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ARIZONA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

NOTE: Click here for PDF, printable schedule of meetings & events for Feb-April 2012 from the Phoenix, AZ Chapter!
Phoenix - Bereaved parent and grandparent support group - Child Death Support Group

1st Tuesday
of every month

6pm

 

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore
Facilitator
...more about Dr. Joanne...

Mary Torrez
Co-Facilitator

 

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477 or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Child Death Support Group

First Thursday of the month

 

6:30 P.M.

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.

Michele Newton
...more about Michele...

Aurelia Bradley

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Spanish Speaking Support Group

2nd Tuesday of the month

 

6:30 P.M.

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.

Bianca Mera

Jaxinta Parra

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - for parents of older/adult children who have died

2nd Thursday of the month

6:30 pm

 

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.


Michele Newton
...more about Michele...

Mary Torrez

Kelli Rivera
...more about Kelli...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Child Death Support Group

2nd Saturday of the month

10:00 am

 

 

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.


Michele Newton
...more about Michele...

Melissa Flint
...more about Melissa...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Native American Support

3rd Tuesday of the month

6:30 pm

 

MISS Foundation Facilitators Judy Yazzie Haines and Shannon LaRance, MSW are offering a culturally sensitive and respectful grief support group to Native American parents and families whose children have died.

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.


Shannon LaRance
...more about Shannon...

Judy Yazzie Haines
...more about Judy...

 

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Monthly Meetings - Child Death Support Group

Third Thursday of each month

6:30 P.M.

 

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.

Michele Newton
...more about Michele...

Kelli Rivera
...more about Kelli...

 

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Monthly Meetings - Parents & Siblings: Growing Together in Grief

Fourth Thursday of each month

6:30 P.M.

For parents and siblings 5 years old and up to come together and experience planned activities.

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.

 

Bailey DeGraff

Justin Ienuso

Kelly Livreri

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Grandparent Support Group

Day and time for new support group is coming soon.

In the meantime, Robin is available to Mentor. Email her or call MISS office to see about mentorship options.

Grandparent Mentor


Robin Kennedy
...more about Robin...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Advanced Grief Workshop - QUARTERLY

1st Saturday of the month, on a quarterly basis

Next workshop: February 4

10am

For those families who have attended MISS Support Groups for 3 or more years. This is an opportunity to learn advanced coping skills and strategies to aide in the grief journey along with learning how to welcome the newly bereaved into support group.

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.

 

Michele Newton
...more about Michele...

Melissa Flint
...more about Melissa...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Phoenix - Yoga/Meditation - WEEKLY

Every Tuesday - weekly

2pm – 3pm

 

  • Wear comfortable clothes
  • Bring a yoga mat

77 E. Thomas Road
Suite 112
Phoenix 85012

(SW Corner of 3rd Street/Thomas in the Bromar Plaza Building)

Park in the visitor parking lot, and take the elevator to the 1st floor.


Julie Leonard, MSW Intern Certified Yoga Instructor
...more about Julie...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

C.A.R.E.S. Program - covering the state of Arizona

Intensive services provided by social worker and nurses to support families experiencing potentially fatal conditions in their unborn baby.

For more about this program, please visit:
The CARES Page

CARES Program on Facebook:
We also offer a groups page over on Facebook for our CARES families. You can connect with Program Coordinator Angela there, too, at either the Perinatal Palliative Group.

Angela Rothman-Stiffler
...more about Angela...

Call the MISS Offices to be in touch with the CARES Program: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Avondale - LGBTQ Parent Support

Please contact Jodi for information on group meetings.



Gay and Lesbian Bereaved Parents Support LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) Bereaved parents ONLY, please.

Join us over on Facebook for more about our LGBTQ Parent Support Group!

Jodi Levesque
...more about Jodi...

Jodi is a HOPE Mentor and Group Facilitator for LGBTQ bereaved parents. Contact her for more information.

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Scottsdale - Interfaith Grief Support
First Wednesday of each month 7:00-8:30 P.M.

***No Groups June, July or August. Phone support is available.


Child Care Avail. $10/each with reservation 1 week in advance.

La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church

6300 East Bell Road
Scottsdale, Az. 85254

Family Room (northeast corner of the church campus in the narthex of the sanctuary)

Open to all denominations.

Stephanie Holmes
...bio coming soon...
Facilitator

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Far West Valley (Tolleson, Lavine, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, and Tonopah)

Second Wednesday of the month

6:00 P.M.

