*Local chapter of national organization.

• Bereavement Outreach Meetings 557-5882 A weekly bereavement support program, sponsored by Bereavement Network Resources, Inc. Educational meetings, open to the public, are held the first and third weeks of the month. Sharing groups, for grieving persons only, are held the second, fourth, and fifth weeks. Facilitated by volunteer community professionals. 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursdays, Sutter Center for Psychiatry, 7700 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento.

• Mercy Hospice Support Group 281-3900
  Support group to help you move toward resolution of your grief.
  Eight week groups meet several times a year.
  
  
• Mercy San Juan Hospital Support Group
  Chaplaincy Services 537-5000
  Program for anyone experiencing grief, with an opportunity to share and receive emotional support. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Conference Rm. 1, Cafeteria Area, Mercy San Juan Hospital, 6501 Coyle Ave., Carmichael.
  
  
• UCDHS Hospice Program
  Don Lewis, Bereavement Coordinator 734-1139
  Persons attending should be at least 90 days into their loss. Call for information and registration.

• Hospice of Amador County 209/223-5500

• Faith Hospice Bereavement Support 530/886-6650
  Open to anyone experiencing loss through death. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 11795 Education St., Suite 224, Auburn, and 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 2nd and 4th Fridays at Multipurpose Senior Center, 11577 E. Ave., Auburn.

• Mercy Hospital Support Group
  Chaplaincy Services 983-7436
  A support group for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. 2nd and 4th Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Mercy Hospital of Folsom, 1650 Creekside Drive.

• Snowline Hospice
  Various Bereavement Programs 530/621-7820
  www.snowlinehospice.org
  

• Sutter Hospice
  Bereavement Support 781-2666
  Support for individuals experiencing grief as a result of loss through death.
  2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  Sutter Roseville Medical Center, One Medical Plaza, Roseville.
  

• Grief Support Group for Adults
  Bereavement Coordinator
  Susanne Hikida, 530/758-5566b A Yolo Hospice eight week support group, meeting three times a year.
  www.yolohospice.org
  

• Arcade's We Care Ministry 486-1597
  Christian support group for those who have lost a mate, marriage or child. Every other Tuesday. Noon - 1:30 p.m. Arcade Baptist Church, 3927 Marconi Ave. Sacramento.
  
  
• St. Francis of Assisi Support Group
  Kay Skonieczny 930-0574
  Christian group open to people of all faiths who are dealing with issues of grief and loss (including AIDS).
  2nd & 4th Monday, 7 p.m.
  St. Claire Chapel, 1066 26th Street, Sacramento.
  

• Widowed Persons Assn of California 972-9722
  Social and support groups. "Resolving Grief" program and support meetings are open to non-members.
  Support meetings every Sunday 3:00-5:00 p.m.
  2628 El Camino Ave. D-18, Sacramento.
  
  
• Young Widows & Widower 979-0964
  2nd and 4th Thursdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.
  Call Wednesday before meeting - Free
  9700 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite H.
  

• Widowed Persons Assn. of CA
  Gerrie Anello 530/885-4752
  
  
• Widowed Persons Service
  Sandy Ferguson 530/885-8298
  Marjorie Jenkins 530/878-0568
  An AARP Program. One-on-one support.
  

• Widowed Persons Assn. of CA
  Mary Kingsley 791-0843
  

• * Compassionate Friends 457-4096
  Bereavement support for parents who have lost a child. Newsletter, telephone support, monthly meetings are held on:
  the 3rd Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  Belle Cooledge Community Center,
  5699 S. Land Park Dr., Sacramento.
  Darlene Johnson 685-6327
  Lilian Adams 726-6844
  
  
• * Sharing Parents 424-5150
  Support group for those whose babies have died from the time of conception through early infancy. Second Sunday, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
  Mercy General Hospital,
  39th & J Streets, Sacramento.
  Call for directions. Newsletter 6x yearly.
  www.sharingparents.org
  

• SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
  * SIDS Alliance of Northern California 1-877-938-7437
  Support groups and information.
  

• Children's Bereavement Art Group 454-6555
  Creative expression and support for grieving children, ages 4-16 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or other significant person within the last year of referral. Children are placed in groups according to age, development, and the type of loss. Ten sessions every other week. Weekday evenings, five location in greater Sacramento area, including Roseville and Auburn. For more information or to register, families may call:
  Peggy Gulshen, Coordinator 454-6555
  

• * Suicide Loss-Friends for Survival 392-0664
  Outreach program, support and education for survivors of suicide loss. Monthly meetings, newsletter. www.friendsforsurvival.org
  
  
• Homicide Support Network
  Marcia Kristinl, Daniel O'Forlea, Advocates 874-5701
  Support group for survivors of homicide (family and friends).
  1st Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  District Attorney's Office, 901 G St., Sacramento.
  
  
• VIVA-Volunteers Victim Assistance 489-3333
  Support groups for survivors (family and friends) of trauma, homicide, sudden death and violent crime. Program Hands On (PHO) for children ages 3 to 18.
  2701 Cottage Way, Ste 3, Sacramento.
  
