The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
PO Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-2396
708-990-0010
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/

The Compassionate Friends, Inc. is a nationwide self-help organization for families who have experienced the death of a child. All parents are welcome to participate, whatever the age of their child who has died or the cause of death. Participants include families of children who have been organ donors or recipients. Family members contacting the national office will be sent general information on bereavement, a national newsletter and a resource guide. They will also be directed to the closest chapter in their community.

Well Spouse Foundation
PO Box 801
New York, NY 10023
212-724-7209
http://www.wellspouse.org/

This is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1988 to provide support and information to the well spouses of the chronically ill and to educate human service professionals and the public about the needs of spousal caregivers and their families.

The foundation publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and has chapters throughout the country, including several in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Annual dues are $20 unless they present a financial hardship.

National Family Caregivers Association
9621 East Bexhill Drive
Kensington, MD 20895-3104
301-942-6430
http://www.nfcacares.org/
This is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for family caregivers through its services to members and its educational outreach activities.

The association publishes a quarterly newsletter, sponsors a caregivers network and plans several informational and educational programs for the future. Annual membership is $15.