Helpful grief and bereavement links

• 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 Light Beyond
  Someone you love has died. And, like countless others who have walked the path of grief before you, you are discovering that a death can rob you of so much more than a person you love. It robs you of your energy, your hope, and sometimes just of the simple will to get up in the morning. We are here to help during this difficult time, with our bereavement forum, grief blog, bookstore and inspirational movie.
  
  
• 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, 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.
  
  
• Our Son Billy
  This website is for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one or who wonders what we as parents go through after the death of a child. If you've ever wondered if you can communicate with loved ones after they cross over or if they can send us signs to say they are still close, the answer is here.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• EPA
  Choose not to smoke in your home and car and do not allow family and visitors to do so. Infants and toddlers are especially vulnerable to the health risks from secondhand smoke.
  
  
• Quit Smoking Community
  Everything you could ever want to know about quitting smoking. If you want to quit, this website is where you need to visit. .