National. Founded 2002. Support and advocacy group for parents and others who have suffered the death of a loved one due to substance abuse or substance abuse disorder. Provides opportunity for people to share their grief and experiences without shame or recrimination. Provides information and suggestions for those wanting to start new chapters across the US. Also has an active online support group on Facebook.

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GRASP

c/o Denise and Gary Cullen

42-335 Washington St. Ste.F #175

Palm Desert, CA 92211

Website: http://www.grasphelp.com

E-mail: denisecullen@broken-no-more.org or mom@jennysjourney.org

Verified: 8/25/2011

International network. 12 regional directors. Founded 1986. Mutual support for twins and other multiples who have lost their twin or multiple(s). Phone support, chatroom, information, local meetings and annual conference. Parents of infant/child age survivor twins welcome. Publishes 'Twinless Times.' Dues $50/yr.

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Twinless Twins

PO Box 980481

Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Voice: 1-888-205-8962

Website: http://www.twinlesstwins.org

E-mail: contact@twinlesstwins.org

Verified: 3/30/2012

International. 4900 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Establishes peer support groups in faith communities, schools or social service agencies for children and adults who are grieving a death, divorce or other painful transition in their family. Groups are led by trained adults. Online newsletter, information and referrals.

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RAINBOWS

1360 Hamilton Parkawy

Itasca, IL 60143

Voice: 1-800-266-3206 or 847-952-1770

Fax: 847-952-1774

Website: http://www.rainbows.org

E-mail: info@rainbows.org

Verified: 2/1/2012

National. Founded 1992. Bereavement support and educational resources for families of deceased organ and tissue donors. Provides free literature, educational programs and numerous ways to honor a loved one. National Donor Family Quilt, newsletter, pen pals and advocacy efforts.

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National Donor Family Council, National Kidney Foundation

30 E. 33rd St.

New York, NY 10016

Voice: 212-889-2210 or 1-800-622-9010

Fax: 212-689-9261

Website: http://www.donorfamily.org

E-mail: donorfamily@kidney.org

Verified: 9/26/2011

National. 3 support networks. Founded 1995. Support and information network for individuals whose lives have been touched by aviation accidents. Separate networks for airplane accident survivors, families and friends of persons killed in airplane accidents and helps individuals involved in the rescue, recovery and investigation of crashes. Information and referrals.

Website: http://www.wingsoflight.org

E-mail: info@wingsoflight.org

Verified: 8/30/2011

National. 52 chapters. Founded 1984. Provides resources for the surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty according to Federal criteria. Also offers law enforcement training. Quarterly newsletter, departmental guidelines and peer support. Provides annual national Police Survivors Conference each May during National Police Week. Special hands-on programs for survivors. Summer camp for children (ages 6-14) and their parent/guardian, parents' retreats, affected co-worker retreats and spouses get-away. Outward Bound experiences for young adults (ages 15-20), siblings retreat, adult children and in-laws, fiance/significant other and co-worker retreat.

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C.O.P.S.

P.O. Box 3199, 846 Old South 5

Camdenton, MO 65020

Voice: 573-346-4911

Fax: 573-346-1414

Website: http://www.nationalcops.org

E-mail: cops@nationalcops.org

Verified: 2/1/2012

National network. Provides support for persons who have lost a loved one while serving in the armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies, Coast Guard and contractors serving beside the military). Offers networking, crisis information, problem solving assistance and liaison with military agencies. Also has regional and national seminars and youth camps.

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TAPS

1777 F St. NE, Ste 600

Washington, DC 20006

Voice: 1-800-959-8277 or 202-588-8277

Fax: 202-509-8282

Website: http://www.taps.org

E-mail: info@taps.org

Verified: 2/10/2012

(MULTILINGUAL) Online. Moderated board that offers support and understanding for persons grieving the loss of their pet or who have a pet that is ill. Provides personal support and thoughtful advice. Also offers 'Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony,' a chatroom, tribute pages and other resources.

Website: http://www.petloss.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

National network. Founded 1992. Provides emotional support to spouses, families and friends of firefighters who have died in the line of duty and are honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD. Members are matched with survivors of similar experiences to help them cope during the difficult months following the death.

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

P.O. Drawer 498

Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Voice: 301-447-1365

Fax: 301-447-1645

Website: http://www.firehero.org

E-mail: firehero@firehero.org

Verified: 2/21/2012

Biblically-based. 13 week support groups for churches to offer to those grieving the death of a loved one. Group members view a video each session, followed by discussion and complete weekly exercises. Workbooks are required for each member. Basic kit $340 (5 workbooks; ministry kit $440 (15 workbooks); total ministry kit $540 (25 workbooks) plus postage. GriefShare meeting locations may be found listed on the website.

