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American Association Of Suicidology
Official statistics show that more that 31,000 Americans kill themselves every year. The true figure is probably far higher. The American Association of Suicidology is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.
American Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) Institute
Founded in 1983, this national nonprofit health care organization is dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health through a comprehensive program of research, clinical services, education and family support.
Befrienders Worldwide
Befrienders centers work to reduce suicide worldwide with 31,000 volunteers in almost 40 countries. "We work to provide emotional support, and reduce suicide. We listen to people who are in distress. We don't judge them or tell them what to do - we listen."
Compassionate Friends, Inc.
The aim of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. It is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation
Continuing the work of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who challenged the medical profession to change its view of dying patients, brought about great changes and advanced many important concepts such as living wills, home health care and helping patients to die with dignity and respect. Dr. Kübler-Ross was one of the Pioneers of Hospice in the US.
The Funeral Directory
An enormously useful site with plenty of free resources to help with every stage of the grief process, lots of helpful articles and the possibility of creating free memorial tributes.
Grief Healing
If you are anticipating or coping with a significant loss in your life and wish to better understand the grief that accompanies such loss, this enormously helpful and informative site has been created to offer you the information, comfort and support that you need.
In The Light Urns
A good source of Cremation Urns & Keepsakes for loved ones or pets.
Last Memories
One of the best online memorial websites, with candles, photos, memories, stories, bios, family trees, memorial books, memorial videos. For pets too; see www.pets-memories.com
The Light Beyond on Squidoo
Our own grief and loss lens on Squidoo - a great place to find out more about the project and discover further resources to help you cope with bereavement.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has improved the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work, thus enriching the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD is a non-profit grass roots organization with more than 400 entities nationwide. MADD is not a crusade against alcohol consumption - MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
National Association Of People With AIDS
Founded in 1983, the National Association of People with AIDS is a non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV and AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS.
National Hospice And Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO’s vision is of a world where individuals and families facing serious illness, death and grief will experience the best that humankind can offer. Their mission is to lead and mobilize social change for improved care at the end of life.
Parents Of Murdered Children
This organization provides support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder. POMC makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.
Parents Without Partners
Provides all single parents (whether widowed, divorced, separated or never married) and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques.
Peter J Jackson information centre
An Australian site run by the funeral director Peter Jackson. Extremely informative with many helpful resources and links.
SelfGrowth.com
SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
Suicide: Read This First
If you are here because you are feeling suicidal, please stop long enough to read this. It will only take about five minutes.
Terminal Illness
TerminalIllness was formed to offer a unique reference point on coping with a terminal illness as a sufferer, relative or friend. Finding out that you or someone you love dearly has a terminal illness is heartbreaking; this UK site gives advice and guidance to help you through.
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