Resources
PAILA (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness)
- The Baby Resource Center. A charitable organization that advocates for and provides comprehensive information on safe pregnancy and infant care practices, recovery resources to families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss, as well as tools to equip men through the journey of fatherhood. Some of the services we offer include: Free Doula Support, Educational Presentations, Monthly Peer Support Groups, Fatherhood Resources, Psychotherapy Grants, Memorial Grants. | www.TheBabyResourceCenter.org | 866.606.BABY(2229)
- Virtual Peer Support: https://www.meetup.com/thebabyresourcecenter/
- Family and Friends of Angel Parents: thebabyresourcecenter.org/for-friends-family
- Bereavement Bears: bearymemories.com/t-shirt-bears
- Pregnancy Loss Documentary. "Don't Talk About the Baby" https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07K3N5TNN/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
- GET INVOLVED:
- Change your profile picture to support and build awareness: https://twibbon.com/support/gopinkandblue
- Join or support the NYC Awareness Walk: https://www.gopinkandblue.org/walk
- Support Stillbirth Legislation like this: nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/a3375
- Additional Foundations:
- Birth Mom Buds www.birthmombuds.com
- Black Infant Memorial www.blackinfantmemorial.com
- Compassionate Friends www.compassionatefriends.org
- Exhale: an After-Abortion Hotline www.4exhale.org 1-866-439–4253
- Glow (for baby loss mothers and fathers) www.glowinthewoods.com
- Griefwatch (for perinatal loss) www.griefwatch.com
- Grieve Out Loud www.grieveoutloud.org
- Georgetown University – Emotional Healing after a Miscarriage: A Guide for Women, Partners, Family and Friends
- March of Dimes www.marchofdimes.com/Baby/loss.html
- Miscarriage Matters www.mymiscarriagematters.org
- MISS Foundation www.misschildren.org
- PREGNANCY LOSS DIRECTORY www.pregnancylossdirectory.com/
- RETURN TO ZERO Return to Zero Center for Healing
- RESOLVE through Sharing www.bereavementservices.org – for providers
- SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support www.nationalshare.org
- Solace for Mothers (Birth Trauma & Recovery) www.solaceformothers.org
- Star Legacy Foundation – support groups www.starlegacyfoundation.org/support-groups
- Tears Foundation www.thetearsfoundation.org
RDV (Rape and Domestic Violence)
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. | www.rainn.org | tel: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
- Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. | www.plannedparenthood.org | 1.800.230.7526
- National Domestic Violence Hotline. We answer the call to support and shift power back to those affected by relationship abuse. | www.thehotline.org | 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or 1.800.787.3224
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. The ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. | www.loveisrespect.org | 1.866.331.9474
Helpful Articles:
- A New Covid-19 Crisis: Domestic Abuse Rises Worldwide: nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus-domestic-violence.html
- Identifying Abuse: helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm
- Domestic Violence and the LGBTQ Community: ncadv.org/blog/posts/domestic-violence-and-the-lgbtq-community
- Same-Sex Domestic Violence: theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/11/a-same-sex-domestic-violence-epidemic-is-silent/281131/
DEPRESSION / ANXIETY
- betterhelp.com | Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online
- self help for depression and anxiety | depression.org.nz/get-better/self-help/
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America. adaa.org/finding-help
- Helpful Articles:
- What to Do When Depression and Anxiety Mix. webmd.com/depression/features/anxiety-depression-mix#1
- Depression and Anxiety: How to Identify and Treat Coexisting Symptoms. healthline.com/health/mental-health/depression-and-anxiety
- Coping with Depression. helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm
SUICIDE PREVENTION
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. | suicidepreventionlifeline.org | 1.800.273.8255
- Recognizing suicidal behavior. webmd.com/mental-health/recognizing-suicidal-behavior#1
- Risk Factors and Warning Signs. afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs
- Recognizing Suicide Warning Signs in Yourself. fairview.org/sitecore/content/Fairview/Home/Patient-Education/Articles/English/r/e/c/o/g/Recognizing_Suicide_Warning_Signs_in_Yourself_84353
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