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Grief Share

P.O. Box 1739

Wake Forest, NC 27588

Voice: 1-800-395-5755 or 919-562-2112

Website: http://www.griefshare.org

E-mail: info@griefshare.org

Verified: 9/6/2011

Online. Founded 2002. Offers support for people who have lost loved ones due to drowning or other water accidents, especially those in which no remains were found or in which the recovery process has been lengthy or difficult.

Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/drowningsupportnetwork

E-mail: drowningsupportnetwork-owner@yahoo.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

Online. Support groups for persons bereaving the loss of a loved one. Offers a large variety of chatrooms, run by volunteers, dealing with specific issues (loss of a child, sibling, significant other or parent; loss due to drugs, long-term illness, sudden death or violence). Monthly newsletter.

Website: http://www.groww.org

Verified: 9/16/2011

International. Over 230 chapters in US, Canada and Costa Rica. Founded 1978. Support organization for the family and friends of those who have died by violence. Newsletter published 3 times a year. Court accompaniment also provided by many chapters. Parole Block Program and Second Opinion Service also available. Offers assistance in starting local chapters.

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POMC

100 E. Eighth St. Ste. 202

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Voice: 1-888-818-7662 or 513-721-5683 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm EST)

Fax: 513-345-4489

Website: http://www.pomc.org

E-mail: natlpomc@aol.com

Verified: 2/1/2012

Online. Support for those who have suffered the devastating loss of an adult sibling. Chatroom, message board and resources.

Website: http://www.adultsiblinggrief.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

National network. Founded 1996. Matches persons who have lost a loved one in an aircraft-related tragedy to volunteers who previously experienced a similar loss. Goal is to help fill the void that occurs when the emergency and disaster relief organizations disband, the initial shock subsides and the natural grieving process intensifies. Offers guidelines to help start a similar group. Persons communicate through e-mail or by phone. Online newsletter.

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ACCESS

1202 Lexington Ave., Suite 335

New York, NY 10028

Voice: 1-877-227-6435

Website: http://www.accesshelp.org

E-mail: info@accesshelp.org

Verified: 3/29/2012

International. Network of university students helping each other cope with the serious illness or death of a parent or loved one. Campus-based mutual support groups, online newsletter, online chats and service projects. Website provides information, group development guidelines and a listing of universities currently interested in group development.

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National Students of AMF Support Network

3344 Hillsborough St., Suite 260

Raleigh, NC 27607

Voice: 1-877-830-7442 or 919-803-6728

Website: http://www.studentsofamf.org

Verified: 3/29/2012

Online. Various discussion groups dealing with bereavement including: anticipatory grief, loss of infant, child or grandchild, loss of spouse, loss of specific family member, pet loss, friend and relationship.

Website: http://www.hovforum.ipbhost.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

Online. Provides support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one, pet, employment, etc.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/gay-lesbian-trans-grief-and-loss-support-philadelphia/137807922936529

Verified: 9/16/2011

Online. Support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

Website: http://forums.grieving.com

Verified: 6/28/2011

Online. Faith-free support for non-religious people grieving the death of a loved one.

Website: http://facebook.com/faithfreegriefsupport

E-mail: griefbeyondbelief@gmail.com

Verified: 2/2/2012

Online. Interactive support for individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Website: http://www.webhealing.com

E-mail: golden@webhealing.com

Verified: 4/5/2012

International. Founded in 1987. Offers support for those who have lost a pet. Chatrooms, list of support groups catagorized by state, counselors, pet chaplains, hotlines and coping with euthanasia. Includes e-cards, newsletters, memoriam, events and training programs.

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Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement

P.O. Box 55

Nutley, NJ 07110

Voice: 718-382-0690

Website: http://aplb.org

E-mail: aplb@aplb.org

Verified: 9/15/2011

International. 78 teams. Founded 1974. Christian-based. Support programs for divorced, widowed and separated adults (and their children) enabling them to work through the grief of a lost marriage.

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The Beginning Experience

c/o International Ministry Center

1657 Commerce Dr., Suite 2B

South Bend, IN 46628

Voice: 574-283-0279

Fax: 574-283-0287

Website: http://www.beginningexperience.org

E-mail: imc@beginningexperience.org

Verified: 1/23/2012