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Accidents Support Group

Online. Supportive community dedicated to recovering from, and dealing with, the long-term stress of accidents and unexpected events (bicycle accidents, car and motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents, etc.). Deals with both the emotional and physical distress.
Website: http://dailystrength.org/support/traumas_injuries/accidents
Verified: 9/12/2007

CRASH Foundation (Citizens for Reliable And Safe Highways)

Online. Dedicated to providing immediate compassionate support to truck crash survivors and families of truck crash victims. Referrals to grief counseling, medical services and truck crash experts. Phone support, conferences, advocacy, First Response Program and survivors network.
Voice: 1-888-353-4572
Fax: 703-294-6406
Website: http://www.trucksafety.org
E-mail: crash@trucksafety.org
Verified: 5/8/2008

ACCESS (AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services)

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.
Write:
AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services
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: 11/3/2007

Wings of Light, Inc.

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. Helps individuals involved in the rescue, recovery and investigation of crashes. Phone support, information and referrals.
Write:
Wings of Light
PMB 448, 16845 N. 29th Ave., Suite1
Phoenix, AZ 85053
Voice: 623-516-1115
Website: http://www.wingsoflight.org
Verified: 9/29/2007


The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

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