Arkansas Long-Term Resources

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Please also visit:

• Before the Birth
• During Birth
• After the Birth (immediate postpartum and long term healing)
• Farewell Celebrations to link into immediate funeral/burial/cremation information that is not based on location, as well as personalized farewell options such as crafts or special events, and support resources.

Groups:

• MEND
• Grief Share
• Stillbirthday Parties are once a month online gatherings
• The SBD Love Cupboards host various group gatherings, including Sewing Circles
• The SBD Local Representatives may host various group gatherings
• The SBD Professional Doulas may host various group gatherings, including Birthing Healing retreats and workshops for stillbirthday parents
• There are more groups and organizations that serve on a national or international level.

Organizations:

• M.E.N.D. – NW Arkansas
  Dr. April Morenton
  1955 Montclair Avenue
  Siloam Springs, AR 72761
  Phone: (479) 238-4505
  Email:april@mend.org
  Website:www.mend.org
• Operation Angel
  Ms. Jo Ann Taylor
  74 CR 302
  Mountain Home, AR 72653-8332
  Phone: (870) 424-7500
  Fax: (870) 425-6025
  Email:ofm@mymountainhome.com
  Website: http://fly.to/OperationAngel
  Services: Offers a healing packet for Stillbirth, Miscarriage and SIDS literature.Religious support. Speaks only English nationwide
• Arkansas Dept. of Health
  Ms. Jackie Whitfield
  SIDS Program Coordinator
  4815 West Markham
  Slot#H17
  Little Rock, AR 72205
  Phone: (501) 280-4756
  Fax: (501) 280-4082
  Email: jwhitfield@healthyarkansas.com
  Services: bereavement support, provides a visit from a public health nurse. Pays for SIDS Autopsy with limited funds

• The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation has an emphasis on therapist guided psychotherapy and a resource list to locate one near you.

Books, Websites and More:

Please be sure to visit the immediate emotional health resources that include crisis hotlines, websites, and books on bereavement.

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