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North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics
International. 3000+ groups. Founded 1974. Religious, educational and emotional aspects of separation, divorce, remarriage and widowhood are addressed through self-help groups, conferences and training programs. Families of all faiths are welcome. Group development guidelines. Newsletter. Membership dues start at $35/yr. (includes newsletter, discounts and resources). Write: North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics P.O. Box 10 Hancock, MI 49930 Voice: 906-482-0494 Fax: 906-482-7470 Website: http://www.nacsdc.org E-mail: office@nacsdc.org Verified: 01/10/2011
The Beginning Experience
International. 98 teams. Founded 1974. Support programs for divorced, widowed and separated adults and their children enabling them to work through the grief of a lost marriage. Write: The Beginning Experience c/o International Ministry Center 1657 Commerce Dr., Suite 2B South Bend, IN 46628 Voice: 574-283-0279 or 1-866-610-8877 Fax: 574-283-0287 Website: http://www.beginningexperience.org E-mail: imc@beginningexperience.org Verified: 01/19/2011
Concerns Of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS)
National. 48 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, spouse get-away, Outward Bound experiences for young adults (ages 15-20), siblings retreat, adult children and in-laws retreats. Write: COPS 3096 South State Hwy. 5 P.O. Box 3199 Camdenton, MO 65020 Voice: 573-346-4911 Fax: 573-346-1414 Website: http://www.nationalcops.org E-mail: cops@nationalcops.org Verified: 01/14/2011
Society of Military Widows
National. 24 chapters. Founded 1968. Support and assistance for widows of members of all U.S. uniformed services. Helps people in coping with adjustment to life on their own. Promotes public awareness. Bimonthly magazine/journal. Dues $12/yr. Chapter development guidelines. Online listing of local chapters. Write: Society of Military Widows 5535 Hempstead Way Springfield, VA 22151 Voice: 1-800-842-3451 ext. 1005 or 253-750-1342 Website: http://www.militarywidows.org E-mail: pdshecter@gmail.com Verified: 01/13/2011
Grief Recovery Online - Widows and Widowers (GROWW)
Online. Support for widowed and other persons grieving 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: 09/24/2010
Young Widow - Chapter Two
Online. Mutual support group for young widows and widowers who share experiences and strengths through a message board. Also provides a listing of local face-to-face groups, links to other related online e-mail discussion groups and websites for the young widowed persons. Website: http://www.youngwidow.org Verified: 03/29/2011
WidowNet
Online. 2350 members. Founded 2004. Support and understanding for any widow, widower or person who has suffered the death of a partner. Open to those with recent or remote losses, and regardless of creed, nationality or sexual orientation. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/widownet Verified: 03/29/2011
American Widow Project
National network. Mutual support network run by and for widows of military killed in Iraq or Afghanistan. Provides support through private message board and phone contacts. Voice: 1-877-297-9436 Website: http://www.americanwidowproject.org Verified: 03/29/2011
Grief Healing Discussion Groups
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: 03/28/2011
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