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Local Organizations
In difficult times, we all need support. These local organizations can help:
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Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
Providing gentle and beautiful photography services in a compassionate and sensitive manner to families who are suffering the loss of an infant.
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Healing House
The mission of Healing House is to provide support and education for grieving children, their caregivers and the Acadiana community.
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232-Help
Offers information to individuals, families, and government agencies on on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy, job training programs; and where gaps in services may be.
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Hospice of Acadiana
Provides free grief counseling in either an individual or group setting.
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Circle of Support
A support group for parents who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth and newborn death. The group meets monthly; there is no fee for attendance. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. For more information, please contact Mary Broussard at 521-9100 ext. 380.
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The Guardian Angel Memorial Site
The Guardian Angel Memorial site is located at Rotary Point in Lafayette. Rotary Point is located on West Bayou Parkway approximately one mile down from South College. It provides a quiet location for your consolation and reflection.
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Companions Along the Journey
"Companions Along the Journey” is a bereavement support group for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Any experience of loss including suicide, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, adoption placements and abortion. Your privacy and confidentiality will be observed. The group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Immaculata Center – 1408 Carmel Drive – Diocese of Lafayette - John XXIII Room. For more information, please contact Karol Meynard or Trista Littell at 337-261-5607.
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Heartstrings and Angel Wings
Heartstrings & Angel Wings is a non-profit charity organization which provides clothing and other handmade items for babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The items aid in comforting the babies and uplift the spirits of the baby's family members.
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