19956 W. Mcdowell Rd
Buckeye, AZ

Wendy Peters
...more about Wendy...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Flagstaff - Parental Bereavement Support Group and Mentors

Starting November 3, 2010

First Wednesday of every month

6:30 to 8PM

 

St. Pius X Church
in the Kateri Room.
2257 E. Cedar Ave. in Flagstaff, AZ (On the corner of 4th St. and Cedar Avenue)

Carrie Sanders
...more about Carrie...

Laura Umphrey, Ph.D.
...more about Laura...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Laura & Carrie are both also available as HOPE Mentors throughout the month.

Tucson

Every 4th Tuesday of each month

7-9pm

 

WHERE: Faith Community Church, 2551 W. Orange Grove Rd., Tucson, AZ 85741

Heirborn Room – 1st Room on the right in the Main Sanctuary at the West Entrance –

Childcare available upon request! Contact us prior to meetings to make arrangements.

Childcare in Room #4 – 1st Room down the hall as you turn left at the information booth from the West Entrance.

Audra White

Tracy McAdams

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Hope Mentors - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Mentor: 602-279-6477

Michele Newton - Phoenix
...more about Michele...
Death of older child/teen


Gennie Contreras - Phoenix
...more about Gennie...



Heather Farrier - Surprise

Jodi Levesque
...more about Jodi...
LGBTQ Bereaved Parent Support

Janel Wilcox
Flagstaff, Arizona

Kathleen Wells
...more about Kathleen...
Sierra Vista, AZ

Wendy Peters - Phoenix
...more about Wendy...

Angela Rothman-Stiffler
Special Needs and CARES Families
...more about Angela...

Allison Sommers

Deborah Brooks
...more about Deborah...
African American Support

Dana Merkling
...more about Dana...
Surprise, AZ

Alicia Munoz
...more about Alicia...
Phoenix, AZ

Angelique Watson - Phoenix


Linda Williamson

Nicole Dougherty
...more about Nicole...

Barbara Schischa
Scottsdale

Trevor Van Huizen
...more about Trevor...
Phoenix, Arizona

Daniel Rynard
Glendale, Arizona

Kara Jones
...more about Kara...
Sedona, AZ

Michael Sansone
...more about Michael...
Phoenix, AZ

Grandparent Mentor

Pam DeGraff -Arizona

Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

MISS Groups Around the U.S. & World
ALABAMA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

 

...coming soon...

ALASKA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Palmer

 

HOPE Mentor

Jehnifer Schwartz-Ehmann


ARKANSAS

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 



CALIFORNIA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Glendora

2nd Monday of Each Month

7:00 P.M.

Glenkirk Church, Room 24
1700 E. Palopinto Ave
Glendora, CA 91741

Kristin Jared
...more about Kristin...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
Fremont

 

HOPE Mentor

Laurie-Beth Brennan
...more about Laurie-Beth...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Glendale

 

HOPE Mentor - Miscarriage Support

Dr Carolyn Rowley

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Hemet

 

HOPE Mentor

Teri Blanton

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Los Angeles

Second Wednesday of each month

7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Wilshire Blvd. Temple
(at Olympic and Barrington Blvds.)
11661 W. Olympic Blvd.,
Los Angeles CA 90064

Sari Edber
...more about Sari...


Co-Facilitators:
Jami Bachrad
Marlowe Lichtenfeld
Eugenia Tsao

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Merced

 

HOPE Mentor

Kim Lotz
...more about Kim...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

SoCal

 

Call for support group meeting information.

Kim St. Laurent

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
Grandparent Mentor

Interested in being a Grandparent Mentor in California? Contact us!

COLORADO

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Parker

First Wednesday of each month

6:30 P.M.

Call for location information.

Corinne O'Flynn

Jennifer Mayes

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

 

Denver

Third Tuesday of the month,


6:30-8:30 P.M.

Call for location information.

 

 

Mandy Seeley

SuzAnne Cortright

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

CONNECTICUT

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

FLORIDA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Palm Beach

 

HOPE Mentor

Rusti Johnson
...more about Rusti...

Support for families in Palm Beach, Broward, St. Lucie and other counties as well.

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Leslie Doepke - SIDS - Florida - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

GEORGIA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Atlanta - Decatur

 

HOPE Mentor

Dorothea Robinson Bell
...more about Dorothea...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

 

Would you like to outreach as a mentor to other bereaved grandparents in GA? Contact us!

