Support for Military Widows
The survivor of a military person faces problems civilian counterparts do not. The death of their spouse may be followed by a change of residence and separation from the network of support they currently have. The Society of Military Widows… Continue reading
National Mental Health Association Offers Referral Service, and Online Information
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA), with more than 340 affiliates nationwide, is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially… Continue reading
Free Mental Health Services for NYC Residents
NAMI is the chapter of the New York State Alliance for the Mentally Ill that serves the greater New York City area. They offer practical support, education, and advocacy through monthly support meetings, newsletters, speaker’s bureau, advocacy program, hotline, resource… Continue reading
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assistance
Gift From Within is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Their philosophy is to restore dignity to trauma survivors. A unique… Continue reading
Free Support for Parents who Have Lost a Child
Alive Alone is a non-profit, support organization for parents who have lost their only child or all of their children. In addition to providing general information about various support resources for the grieving, Alive Alone publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and… Continue reading
Free Advice on Funerals and Grief Relief
The National Funeral Directors Association maintains a web site with useful information for those having to plan a funeral including a list of member funeral homes, guidance on funeral home pricing, and articles on grief relief. Contact National Funeral Directors… Continue reading
Advocacy and Emotional Support for Parents of Murdered Children
The National Organization for Parents of Murdered Children offers many services to its members. Their staff can provide emotional support, individual assistance, advocacy, court accompaniment, and crisis intervention. Other services include (but are not limited to) help for siblings, newsletters,… Continue reading
United Methodist Church Offers Pastoral Care & Assistance
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is offering pastoral care to traumatized survivors, rescue workers, news media staff, family members, and the thousands of neighbors who witnessed the tragedy and its ongoing aftermath. UMCOR will provide assistance for individuals who… Continue reading
Hundreds of Volunteers Available!
Greater DC Cares provides volunteer opportunities designed to brighten the lives of adults and children throughout the Greater Washington DC Area. We have thousands of volunteers who are eager to provide assistance. These volunteers have skills that range from puppeteering,… Continue reading
Helping Children
The National Institute of Mental Health offers a very extensive document titled Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters, that describes how young people react to trauma, how to help them, the condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder… Continue reading