  
• * MADD-Mothers Against Drunk Drivers 921-6233
  Call for dates and times of support meetings.
  1325 Howe Ave., Ste 100, Sacramento.
  www.madd.org/ca/sacramento
  

• Support Hotline 530/752-4200
  UCD Veterinary Medicine,
  Mon.-Fri. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

• AIDS Foundation 448-2437
  HIV/AIDS Mother's Support Group
  Alva Kennedy 791-5719
  For mothers of sons and daughters lost to AIDS or currently HIV positive. All female relatives welcome.
  
  
• KIDS CARE (HIV Positive Parents)
  Sister Mary Redempta 444-9796B A program jointly supported by Mercy Education Resource Center, Mercy Foundation CARES: For children of HIV Positive parents, plus a parents group.
  
  
• A.L.S. Support Group 979-9265
  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Support, education, resources for patients, caregivers, families and friends.
  
  
• Alta Calif. Regional Center 978-6400
  Serving developmentally disabled persons, high risk infants and their families. Case management information and referral.
  
  
• Alzheimer's Disease Center 734-5496
  UCD-ADC evaluates for dementia and other memory related disorders. For victims and their families/caregivers in a "holistic" approach and continues with bereavement support.
  
  
• Alzheimer's Aid Society 448-7001
  of Northern California 800/540-3340
  Education, support, regular meeting, newsletter.
  www.alzheimersaidsociety.org
  
  
• * American Cancer Society 446-7933
  Information and referral. Education and support for patients and families with cancer. See ENCORE. www.cancer.org
  
  
• * American Diabetes Assn 924-3232
  Sacramento Sierra Chapter. Education, information, speakers' bureau, referral.
  
  
• * American Heart Assn 446-6505
  Education, referral, and speakers' bureau.
  
  
• * American Lung Assn 444-5864
  Stop smoking programs, asthma management. New information & referral. www.saclung.org
  
  
• * Arthritis Foundation 368-5599
  North Eastern California Chapter.
  Resources Center for Arthritis.
  www.arthritis.org
  
  
• * ENCORE 264-8066
  YWCA Post-mastectomy program, exercise and support group for women who have had breast cancer.
  
  
• * Easter Seal Society 485-6711
  Rehabilitation center, information and referral.
  www.eastersealca.com
  
  
• Head Trauma Support Project 568-6660
  Support, information, education, advocacy and prevention for survivors and families. Weekly meetings every Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
  
  
• * Lekotek Family Resource Center 979-1121
  A resource for families of children with disabilities, chronic illness, or at risk of abuse and neglect. Serving Placer, Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
  
  
• * Leukemia Society of America 369-7581
  Patient aid, family support, education and information, referral. www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
  
  
• * Lupus Foundation of America,
  No. CA Chapter 973-0776B Information, physician referral and support.
  
  
• * National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
  NAMI, Sacramento 874-9416
  Support for families or friends of persons with mental illness.
  
  
• * Parkinson Assoc. 489-0226
  Support for Parkinson's patients, friends and families. Monthly group meetings, information and referral.
  
  
• Special Care Parents 658-8588
  Support for families with infants in special care nurseries.
  
  
• Spina Bifida Association 927-7146
  Support and information.
  
  
• * United Cerebral Palsy 565-7700
  Transportation, respite and educational programs. Serving Sacramento, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties.
  
  
• Warm Line Family Resource Center 922-9276
  Resources for children with special health care needs.

• Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center 971-0893 800/635-0220
  Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center works with caregivers of brain impaired adults. Provides education, coping skills and support for families.
  

• County Medically Indigent Services Program (CMISP) 874-9238
  Indigent cremation, medical & dental care.
  
  
• Hyjénték / David Goforth 601-1987
  Suicide, homicide and bio cleanup. A health service product designed to effectively clean up trauma areas. (TSW-007)
  
  
• Law Enforcement Chaplaincy 857-1801
  
  
• Victim and Witness Assistance 874-5701
  Crisis and short-term counseling and referral.
  
  
• Weave, Inc. 448-2321
  (Women Escaping A Violent Environment)
  Temporary shelter and support services for sexually assaulted and/or battered women and their children who are in crisis and in need of a safe place to stay.
  

• Kaiser Hospice 486-5300
• Mercy Hospice 281-3900
• Sutter Hospice 454-6525
• UCDHS Hospice 734-2458 AMADOR County Hospice 209/223-5500 AUBURN Faith Hospice 530/886-6650 DAVIS
• Yolo Hospice 530/758-5566 EL DORADO COUNTY
• Snowline 530/621-7820 ROSEVILLE
• Sutter Hospice 781-2666

• Family Service Agency 368-3080
• Jewish Family Service 921-1921
• Mental Health Association 366-4600
• National Association of Social Workers 442-4565
• Sutter Center for Psychiatry 386-3077

• AA Hotline 454-1100
• California Youth 1-800-843-5200
• Diogenes for Adolescents 1-800-339-7177
• NA Hotline 732-2299
• Sacramento Mental Health Center 732-3637 after hours 875-1000
• Suicide Prevention Service 368-3111
• UCDHS - Crisis Services 734-2583
• WEAVE (Battered Women, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence) 920-2952

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