HAWAII

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Marcy Brinkley - Special needs & SIDS - Pahoa Area - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

IDAHO

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Coeur d’Alene

First Thursday of Each Month

7:00pm

502 N. 20th Street
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Directions:
-Take the Sherman Avenue Exit from 1-90
- Sherman Avenue to 20th street
- Turn right on 20th Street, go North- approx .2 miles

Jina Copstead

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
Coeur d'Alene and North Idaho areas - can work long distance via phone, email, video call to Boise and other areas HOPE Mentor

Tracie Baker

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

 

ILLINOIS

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Chicago

 

HOPE Mentor

Katje Sabin
...more about Katje...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Wheaton

 

HOPE Mentor

Wendy Pierzchalski
...more about Wendy...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Northern Illinois

2nd Thursday of each month from 7 - 9 pm

Perinatal and infant loss support

St Raymond's
Mt Prospect, IL

Any questions, for directions or to RSVP (encouraged, but not necessary) - please contact Jeannie or Julie.

Jeannie Jordan
...more about Jeannie...

Julie Levandoski
...more about Julie...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Eileen Murray - support regardless of cause of child's death - Illinois - click here for more about Eileen - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

INDIANA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Indianapolis

HOPE Mentor

Also offers Facilitated Support Group. Please contact her for full information.

Crissy Tohm
...more about Crissy...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

HOPE Mentor

Katie Irby

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
Kendallville
  HOPE Mentor

Heidi Combs
...more about Heidi...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Contact us if you'd like to be a grandparent mentor for IN state.

IOWA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Conesville
  HOPE Mentor

Christine Grothe
...more about Christine...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
KANSAS

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Interested in doing MISS outreach in Kansas? Contact us!

KENTUCKY

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Interested in doing MISS outreach in Kentucky? Contact us!

LOUISIANA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Patterson

 

HOPE Mentor

Jackie Nell
Patterson , LA

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

MAINE

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

Want to do MISS outreach in Maine? Contact us.

MARYLAND

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

- for Washington DC area click here

Baltimore

 

HOPE Mentor

Kahilia Woodlon

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

MASSACHUSETTS

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

 

If you'd like to do MISS outreach in MA, please contact us!
 
MISSISSIPPI

 

If you'd like to do MISS outreach in MA, please contact us!
 
MINNESOTA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Alexandria

Second Tuesday of each Month

6:30 P.M.

First Congregational United Church of Christ
221 7th Ave. W. (map)
Alexandria, MN 56360

Heidi Ciepielinski
...more about Heidi...


Trina Charles
...more about Trina...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Brekenridge

 

HOPE Mentor

Jeanne Putnam

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Eagan
  HOPE Mentor

Sarah Burke

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
MISSOURI

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 
  If you would like to volunteer for MISS in Missouri, please contact us!

 

NEVADA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Denna Atkinson - Infant death other than SIDS - Nevada - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

NEW JERSEY

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Randolph

 

HOPE Mentors

Rex and Laura Butts
...more about Laura & Rex...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Grandparent Mentor

Are you a bereaved grandparent who might like to offer MISS support to other bereaved grandparents in New Jersey? Contact us!

NEW Mexico

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Alto

 

HOPE Mentor

Kathleen Wells
...more about Kathleen...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
Los Alamos

 

HOPE Mentor

Halo Golden
...more about Halo...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
NEW York

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Smithtown

 

HOPE Mentor

Lisa DeRamo
...more about Lisa...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Patricia Fife - Twin loss & SIDS - NY - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

OHIO

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Attica

Second Thursday of the month

7:00 P.M.

Attica United Methodist Church
Mill Street (map)
Attica, OH 44807

Contact Jaimie Beamer
...more about Jaimie...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Cincinnati

Third
Thursday of
the month
(though we'll work around Thanksgiving day, so dates are: 9/22, 10/20, and 11/17)

6:45 PM to 8:00PM

 

Meetings are held at
Mantra Wellness Center
4675 Cooper Rd.
Blue Ash, OH 45242

Terri Latham
...more about Terri...

Matt Latham
...more about Matt...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Grandparent Mentor

Want to be a MISS Grandparent Mentor volunteer in Ohio? Contact us!

OREGON

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Eugene


HOPE Mentor

Contact Jessie Carpenter
...more about Jessie...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

PENNSYLVANIA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Philly and South Jersey


HOPE Mentor

Contact Angie M Yingst
...more about Angie...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)


HOPE Mentor

Contact Christine Collins
...more about Christine...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Beryle Greenwald - Stillbirth - Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh area - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Joan Higgs - Stillbirth - Pennsylvania, York area - click here for more about Joan - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

SOUTH DAKOTA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

 



HOPE Mentor


Kathleen Wells
...more about Kathleen...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
TENNESSEE

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Tullahoma

Meetings will be held every 1st Tuesday
of the Month

5:00 PM



The Celtic Cup Coffee House
106 North Anderson Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388


Jill Estfon
...more about Jill...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

TEXAS

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Ausitn


Group information coming soon!

