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Hotels

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Hospitals & Hospices

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Grief Resources

Local Grief Resources

Hospice of Jasper County Grief Support Services
204 N. 4th Ave E.
Newton, Iowa

FOR ADULTS:

Life After Loss
An educational support group for grieving adults held periodically throughout the year. Meets once a week for six weeks. No charge. Call for times and location.

Contact:  Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator – (641) 787-3074

RELISH (Relax, Eat, Laugh, Interact, Support, Heal)
Adults who are grieving the death of a loved one gather at a designated restaurant at 6:00 P.M. on the fourth Monday of each month. Supper is "Dutch treat" ordered from the menu. Call for location.

Contact:  Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator – (641) 787-3074

Common Threads
A gathering for bereaved individuals who enjoy knitting and/or crocheting. The ongoing group will meet from 10:00-11:30 A.M. the first Wednesday of each month at Newton Village Second Floor Activity Room (110 N. 5th Ave W.).  Yarn will be provided.  Bring your knitting needles and crochet hooks and join the group for crafts, coffee, cookies, and conversation.

Contact:  Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator – (641) 787-3074

FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS:

Kid's Comfort Kits
Resources specifically designed for grieving children and their families. The resources support children as they begin to understand thoughts and feelings associated with the death of a loved one. 

Contact:  Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator – (641) 787-3074

Growing through Grief
A program for children (grades 1 - 6) who have experienced the death of a loved one.  Held periodically throughout the year.  The children's program is 4 sessions in length.  Children can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts through play, stories, games, arts and crafts, talking about feelings, and conversations with a caterpillar puppet named "Felix."  Pre-registration is required.  No charge.

Contact:  Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator – (641) 787-3074

Grief Integration for Teens (“GIFT”)
A grief support program for teens (grades 7-12) that have experienced the death of a loved one.  Sessions for both middle school and high school students will be offered periodically throughout the school year in Newton.  Each program consists of 8 sessions.  Pre-registration is required.  No charge. Call for dates and location.

Contact:  Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator – (641) 787-3074

CAPSTONE
306 N. 3rd Ave E.
Newton, IA  

Offer grief counseling on a one on one basis.

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General Resources

IOWA DONOR NETWORK
Iowa Donor Network's Family Support Services is dedicated to serving the unique needs of organ and tissue donor families.  Services are designed to empower families so they may integrate the death and donation of their loved one's organs and/or tissues into their lives.  IDN's support services include providing literature that relates to the grief process and to organ/tissue donation, opportunities to commemorate loved ones through memorial projects, and information on special donor family events and activities.

550 Madison Avenue
North Liberty, IA  52317
800-831-4131

MERCY FRANKLIN CENTER
Offers mental health and substance abuse treatment services for individuals of all ages and their families.  Services are provided with complete confidentiality.  Service providers can help identify the options available for treatment and help develop a plan most in tune with the families needs.

1818 48th Street
Des Moines, IA  50310
515-271-6111
866-595-4959

STATE OF IOWA CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Financial assistance for crime victims including:  medical, homicide survivor counseling, lost wages, loss of support, mileage/transportation for family, funeral and burial expenses.

321 East 12th, Room 18
Lucas State Office Bldg
Des Moines, IA  50319
515-281-5044
800-373-5044
http://victimservicegrant.iowa.gov/

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF IOWA
Strengthening Families and Restoring Futures.  Licensed clinicians that are caring and compassionate to assist families in healing through grief and loss and other life situations/events. Therapists that specialize in healing from trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, behavioral problems, and relationship issues.  Non-profit organization that provides counseling on a sliding scale/ability to pay basis for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

1111 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA  
515-697-7978

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Support Groups

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION GREATER IOWA CHAPTER
Support groups, resources, and education available to help professionals and families who have a relative with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Safe Return Program, a national registry for persons with dementia who wander off by themselves. Call the Association for times an dates of upcoming meetings, programs, and events.  A speaker is available for your group or organization.

1730 28th St.
West Des Moines, IA  50266
515-440-2722
800-272-3900

AMANDA THE PANDA SUPPORT GROUPS
Adults grieving the death of a loved one meet with two facilitators per group for 8 weeks on Monday evenings in the fall, winter, and spring.  Groups are available for children and teens (6-17) at the same time.

1000 73rd ST., Suite 12
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
515-223-HUGS (4847)
www.amandathepanda.org

BEGINNNG EXPERIENCE
The Beginning Experience weekend program helps grieving single-again persons move from the darkness of grief into the lift of a new beginning, and move into the future with renewed hope.  The program helps deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity, through God, for turning the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth.  Three weekend programs are provided each year.

601 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA  50309
515-221-1371

MADD (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING)
Even if impaired driving ended today, its repercussions would still be with us in the lives of those who have already been injured or suffered the loss of loved ones.  These victims need and deserve our help. Counseling and advocacy are available for survivors. We offer information about the judicial process, individual and family support.

1-800-GET-MADD
1-515-255-0959

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Affiliations

NFDA – http://www.nfda.org/
IFDA – http://www.nfda.org/
CANA – http://www.cremationassociation.org/
Greater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce – http://www.experiencenewton.com/
Newton Development Corp – http://www.newtondevelopmentcorporation.com/