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1 VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL INFORMATION AND AN UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF FREE EVENTS Wurzweiler Care Cafe is a free offering from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University Supported by New York City Councilmen Eric Ulrich and Ydanis Rodriguez To learn more, please contact Dr. Katherine Mitchell, Program Director: katherine.mitchell@yu.edu or RESOURCES: Pregnancy and Baby Loss May 7, 2018 p. 1 of 5 HELFUL ORGANIZATIONS AND WEBSITES (for everyone) Pregnancy Loss Support Program For more than three decades, the Pregnancy Loss Support Program has offered free counseling and support for parents who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death or termination for fetal anomalies, as well as to women who are pregnant following a loss. Their programs are open to all regardless of background, religion, gender and sexual orientation. There is absolutely no religious aspect to their support programs, and all faiths are welcome, as are single parents. Peer phone counseling. Referrals to selected psychotherapists in the New York metropolitan area. Download a helpful guide at: Website: Contact: For more information, to receive counseling, to join a support group or to obtain a referral, please contact Naomi Skop Richter at or plsp@ncjwny.org March of Dimes March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. They believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. They work to change that. Find helpful information and links to resources: To download the March of Dimes bereavement kit, please visit the link below: Disclaimer: Wurzweiler Care Cafe provides this list of resources, programs and providers only as an informational service. These resources, programs and providers are not endorsed and have not been evaluated. We encourage attendees to independently investigate and evaluate the listed resources, programs and providers.

2 RESOURCES: Pregnancy and Baby Loss May 7, 2018 p. 2 of 5 The Seleni Institute The Seleni Institute is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the emotional health of individuals and families during the family building years in order to unlock the potential of future generations. Individual and couples therapy related to miscarriage and child loss. Expert-led support groups on grief and loss related to miscarriage and child loss. Helpful articles and resources. Website: Contact: For all clinical inquiries, call (212) Location: 207 East 94th Street, New York, NY (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) Fees: Seleni is an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield and participates with out-of-network insurance. Seleni also offers financial assistance to those who qualify for a clinical and financial need; as well as sliding scale. Good Samaritan Hospital Perinatal Bereavement Support Program PBSP offers support through the various stages of grief and grief reactions: Monthly support groups on the following topics: (Any bereaved parent, relative or friend may attend meetings.) Stillborn and newborn death Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy Heartbreaking choices (interruption of the wanted pregnancy) Crossroads (subsequent pregnancy after the loss of a baby) Bereavement support for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby/babies of a multiple pregnancy (ex. 1 twin dies and the other survives) Grandparents/family/friends Recurrent loss and/or loss complicated by infertility Website: Contact: Call (845) for more information. Fees: Free of charge. SUGGESTED BOOKS A Gift of Time: Continuing Your Pregnancy When Your Baby's Life Is Expected to Be Brief by Amy Kuebelbeck and Deborah L. Davis Empty Arms by Sherokee Ilse Hope is Like the Sun: Finding Hope and Healing After Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Death by Lisa Church Something Happened: A Book for Children and Parents Who Have Experienced Pregnancy Loss by Cathy Blanford Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss by Ann Douglas and John R. Sussman You Are Not Alone: Love Letters from Loss Mom to Loss Mom by Emily R. Long

3 RESOURCES: Pregnancy and Baby Loss May 7, 2018 p. 3 of 5 JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT A Time A TIME offers support and assistance in the tragic event of loss at any point of the pregnancy. A TIME s experts guide couples to make informed and healing decisions and provide continued support in the form of: Phone support groups o See Spring-Summer 2018 phone support schedule on page 4 of this document & check this website for call schedules: Grief counseling Pregnancy after loss: referrals to medical professionals who can help get one started on the road to pregnancy once again. Loving packet for those who have suffered a pregnancy loss (to order packet, see contact info below). Chevra Kadisha: A TIME arranges for Chevra Kadisha after a stillbirth or loss. The expenses involved are assumed by our organization. A TIME handles everything in a discreet manner to ease the pain of the bereaved parents. Stillbirths: A TIME experts are on call on a moment s notice. A TIME steps in to take over the logistics ease the financial burden, and provide counseling for the bereaved parents and family. Website: Contact: Call (718) Ext.113 or losssupport@atime.org Location: th St., Suite 406, Brooklyn, NY Fees: Free phone support. Nechama Comfort NechamaComfort is a Jewish non-profit that helps parents and families who have suffered miscarriage, pregnancy loss, stillborn babies or infant loss. Immediate on-site counseling (in New York tri-state area) Phone/skype counseling at time of loss (outside of immediate travel area) MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS IN 2 LOCATIONS: Teaneck, NJ: 2nd Tues each month, Teaneck Road Riverdale, NY: 3rd Mon each month, 8-10 pm (women Jewish Center, 3700 Independence Ave. Website: Contact: Call NECHAMA ( ) or nechamacomfort@gmail.com Location: See above. Fees: Nechama Comfort offers immediate assistance and help at no charge to you. If you decide you want to work more closely with them, there are some nominal charges. Knafayim Wings of Hope Knafayim is an organization that strengthens and supports families facing pregnancy and early baby loss. Free support groups in Lakewood and Brooklyn Free phone support Pregnancy loss packet Online Information: Contact: For immediate assistance: Call Malkie Klaristenfed, Director of Pregnancy Loss and Support Services at (917) To request a pregnancy loss packet and/or register for phone support series: Call Rochel Lea Grossman at (917) or mklaristenfeld@gmail.com Fees: Free of charge.

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5 RESOURCES: Pregnancy and Baby Loss May 7, 2018 p. 5 of 5 Disclaimer: Wurzweiler Care Cafe provides this list of resources, programs and providers only as an informational service. These resources, programs and providers are not endorsed and have not been evaluated. We encourage attendees to independently investigate and evaluate the listed resources, programs and providers.