Kelli Montgomery

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Anna (north of Dallas)


HOPE Mentor

Kristine Almand

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Dallas


HOPE Mentor

Melissa Brock
...more about Melissa...
Miscarriage Programs Director

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Houston - Wee Care / MISS

HOPE Mentors

Tami Prangle

Tamara Vogt


...see local website here...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

San Antonio

Third Tuesday of the month from 7-9 pm -
Loss & Grief Support

First Tuesday of the monther from 7-9pm - Subsequent Pregnancy Support

St. Andrews
16320 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78248
(upstairs, second floor)

Jennifer Soos
...more about Jennifer...

Nicole Sparks
...more about Nicole...


chapter site: www.alamocitymissfoundation.org

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

HOPE Mentor
Stefanie Hackfeld - SIDS, Twin Loss, and Parents - Bay City, Texas - Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)
UTAH

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Centerville


HOPE Mentor

Beth Brown

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Contact us if you'd like to be a grandparent mentor for state of UT.

Virginia and Washington DC

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Northern VA, DC & Maryland Metro Area

2nd Tuesday of the Month

7:30 - 9:00 P.M.

Please check the DC MISS website for meeting location

Check meeting sign upon entrance as room #'s change

Roberta Quirk - Facilitator

Alicia Ward - Co-Facilitator
...more about Alicia...

Visit our website
Meeting Rooms vary, check schedule upon entering building.

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)


HOPE Mentor

Tara Pitts
...more about Tara...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Northwest Virginia - Grottoes


HOPE Mentors

Tanya Bennett

Frank Bennett
Frank also hosts a MISS Dad's discussion space on Facebook. Search by his full name on Facebook to "friend" him and ask to become part of "Daddy's Breath" discussion.

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Richmond/Montpelier

Third Monday

7 - 8:30 P.M.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Forest and Patterson Avenues, (map)
Richmond, Virginia

Karla Helbert
Please email for more information.

Providing support and education to families who have experienced perinatal or infant loss. 

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

WASHINGTON

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Spokane - East Washington

First Tuesday of each month

6:30 P.M.

Please call the information line for full details, and click here for sample flyer.

Sara Weaver-Lundberg
...more about Sara...
509-244-2909 ext. 22 (call for info)
Amanda Linder
...more about Amanda...
Arah Kunz
...more about Arah...

  HOPE Mentor - Spokane area

Kathryn Bonnett

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

Seattle
If you'd like to volunteer for the MISS Foundation in Seattle, please contact us!
 
Grandparent Mentor

Want to be a MISS Grandparent Mentor volunteer in WA? Contact us!

WEST VIRGINIA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Grandparent Mentor

Sandy Hoffman - click here to email Sandy for support in Morgantown area - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477

WISCONSIN

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

Want to be a MISS outreach volunteer in Wisconsin? Contact us!

WYOMING

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

AGAST Grandparent Mentor

Vicky Demshar - SIDS - Wyoming - Call the MISS Offices to be matched with a Grandparent Mentor: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

MISS Groups - International

CANADA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Montreal

First Monday of each month
7:00 - 9:00p P.M.

The Montreal Torah Center
28 Cleve Road
Hampstead, QC H3X 1A6

Dee Dee Epstein
...more about Dee Dee...

Ann Howell

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

ENGLAND

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 

 

Want to do outreach to other bereaved parents & grandparents in the UK? Contact us!

 

IRELAND

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Dublin
If you are interested in doing outreach in Ireland, contact us!
MEXICO

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Mexico City

Second Tuesday of each month
9:30 P.M.

FUNDACIÓN ESPERANZA's Support Group & HOPE Mentor

Carla Hoffmann
...more about Carla...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

FRANCE

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

France

 

If you'd like to volunteer the MISS Foundation in France, please contact us!


PARAGUAY

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Central
Monthly meeting dates: every 3th Saturday

Blog: http://tupakunumi.blogspot.com

Gilda Arrúa Riveros

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

ROMANIA

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

Bucharest
Online Group Support ... click here to see group info also...

Bianca Brad
...more about Bianca...

Call the MISS Offices for more information about this and other support programs: 602-279-6477or Toll Free in the U.S. 1-888 455-MISS (6477)

SPAIN

Please note: MISS Support Groups & Mentors are for on-going support process and are not available nor meant as crisis intervention. So if you, someone you love, or someone you are caring for has a crisis issue, please immediately contact:

suicidehotlines.com or 1.800.SUICIDE

 
Want to do MISS outreach in Spain? Contact us!  

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