Support Groups
Time helps the healing, but it alone is not the answer. There are a variety of sources you can turn to for support, both from NISSA and from other organizations.
King/Snohomish County SIDS Support Group
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7pm
Contact: Arlene Thomas, 425-891-5566, arlene@arlenethomascounseling.com
Where: Hearthstone Retirement Facility Board Room
6720 E. Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Pierce County SIDS Support Group
When: 1st Thursday of every month
Time: 7pm
Contact: Michelle Punzel, Group Facilitator, 253-798-7667
Where: The Weatherly Inn Garden Room (one floor down from entrance)
6016 North Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406
Spokane County SIDS Support Group
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30-8pm
Contact: Andrea Berndt, Group Facilitator, 509-456-0505
Where: Argonne Library Conference Room
4322 N Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99218
Other Support Groups
Compassionate Friends
Through a network of more than 625 chapters with locations in all 50 states, as well as Washington DC and Puerto Rico, the Compassionate Friends has been supporting bereaved families after the death of a child for four decades.
GriefShare: Grief Recovery Support
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. GriefShare seminars and support groups come highly recommended by some of our SIDS families. See their website for groups that meet across the US.
Hospice of Spokane
Hospice of Spokane has a wonderful support group for parents that have lost a child and offer a separate one for children grades 1-12 along with a summer camp.
Journey Program at Children's Hospital
The Journey Program is a grief support program for families whose child has died. This program offers bereavement education and training for the community. Support groups meet on alternate Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at 70th and Sand Point. Please call 206-987-2062 for exact room location.
Parent Support of Puget Sound
Parent Support provides support for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child through stillbirth, miscarriage, or newborn death. Local support group times and meeting locations are located on their website, or call 206-782-0054 for more information.
Stevens Hospital Bereavement Program
Stevens Hospital (located at 21601 76th Avenue W, Edmonds, WA 98026) offers a variety of services for people in the community who are grieving after the death of a loved one. See their website for information on support groups, workshops, events, and referral services or call 425-640-4404 for more information.
The SUDC Program
SUDC is the sudden and unexpected death of a child over the age of twelve months, which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation is conducted. Services include a peer support program, an internet based e-mail support group, telephone conference calls, and a pen pal program. Please call 1-800-620-SUDC for more information.
TEARS Foundation
The TEARS support group is for parents who have lost an infant and meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church (10630 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA. 98499). This is an open group with a discussion topic each month for bereaved families to discuss. Please call 253-200-0944 if you have any questions about this group.
Time helps the healing, but it alone is not the answer. There are a variety of sources you can turn to for support, both from NISSA and from other organizations.
King/Snohomish County SIDS Support Group
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 7pm
Contact: Arlene Thomas, 425-891-5566, arlene@arlenethomascounseling.com
Where: Hearthstone Retirement Facility Board Room
6720 E. Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
Pierce County SIDS Support Group
When: 1st Thursday of every month
Time: 7pm
Contact: Michelle Punzel, Group Facilitator, 253-798-7667
Where: The Weatherly Inn Garden Room (one floor down from entrance)
6016 North Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406
Spokane County SIDS Support Group
When: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Time: 6:30-8pm
Contact: Andrea Berndt, Group Facilitator, 509-456-0505
Where: Argonne Library Conference Room
4322 N Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99218
Other Support Groups
Compassionate Friends
Through a network of more than 625 chapters with locations in all 50 states, as well as Washington DC and Puerto Rico, the Compassionate Friends has been supporting bereaved families after the death of a child for four decades.
GriefShare: Grief Recovery Support
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. GriefShare seminars and support groups come highly recommended by some of our SIDS families. See their website for groups that meet across the US.
Hospice of Spokane
Hospice of Spokane has a wonderful support group for parents that have lost a child and offer a separate one for children grades 1-12 along with a summer camp.
Journey Program at Children's Hospital
The Journey Program is a grief support program for families whose child has died. This program offers bereavement education and training for the community. Support groups meet on alternate Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at 70th and Sand Point. Please call 206-987-2062 for exact room location.
Parent Support of Puget Sound
Parent Support provides support for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child through stillbirth, miscarriage, or newborn death. Local support group times and meeting locations are located on their website, or call 206-782-0054 for more information.
Stevens Hospital Bereavement Program
Stevens Hospital (located at 21601 76th Avenue W, Edmonds, WA 98026) offers a variety of services for people in the community who are grieving after the death of a loved one. See their website for information on support groups, workshops, events, and referral services or call 425-640-4404 for more information.
The SUDC Program
SUDC is the sudden and unexpected death of a child over the age of twelve months, which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation is conducted. Services include a peer support program, an internet based e-mail support group, telephone conference calls, and a pen pal program. Please call 1-800-620-SUDC for more information.
TEARS Foundation
The TEARS support group is for parents who have lost an infant and meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church (10630 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA. 98499). This is an open group with a discussion topic each month for bereaved families to discuss. Please call 253-200-0944 if you have any questions about this group.
