1416 Green Run Lane, Reston, VA 22090. Phone (703) 435-0608.
11115 Dull Robinson Road
Van Wert, OH 45891
(419) 238-1091
www.alivealone.org
E-mail: alivalone@bright.net
This non-profit organization assists bereaved parents whose only child (or all children) are deceased. They provide a self-help network and publications to promote communication and healing. A newsletter is published bi-monthly.The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
P.O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
(630) 990-0010
(877) 969-0010 (Toll Free Number)
Fax: (630) 990-0246
www.comapssionatefriends.org
A national organization designed to assist bereaved families who have experienced the death loss of a child. Local chapters are available in most communities. Many resources and programs are available.Parents Of Murdered Children, Inc.
100 E. 8th Street, B-41
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-5683
(888) 818-7662
Fax: (513) 345-4489
www.pomc.com
POMC exists to offer emotional support for survivors and contact with similarly bereaved persons, to provide information about the grief process and the criminal justice system, and to increase communication with professionals and society about the problems faced by survivors.
