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Dallas-Fort Worth Survivors Road2healing
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (7:00-9:00)
Plymouth Park United Methodist Church, 1615 Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062
Survivors Road2healing was founded in loving memory of Rob Wirick and Mark Slade by Louise Wirick in 1999. It is a nonprofit organization bringing peer support and comfort to those that have felt the devastation of suicide. Road2healing is there to help those that are groping their way through the pain of being left behind, and help them find hope for a future again. You can find them online at www.road2healing.com
Compassionate Friends
2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm
Richland Hills Church of Christ, 6300 N.E. Loop 820, Richland Hills, Texas
The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings (14 and up). There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees.
Driving Directions:
From east 820, exit Rufe Snow; turn left (north) onto Rufe Snow; turn left again at light (west); stay on access road; turn left (south) at stop sign onto Meadow Lakes Dr.; follow to church.
From west 820, exit Meadow Lakes Drive & turn left (south) at stop sign.
Richland Hills Church of Christ is on the south side of the loop. Use the northeast entrance with the covered circular drive.
There will be a security guard on duty.
Church phone number: 817-498-6970
Additional Information:
Charles & Genie Dean
817.625.6621
email: loricarver@solbroadband.com. Visit their national website at www.compassionatefriends.org or visit their local Fort Worth Chapter website at www.geocities.com/tcfriendsfw
Grief Recovery at Legacy Church of Christ
Thursday Evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Legacy Church of Christ, 8801 Mid Cities Blvd., N. Richland Hills, TX 76180
Each session lasts five weeks, with one meeting per week. Each session has a minimum of six persons. This program is designed to be group therapy with an emphasis on the individual. The program is designed for all types of grief, in which an adult might be experiencing. The facilitator Aaron Ashbrook welcomes calls about the program at his home (817) 284-3386. However, when a session is preparing to start, those who wish to register may call the church office at (817) 485-6749. You may also contact the church by e-mail at contact@legacychurchofchrist.com. You may visit their website at www.legacychurchofchrist.org.
TOUCHED BY SUICIDE
Meeting 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church 5500 Morriss Rd Flower Mound, TX
For Adults Touched By Suicide 972-539-0514
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
1st Thursday night of each month at 7:30 pm
Main Lobby of HEB Hospital Bedford
The mission of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first two years of life. All information packets, correspondence, and support are free of charge for bereaved parents. Contact: Lynne at 817-571-2420
Local website: www.sharemidcitiestx.bigstep.com or National website: www.nationalshareoffice.com
Grief Recovery monthly meetings at Richland Hills Church of Christ
3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Richland Hills Church of Christ, 6300 N.E. Loop 820, N, Richland Hills, TX 76180
Grief Recovery sessions consist of activities that promote adjustment and hasten recovery from grief. A warm, compassionate atmosphere which accepts and welcomes each participant permeates each meeting. Grief Recovery facilitators are trained lay people who have experienced loss in their own lives. Their approach is not doctrinal or theological. Everyone is welcome regardless of religious beliefs.
Grief Recovery is limited in size to permit personal attention in a small group setting. Sessions last two hours. Grief Recovery is a community service of the Richland Hills Church of Christ. There is no fee for this service. You do not have to register. You are welcome to just show up. If you have any questions, please call (817) 581-3303 or visit their website at www.rhchurch.org.
M.E.N.D. Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death
2nd Thursday of the month from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
The Suggs Building, 1522 West Airport Freeway, Suite 200, Irving, TX 75062
Meetings for women/families who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Located on the south side of the highway, between MacArthur Blvd. and Story Rd. For more information you may contact Rebekah Mitchell at (972) 506-9000 or you may e-mail her at rebekah@mend.org. You can also get additional information and resources at their national website at www.mend.org
Friends of Faith
3rd Sunday of each month from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
First United Methodist Church of Keller, 1025 Johnson Rd., Keller, TX 76248
Mothers who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death are invited to share with other mothers who have also experienced the same loss. If you would like more information, please call the Amy at (817) 742-1040 or you may call the church at (817) 431-1332
Widowed Persons Services of Tarrant County
Saturdays at several locations in Tarrant County and Tuesdays for some locations
Main Office: 2906 SE Loop 820, Suite A, Ft. Worth, TX 76140
WPS PURPOSE: To aid bereaved men and women of all ages regardless of race, creed and/or economic status, to adjust more effectively to the loss of a spouse through death and to build a new life.
WHO ARE THEY? They are women and men of all ages and backgrounds who have been widowed and are seeking support and guidance from other widowed persons who have had similar experiences.
WHAT DO THEY DO? They conduct grief support sessions led by a trained widowed person. Outreach volunteers counsel with individuals. They meet every Saturday morning for breakfast at several locations in Tarrant County and some locations each Tuesday morning. They have monthly dinner meetings. They have a monthly birthday party. They have game nights. They go on cruises. They have many diverse activities throughout every month.
For more information, please call (817) 551-2922, (817) 293-4749 Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm or email them at wpstc@earthlink.net
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