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The Compassionate Friends
For parents who have lost a child of any age through death, meets the first and third Wednesdays, BP Building (900 E. Benson Blvd.), Room 147. Call Barb Stephl at 248-1063 for information.
Forget Me Not
Grief Program for children, teens and the adults who love them. Provides loving support in a safe place to share, learn and grow. Contact Hospice of Anchorage at 561-5322 or email hospice@ak.net.
Parents Reaching Out
An infant-loss support group for parents, family members and friends, meets 7-9 p.m. the first and third Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church. Information at: voice mail: 907-243-5409, Lisa at 274-7029, or in the valley, Diane Beauvais at (907) 373-2526.
Eagle River Bereavement Support Group
For adults and siblings who are grieving the death of a loved one. Meets at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Eagle River. Contact Bob and Cathie Dawson, 696-7831, for meeting schedule.
Good Grief Support Group
For any teen from 12-18 years of age, whose friend or relative has died, meets 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3230 Lake Otis Parkway. Contact Chaplain Bert McQueen, 272-3100, or Julie Mathewson, 694-7788.
Grief Share Recovery Ministry
A program for people adjusting to the death of a family member, meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Anchorage Baptist Temple, 6401 Northern Lights Blvd. Call Pastor Tony Smith, 333-6535 for information.
Hospice of Anchorage
A resource of new or updated information for grieving families. 500 West International Airport Road, Suite C; Anchorage, Alaska 99518: 907-562-5433. Contact: Fran McNeill
Hospice of Mat-Su
Grief Support Group for adults who have experienced a significant loss. Meets 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Trinity Barn Plaza Community Room, Mile 2.2 Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. Contact Hospice of Mat-Su, (907) 352-4800 or Kathy Franszenburg (907) 745-0726.
Lost and Found Self-Help
Support group for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in 2nd floor lunchroom at Wells Fargo Bank at Northern Lights/C St. Sponsored by Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel and Crematory. Contact Fred Kehl 345-2525.
C.L.I.M.B., Inc.
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth for parents who have experienced the death(s) of one or more multiples. Contact Becky, 274-0010, Lisa, 274-7029, or Jean, 222-5321 for information. They also provide a newsletter and local information library. More information is avaialbe Jean Kollantai, POB 91377, Anchorage, Alaska 99509.
Providence Alaska Medical Center Spiritual Care Department: 261-3275
Victims for Justice
Support for families who experience grief as a result of a violent crime. Contact the group at 921 West 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501; in Anchorage, 278-0977; outside Anchorage, 1-888-835-1213
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Bereaved Parents' Support Group
For parents who have experienced the deaths of children. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairbanks Public Health Clinic, 1025 W. Barnett. Contact Jane Smith, 455-6562 for information.
Hospice of the Tanana Valley
Support for those who have experienced a loss through death. Contact Bereavement Coordinator, Sally Fenno, at 474-0311 for more information and meeting schedule. Located at 706 Third Ave., Fairbanks.
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