Louisiana 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 Support and Awareness Network of Louisiana
  Mrs. Elizabeth Trahan
  Peer Contact
  676 Maraist Road
  Crowley, LA 70526
  Phone: (337) 788-3767
  Fax: (504) 578-6605
  Email:LASIDS@aol.com
• The Compassionate Friends
  Ms. Denise Pezant
  Lakeview New Orleans Chapter
  4620 Lake Vista Drive
  Metairie, LA 7006
  Phone:(504) 454-5078
  Email:denisepezant@cox.net
  Services: To assist families towards the positive resolutions of grief following the death of a child of any age to provide information to help others be supportive.
• Louisiana Office of Public Health
  Ms. Tracy Hubbard
  SIDS Risk Reduction Coordinator
  628 N. 4th Street
  P.O. Box 3214
  Baton Rouge, LA 70821
  Phone: (225) 342-7805
  Fax: (225) 342-2256
  Email: thubbard@dhh.la.gov

• 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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