Connecticut Resources
Tides of Mind Counseling
Annabella's Angels has collaborated with Tides of Mind Counseling to provide a support group to those whom have experienced pregnancy, infant, and child loss in the Greater Waterbury area. The group will begin in September. If you would like to be a part of the group or would like more information please contact Tides of Mind at 203-819-0789. Notify receptionist you are interested in the grief group offered by Luisa.
We are here to support you 💜💙💛
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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
The mission of NILMDTS is to introduce remembrance photography to parents suffering the loss of a baby with a free gift of professional portraiture. NILMDTS trains, educates, and mobilizes professional quality photographers to provide beautiful heirloom portraits to families facing the untimely death of an infant. NILMDTS believes these images serve as an important step in the family’s healing process by honoring the child’s legacy. To look for a photographer in your area visit their website.
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
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Hartford HealthCare
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
"Angels Remembered" is a support group for parents who have experienced pregnancy or early infant loss. This group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm. Registration is not required, but for more information you may contact Elynor Carey at 860-889-8331 ext: 4239
Address:
Backus Medical Office Building
Radiation Therapy Waiting Room
330 Washington Street
Norwich, CT 06360
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Hope After Loss
Hope After Loss, formerly the Hygeia Foundation, is a community of women and men who grieve the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Through peer support, burial assistance, education, and awareness initiatives, we provide connections, comfort, and care to those who have experienced the loss of a baby.
900 Chapel Street, 10th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: 203-782-4330
E-mail: info@hopeafterloss.org
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Healing Hearts Center for Grief & Loss
Regional Hospice and Home Care provides bereavement services at the Healing Hearts Center to families in the community coping with the death of a loved one. Healing Hearts is a place for emotional healing—where individuals and families can get support from social workers, trained volunteers, and more importantly, other grieving people. The family-friendly space of our center, and our compassionate, professionally trained facilitators create a welcoming environment for individuals and families.Healing Hearts is the only program of its kind to service Western Connecticut and nearby New York and is solely funded by donations. More than 30 different programs, support groups, social groups, workshops and memorial events for children, adults, families and caregivers occur regularly throughout the year at our convenient Danbury location. Many of the groups are open-ended, so that people can attend as long as they need to.Through education, support groups and workshops, children and families have a safe place to begin healing. They start to understand their feelings as they face the challenge of rebuilding their lives with meaning and hope.
Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care & Healing Healing Hearts adult grief support groups are designed specific to the type of grief.
They have groups for:
Loss of a Child
Survivors of Suicide
Loss of an Infant
General loss of a sibling or other loved one
Southbury Adult Bereavement Group at the Jewish Federation of Western CT
Grandchild Loss Support Group
Address:
30 Milestone Road
Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: 203.702.7400 Fax: 203.702.7401
Email: info@regionalhospicect.org
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Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
Pregnancy And Infant Loss Support Group | Bereaved Parent Support Group
Support group for mothers and their families who have experienced the loss of an infant meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7pm at Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road in Groton.
Call before attending first meeting
Saint Francis Medical Center
Support group for parents who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6pm in the Innovation and Learning Center. A Memorial Service is offered in December. Also provides a lending library with resources related to bereavement and loss
Address:
114 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT, 0610
Site Phone:
860-714-4801
SIDS Network, Inc.
Mr. Chuck Mihalko
Executive Manager
P.O. Box 520
Ledyard, CT 06339
Email: sidsnet1@sids-network.org
Website: http://sids-network.org
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Heathly Mom, Happy Baby
Healthy Mom, Happy Baby in Southbury,CT offers a wide variety of services. However, for angel moms we offer postpartum rainbow doula care and coaching for moms who are thinking about conceiving again. For more information visit www.healthymomhappybaby.com.
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National & Online Resources
If your situation is life-threatening please dial 911 or your local emergency number.
Crisis & Immediate Concerns
National Suicide Prevention Line – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (United States)
To find a suicide prevention hotline in your country please visit the International Association of Suicide Prevention website at IASP.Info
Postpartum Support International (for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms) – 1-800-944-4773
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Facebook Pages
S.O.B.B.S. (Stories of Babies Born Still) offers a private group on Facebook to support parents and their allows for them to share stories of their loss, the struggles encountered form the loss, and images of the angel babies.
PALS (Pregnancy After Loss Support) offers a public and private online Facebook support to moms on their journey through a subsequent pregnancy after a loss. You can follow our public Facebook page Pregnancy After Loss Support and join in the discussion about pregnancy after loss, trying to conceive after loss, and parenting in your first year after a loss or if you prefer a more private forum we welcome you join our private Facebook group Pregnancy After Loss Support Group.
Babies Gone Too Soon Inc. offers a private group on Facebook to support parents and their allows for them to share stories of their loss, the struggles encountered form the loss, and images of the angel babies.
Mommies with Angel Babies offers a private group on Facebook to support parents and their allows for them to share stories of their loss, the struggles encountered form the loss, and images of the angel babies.
All That Love Can Do offers a closed Facebook Group for families who are trying to conceive, carrying, or raising their Rainbow (the baby that comes after a loss)- ATLCD_Rainbows
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Online Sources
The MISS Foundation offers online forums and support groups for subsequent pregnancies after a previous loss.
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BabyCenter.com offers many groups and forums that focus on trying to conceive after a loss and pregnancy after loss.
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DrugRehab.com
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The loss of a baby takes an enormous toll on the family, especially the mother. Often times, the grief and stress can lead to substance abuse. DrugRehab.com is working to bring awareness to this issue and to be a resource for families struggling with substance abuse, addiction, and mental health problems.
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https://www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/depression/
https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/pregnancy/
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Bereavement Support
If you need bereavement support and are not currently trying to conceive, pregnant, or parenting after a loss, we recommend the following online support groups and phone support:
The MISS Foundation offers online support groups and forums for a variety of specific situations.
First Candle offers a 24/7 Grief Support Hotline at 1-800-221-7437.
Compassionate Friends offers both local support groups as well as an online support group.
For those looking for Christian support, Hannah’s Prayer Ministry offers an online community support forum.
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