Illinois 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
• The SBD Love Cupboards host various group gatherings, including Sewing Circles
• The SBD Professional Doulas host various group gatherings, including Birthing Healing retreats and workshops for stillbirthday parents

Organizations:

• SIDS of Illinois, Inc.
  Ms. Pam Borchardt
  Executive Director Operations
  710 East Ogden Avenue, #550
  Naperville, IL 60563
  Phone: (630) 305-7300
  Fax: (630) 305-4773
  Email: pam@sidsillinois.org
  Services: family, packet, newsletter, individual peer support, support groups, video/DVD support group for rural families, no stillbirth & miscarriage support, provides Spanish materials & services, covers state of IL.
• Bereaved Parents of the USA
  Ms. Dave Alexander
  Director of Board
  P.O. Box 95
  Park Forest, IL 60466
  Phone: (708) 748-7866
  Website:www.bereavedparentsusa.org
• SIDS/Infant Mortality Program
  Nicki Woolverton
  Illinois Department of Health
  535 W. Jefferson St.
  Springfield, IL 62761
  Phone: (217) 557-2931
  Fax: (217) 557-5396
  Services: referral to local PHN in family’s county of residence, home visit for counseling & referral to support services, info on SIDS, grief & bereavement to parents via personal letter and packet. No stillbirth/miscarriage services, limited bilingual materials. Covers state of IL.
• AMEND
  Jane Borman
  2209 Gillis
  Alton, IL 62002
  Phone: (618) 466-7129
• Department of Public Health SIDS/IM Program
  Barbara Breidenbaugh
  500 E. Monroe Street, 1st Fl
  Springfield, IL 62701
  Phone: (217) 557-2931
  Email: BBreidn@idph.state.il.us

• 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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