A.M.E.N.D. (AIDING A MOTHER & FATHER EXPERIENCING NEO-NATAL DEATH)
AMEND is a free counseling service available to parents who have experienced the loss of an infant through miscarriage, stillbirth or neo-natal death. Contact Maureen Connelly, 314-487-7582.
AIDS FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS
A local contact for families and loved ones for support groups and other resources. 314-367-7273.
AIDS SUPPORT
An avenue to support groups for significant others, families, and bereaved, or anyone dealing with the AIDS issue. AIDS Hotline, 1-800-590-2437; Life Crisis Hotline, 314-647-4357
. ANNIE'S HOPE - BEREAVEMENT CENTER FOR KIDS
Annie's Hope is a support program for young people and their families comprised of support groups, a camp, resource people and a lending library. Meetings are various times during the year at 422 S. Clay, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Contact Rebecca Byrne, 314-965-5015 or slbereavementctr@aol.com. Visit Annie's Hope's web site at www.bereavementctr.org
BEGINNING AGAIN
This group is for those who have experienced a loss by death or divorce. Eight-week sessions meet at various times during the year at Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011. Contact Ellen Friesen 636-532-1111.
BEREAVED PARENTS OF THE USA
A self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. Meetings are at various times and places. Call 314-878-0890 for general information or referral to a specific group. www.bpusastl.org
DAY BY DAY (see also STAGES & SUNSETS)
A weekly support group for persons who need understanding and help in coping with a loss through death. Meetings are Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, 3031 N. Ballas Road, Town & Country, MO 63131. Contact Rena Ridenour, 314-996-5105.
GOOD GRIEF - Living Through Grief and Loss with Hope
A weekly support group for anyone experiencing the death of a loved one. Weekly meetings are in the Sister's Living Room, Forest Park Hospital, 6150 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139. Contact Chaplain Betty Logan, 314-768-3003.
GRIEF CONFERENCE
A support group series, which meets twice a year at St. Luke's Hospital, 232 S. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. Contact Linda Handyside, 314-729-4417.
GRIEF SHARE
A support group meeting for thirteen weeks, for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Meetings are the first & third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 601 E. Claymont Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011. Contact Rev. Kristy Forbes, 636-394-2233. Also meeting every Monday at 7 p.m. at Manchester United Methodist Church, 127 Woods Mills Rd., Manchester, MO 63011. Contact the Church office, 636-394-7506.
THE KID'S CLUBHOUSE, offered by ENDINGS & BEGINNINGS
Two eight-session support groups (Spring & Fall), for ages 4 and 5, 6 to 12, and teens. An adult group meets concurrently. These professionally-led bereavement groups will meet the unique needs of children & teens. Contact the office for information: Paivi Tetri, 314-721-1144.
MERCY FRIENDS
Mercy Friends is a self-help support group centered on general grief topics. Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John's Mercy Medical Center - Pastoral Service Office, 615 South New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Contact Marlys Allen, 314-569-6470.
MERCY HEARTPRINTS
A support group for parents who have experienced a para-natal death. Meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, (call for room location), 615 South New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Contact Maggie Loyet, 314-569-6878.
PARENTS OF MURDERED CHILDREN
Personal contact and support for parents and relatives who have had a child murdered. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at 8 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Building., 4201 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63107. Contact Mata Weber, 618-233-5471 or Butch Hartman, 314-487-8989.
S.H.A.R.E.
SHARE offers comfort and mutual reassurance to parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a newborn. Meetings are the second Thursday of the month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Health Center Cafeteria, Meeting Room C, 1027 Bellevue Ave., Richmond Heights, MO 63117. Contact Laura Hely 314-768-8349. Other meetings are the second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at the National SHARE Office, 402 Jackson St., St. Charles, MO 63301. Contact the National SHARE Office at 636-947-6164.
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SHARING LOSSES THROUGH BEREAVEMENT
A support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Meetings are the first and third Monday of the month, 1 p.m., at St. Joseph Hospital, 525 Couch Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122. Contact Maureen Fox, 314-989-2813.
S.I.D.S. (SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME) PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for parents of SIDS victims, which offers a wide spectrum of services. Meetings are monthly at 143 Grant Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122. Contact Sarah Price, 314-822-2323.
S.I.D.S. RESOURCE, INC.
Support is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The office address is 143 Grant Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122. Contact Kendra Copanas, Executive Director, 314-822-2323.
STAGES (13-18 Yr. Olds)
A support group for adolescents who need understanding and help in coping with a loss through death. DAY BY DAY, a group for parents, grandparents, guardians, and child caregivers, meets at the same time. (see above) Meetings are on Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Missouri Baptist Medical Center School of Nursing, 3031 North Ballas Rd., Town and Country, MO 63131. Contact Rena Ridenour, 314-996-5105.
SUNSETS (5-12 Yr. Olds)
Sunsets is a support group for children who need understanding and help in coping with a loss through death. DAY BY DAY, a group for parents, grandparents, guardians, and child caregivers, meets at the same time (see above). Meetings are on Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Missouri Baptist Medical Center School of Nursing, 3031 North Ballas Rd., Town and Country, MO 63131. Contact Rena Ridenour, 314-996-5105.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (S.O.S.)
SOS is a support group to help people who have lost a loved one by suicide. Meetings are Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Life Crisis Services, 1423 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63117. Contact Jenny Deutsch, 314-647-3100.
THEOS (THEY HELP EACH OTHER SPIRITUALLY)
THEOS is a self-help support group for the widowed. There are several chapters of THEOS in the St. Louis metropolitan area. This is a partial listing.
THEOS - DES PERES
Meeting the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Rd. (corner of Ballas & Manchester, 1 block east of I-270) Des Peres, MO 63131. For more information, call 636-861-1631 or 636-394-6365.
THEOS - BALLWIN
Meeting the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church, 14825 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011. For more information, call 636-938-9424, 636-458-3962, or 636-256-7171.
THEOS - KIRKWOOD, FOR THOSE VERY EARLY IN WIDOWHOOD
Meeting the second Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Kirkwood United Methodist Church, 201 West Adams at Clay (one block west of Kirkwood Rd)., Room 210, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Information is available by calling 314-962-9475 or 636-230-5600.
THEOS - KIRKWOOD
Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Kirkwood United Methodist Church, Epworth Hall (lower level), 201 W. Adams, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Call 314-843-4476 or 314-966-8167 for more information.
THEOS - MANCHESTER
Meetings are the first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Rd. (Highway 141, just north of Manchester Rd.), Manchester, MO 63011. For more information, call 636-537-1132 or 636-394-7506.
THEOS - YOUNG WIDOWED GROUP, UNDER 50 YEARS OLD
This special, age-specific group meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Kirkwood Baptist Church, Room 328, 211 N. Woodlawn (Adams & Jefferson), Kirkwood, MO 63122. Contact Robin Meyer, 314-846-4980 or 314-965-2349.
WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICE OF ST. LOUIS
WPS is a community advocate for the widowed, providing referral information and assistance in matters such as employment, finances, legal affairs, housing, meals, etc. One-on-one contact with trained volunteers is also available. Contact Ellen Dirnberger, 314-962-1705.
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