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Join a support group focusing on your particular situation or simply find someone to talk to when your ability to manage all the demands on you is stressed.
Unfortunately, support groups have a habit of not letting us know when they disband, so some of these support groups may not be in existence any more - you will need to call and check. Please alert us via email if you find ones that are no longer in existence.
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Kim Richardson, M.A., LCPC offers psychotherapy, counseling,
education and support to men and women preparing for and adjusting
to pregnancy, birth, adoption, and parenthood. Support is offered to
mothers at risk for PPD or who are experiencing pre- and postpartum
depression, anxiety, loss and adjustment difficulties.
Web: www.radiantmother.com, www.comeinandtalk.com
Also visit these websites for up to date resources in IL:
www.ppdil.org/ppdhelp.htm (Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois)
http://www.postpartum.net/ (Postpartum Support International)
Postpartum
Support International
Volunteer network provides information and support to women
experiencing emotional difficulty, anxiety and depression during
pregnancy, and postpartum issues. Contact Sarah Allen, PhD, Illinois
Coordinator, at 847-562-9352.
Depression
After Delivery (800) 944-4PPD
National organization that provides information and referrals for
moms and families experiencing difficulty with depression and
anxiety before and after pregnancy.
The Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Alliance 
1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210
Baltimore, Maryland 21208
(800) 221-7437 (SIDS)
http://www.sidsalliance.org/
The SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance is a national,
non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to the support
of SIDS families, education and research. Provides (SIDS)
information to parents.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
(800) 821-6819
Offers support programs and also publishes a newsletter.
Pregnancy
and Infant Loss Center
(612) 473-9372
Provides information on local support groups for women or couples
recovering from a miscarriage or the loss of an infant.
PACES (Parent and Child Education Society) has local chapters offering monthly meetings, playgroups, parenting seminars, mom and tot outings, babysitting co-ops and more. 630/916-3190. http://members.core.com/~paces/
The Stepfamily Association of America
Single Mothers By Choice (212) 988-0993 Single Mothers By Choice is a national non-profit organization founded in 1981 whose primary purpose is to provide support and information to single women who have chosen or who are considering single motherhood.
Young Single Parents, Inc. (YSP)
www.youngsingleparents.org Social support group for divorced, separated, widowed
or never-married parents ages 21-50 (custody is not a factor).
Weekly club nights and various family and adult events throughout
the month. Guests always welcome.
For adoptive family support groups, click here
PARENTS OF TWINS AND MULTIPLES SUPPORT
Holland Area Mothers of Multiples
We serve Allegan, Holland, Zeeland, West Olive and the surrounding areas.
Club Details
* Meets Second Thursday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church, State Street in Holland, September - June
* Lana McLaughlin, President, 616-355-7460
* Email Michelle Woodwyk, State Rep, 616-399-7933
Contact us through your local club or by emailing
momotc@momotc.org
National
Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.
(615) 595-0936 or (877) 540-2200 http://www.nomotc.org/
Provides information on local twin, triplet, and quadruplet (or
more) support groups.
The Triplet
Connection http://www.tripletconnection.org/
This web site provides vital information to families who are
expecting triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets or more, as well as
encouragement, resources, and networking opportunities for families
who are parents of larger multiples.
Preemie-L mentoring program http://www.preemie-l.org/mentors.html The Mentors Program aims to match new families with mentors who have similar experience but whose children are now older. The mentors will provide one-to-one support to families who request this, via email, for as long as the need is there. Parents with babies born at less than 34 weeks gestational age, and under 12 months old can apply for one-to-one support by writing to Raquel Schnitzer. You will receive a response within a week. Volunteer mentors need to have a long and proven association with Preemie-L and will undergo a training program. If you would like to volunteer as a mentor, please contact Raquel at email: mentorpreemie@yahoo.com
Mothers & More (Formerly FEMALE) is a not for profit organization for women who have altered their careers to care for their children at home. www.mothersandmore.org; 630/941-3553.
