Support Organizations

• Grief Recovery Institute. An internationally recognized authority on grief recovery , offers training programs, (www.griefrecoverymethod.com, 800-344-7606)
  GriefNet. Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. www.Griefnet.org    PO I3ox 3272, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3272  www.griefnet.org
• KinderMoum. In addition to serving the special needs of bereaved parents, this organization assists children grieving the death of a family member or friend. (www.kindermourn.org 704-376-2580)
• The Compassionate Friends. This support organization is designed to assist families in grief resolution following the death of a child. www.compassionatefriends.org      630-990-0010
• The Birdwell Foundation – The Birdwell Foundation’s volunteers and counselors can help those suffering from PTSD symptoms brought on by TBI. Their outreach is designed for families, veterans, and first responders. Multi-locations across the US. (PO Box 690748, Houston TX 77069, office phone 210-486-1639, IN CRISIS—CALL (830) 822-2563)
• Lone Survivor Foundation — Lone Survivor Foundation restores, empowers, and renews hope for wounded service members, veterans and their families through health, wellness, and therapeutic support. It is our mission to guide veterans and their families towards a path of healing from combat trauma through a series of no-cost Post-Traumatic Growth Programs. A copy of DD214 and referral from a physician or mental health provider are required to begin the application process. (1414 11^th St., Huntsville TX 77340, 936-755-6075, info@lonesurvivorfoundation.org
• The Mighty Oaks Foundation —The Mighty Oaks Foundation provides faith-based peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. The Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to en sure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward. (29910 Murietta Hot Springs Rd., Ste. G530, Murietta, CA 92563, info@mightyoaksprograms.org
• The Semper Fi Fund — provides urgently needed resources and support for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families from in jury th rough recovery. Assistance is provided to help wounded veterans assimilate back into their communities. Integrative wellness programs provide holistic health therapies to service members. www.semperfifund.org 760-725-3680
• Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) — empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. In 2007, 1stLt Travis Manion (USMC) was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis’ legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, “If Not Me, Then Who…” Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post‑military lives. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes live on in the next generation. Multiple locations across the US. (TMF Headquarters, P.O. Box 1485, Doylestown, PA 18901, 215.348.9080)