Parent Support

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="12bfd5a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>The Sidney Center</B></FONT><B>    </B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="112d2b03.jpg"> <div> <IMG SRC="0eeb6c40.jpg" border=0 width="182" height="196" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Sidney Center"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="_"><U><B>Mission/Vision/Values</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Us"><U><B>About Us</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Family Services</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quilts for Carols Angels"><U><B>Dream Quilt Project</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Services"><U><B>Community Services</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>Contact Us/Feedback</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Financial Information"><U><B>Donation/Financial Information</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Volunteer Opportunities"><U><B>Volunteer Opportunities</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special Events"><U><B>Special Events</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>Family Services</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you have come to this site, you likely have either experienced the death of a child yourself or know someone who has.  The staff and volunteers of The Sidney Center are here for you.  Call the office at (541) 284-2712 if you have questions or need someone to talk to.  Sidney Center services are open to anyone who is grieving the death of a baby irregardless of how long ago the loss occurred.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Bereaved Parents Information Packet</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> If you or someone you know has experienced the death of an unborn or newborn child, a bereavement packet is available free of charge. You can call the office at <B>541-284-2712</B>, email at <A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U><B>support@sidneycenter.org</B></U></A> or write to us at <B>1075 Washington Street #112, Eugene, OR 97401</B> requesting information.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Family and friends </B></div> <div> You can help bereaved parents by being there for them. Information is available free of charge for those who want to help but don't know what to say or do. Please email us at <A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U>support</U></A><A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U>@sidneycenter.org</U></A> or call (541) 284-2712 if you would like a friends a family packet e-mailed or mailed to you.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Care Baskets and Memorial Quilts</B></div> <bR> <div> We have special baskets with items to help you care for yourself or someone you know who is grieving.  Call the office at 541-284-2712, stop by, or e-mail at <A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U>support</U></A><A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U>@sidneycenter.org</U></A> to request a basket.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1db6c110.jpg" border=0 width="364" height="273" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> Special Memorial quilts are available which can be personalized.  Please e-mail <A HREF="mailto:quilts@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:quilts@sidneycenter.org"><U>quilts@sidneycenter.org</U></A> or call the office if you would like a special quilt.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1ddac410.jpg" border=0 width="428" height="321" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Literature lending library</B></div> <div> Lending library of books, pamphlets and other literature is available from The Sidney Center office at 1075 Washington Street #112. Information is available for parents, grandparents, siblings and caregivers assisting bereaved parents.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Bereaved Parents Support Meeting </B></div> <bR> <div> The Sidney Center has group meetings where parents are in the presence of other parents whose unborn or newborn children have died. Part of The Sidney Center's focus is on sustaining the family unit and encourages both parents to attend. The group is structured to be a mutual help support setting and by sharing and relating our similar experiences we can each move through our grief and pain. </div> <bR> <div> <B>SUPPORT GROUPS INFORMATION</B></div> <bR> <div> Meetings are now held at The Sidney Center office, 1075 Washington Avenue #112, Eugene, OR, 97401, and there is no childcare available.  If you are interested in attending a support group meeting please call 541-284-2712 or send an e-mail to <A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U>support</U></A><A HREF="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:support@sidneycenter.org"><U>@sidneycenter.org</U></A>.  The office is located on the northeast corner of Washington and West 11th (the big yellow house).  Enter the office directly from Washington Street.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grief and loss after miscarriage, stillbirth & infant death </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Subsequent Pregnancy </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>If you are interested in attending a support group, please contact the office!</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Please call the office at 284-2712 or e-mail support@sidneycenter.org to attend a support group.  </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>A memorial quilt is available in the office to sign to remember your baby.</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="1df912d0.jpg" border=0 width="401" height="301" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Have you had a loss or an adverse diagnosis? </B>We need individuals who are willing to share their experiences with other families facing similar situations and losses.  You would be paired with another person who has faced or is facing the possible death of their child, to walk with them through their time of trial.   Go to our <A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Feedback"><U>feedback page</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>Click </B></I><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><I><B>here</B></I></U></A><I><B> for links to established bereavement online communities.</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>