WORK-AT-HOME-MOMS - An internet community of work at home moms (WAHMs) includes a e-magazine, finding a work at home job, support for other work at home moms, ideas for starting work at home businesses etc: http://www.wahm.com/index1.html , Email lists for WAHMS: http://www.wahm.com/lists/sub.html ALSO: WORK AT
Boot camp for New Dads http://www.newdads.com/ If you are a first-time dad, this website is for you! It is filled with practical and sound advice on starting a new family from an elite core of experts - our Boot Camp Veterans. This website covers issues from Immediate Concerns such as Forming a New Family and The Challenges New Moms Present to Hands on Tips on how to care for yourself, mom and the baby
Father's Rights Hotline (US)- (800)435-7323
The
Fathers Network
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/
Offers support for fathers and families raising children with
special needs and developmental disabilities.
Full-Time
Dads, PO Box 577, Cumberland, ME 04021
$26/year; published bi-monthly
Dad-to-Dad (770) 643-5964, National organization; contact to start or join an at-home-dad's club
At- Home
Dad, 61 Brightwood Ave, North Andover, MA 01845-1702
$12/year; published quarterly, National Fatherhood Initiative
(800)790-3237
10 ways to become a better father & make your community more father
friendly
The Autism
Society of America
(773) 233-4210
Support group for families of children with autism and other related
disorders. Meets 7 PM to 9 PM the second Monday of each month at
Pilgrim Congregational Church in Oak Park.
Biracial
Family Network
(773) 288-3644
Organization for biological and adoptive multiracial/multiethnic
families.
The Center
for Enriched Living
(847) 948-7001
Parenting club for mothers with developmental disabilities and their
children.
The Center
for Speech and Language Disorders
(630) 530-8551
West suburban support group meets the third Monday of each month in
Elmhurst. Contact Marjie.
Chai
Lifeline Chicago
(847) 763-1818
Connects Jewish parents of children with life-threatening or chronic
illnesses.
COPE
(Children of Physical Exception)
(708) 430-4220
Parents of physically challenged children meet the third Thursday of
each month in Orland Park.
Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
(800) FIGHTCF (Information Hotline)
http://www.cff.org/
Offers general information, news on the latest research and clinical
trials, and hospital referrals for families of children with Cystic
Fibrosis.
Epilepsy
Parent and Family Network
(847) 956-1766 Arlington Heights
(708) 442-5493 Berwyn/Oak Park
(630) 653-5039 Carol Stream
(312) 939-8622 Chicago North
(815) 648-4913 Elmhurst
(847) 843-0822 Schaumburg
(708) 672-3266 South Suburban
Monthly support groups held throughout Chicagoland. Free.
Family
Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/
This web site provides a guide to many different types of resources
for families with disabled children around the globe. Also features
a web discussion group where you can chat with other families who
are coping with a disabled child.
Hadley
School for the Blind
(800) 207-7752
Free courses available for parents or grandparents of blind or
visually impaired children. Courses are held in own home.
March of
Dimes
http://www.modimes.org/
Offers information on birth defects, how to have a healthy
pregnancy, newborn feeding and vaccinations, and allows users to
email in specific questions.
National
Down Syndrome Society
666 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
(800) 221-4602
http://www.ndss.org/
This not-for-profit organization has become the largest
non-governmental supporter of Down syndrome research in the United
States. NDSS works to increase public awareness about Down syndrome
and discover its underlying causes through research, education and
advocacy. In addition, NDSS provides the latest medical information
on Down Syndrome as well as information on how to care for children
affected by it.
The
National Information Center for Children and Youth
(800) 695-0285
http://www.nichcy.org/
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides
information on disabilities and disability-related issues for
families, educators and other professionals with a special emphasis
on children. Offers several publications, referrals to a wide-range
of disability organizations and access to their library and
databases. Materials are available in English and Spanish as well as
on disk.
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) FIGHTMS
Chicagoland support group held at various locations. Call for
meetings and program times.
National
Parent Network on Disabilities
130 17th Street North West, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 463-2299
http://www.npnd.org/
The National Parent Network on Disabilities is a national advocacy
group concerned with federal legislative matters that affect
children and families with special needs.
Parents of
Children with Special Needs
(847) 318-0842
Park Ridge meeting held monthly on Wednesday. Contact Joene for more
information.
Spina
Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Suite 250
(800) 621-3141
http://www.sbaa.org/
Offers information, referral services, and publications.