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How Events are Sorted:
First, at the top of the list: SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next in the list: Bundled “All Day” Events for organizations with events happening at multiple times throughout the day and/or in many formats or locations; these are bundled into a single listing to prevent endless scrolling. Usually these offer a lookup by zip code or other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. Warmlines and places east of Oregon’s time zone tend to start earlier (e.g. 4am in Oregon is 7am in New York).
CA/OSA – Help Line
Need Help? There is a solution!
To Reach the CA/OSA – Email Help Line, Use the Link Below
helpline@ca-online.org
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”
ARSG – Addiction and Recovery Support Group
Facebook Group 24/7
There is A Solution
Men’s Recovery Group
Email Meeting
Discussion meeting for men seeking recovery
To join, simply click on the JOIN LINK
The address that you join with will be used to send and receive meeting emails using email list software on the C.A. online system. After you have joined, you will receive a welcome email and then start to receive meetings emails.
Bilingual Meeting available – ca-en-espanol
Members are invited to join the bilingual email meeting
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends, and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
Sisters in Sobriety
Email Meeting
Discussion meeting for women seeking recovery
To join an email meeting, simply click on the JOIN LINK
The address that you join with will be used to send and receive meeting emails using email list software on the C.A. online system. After you have joined, you will receive a welcome email and then start to receive meetings emails.
Bilingual Meeting available – ca-en-espanol
Members are invited to join the bilingual email meeting
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends, and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
CA/OSA – Cocaine Anonymous Online Service Area
Last House on the Block
Daily 10am – 10pm PST
See you there!
Meeting ID – 852 4065 4428
Passcode: 123
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81908063982?pwd=bGNyRmlvSEdSYzVGV0pReG4rUG1XZz0
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
Cocaine Anonymous Around the World Clock |
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| Pacific Standard Time (PDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EDT) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | British Standard Time (BST) | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| July 26, 2023 9:08:36 AM | July 26, 2023 12:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 4:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 5:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 6:08:36 PM |
| Sweden, Stockholm | South Africa, Johannesburg | Thailand, Bangkok | Asia, Hong Kong | Australia, Melbourne |
| 6:08:36 PM | 6:08:36 PM | 11:08:36 PM | 12:08:36 AM | 2:08:36 AM |
Please check the time above for the time zone you are in. U.S. Daylight Savings and U.K. Daylight Savings happen about two weeks apart. U.K. falls back at 2am Sunday October 25th/U.S. falls back at 2am Sunday November 1st. The schedule can vary and be 1 hour different during that period.
Online Service Area
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”
REACHING OUT 121
Daily, 3:00pm PST
Join Reaching Out 121 from your computer, tablet, or smartphone at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87977458088?pwd=d0ROaEw4dmQ3TTJsaWZyd2lUTlVtQT09
Password: 750811
Meeting ID: 879 7745 8088
+44 203 051 2874 United Kingdom
+44 203 481 5237 United Kingdom
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
Cocaine Anonymous Around the World Clock |
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| Pacific Standard Time (PDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EDT) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | British Standard Time (BST) | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| July 26, 2023 9:08:36 AM | July 26, 2023 12:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 4:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 5:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 6:08:36 PM |
| Sweden, Stockholm | South Africa, Johannesburg | Thailand, Bangkok | Asia, Hong Kong | Australia, Melbourne |
| 6:08:36 PM | 6:08:36 PM | 11:08:36 PM | 12:08:36 AM | 2:08:36 AM |
Please check the time above for the time zone you are in. U.S. Daylight Savings and U.K. Daylight Savings happen about two weeks apart. U.K. falls back at 2am Sunday October 25th/U.S. falls back at 2am Sunday November 1st. The schedule can vary and be 1 hour different during that period.
Online Service Area
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”
Hope, Faith & Courage
Email Meeting
Discussion meeting for all addicts seeking recovery
The Hope, Faith & Courage Meeting of C.A. (HFC) is an email-based open discussion meeting for Cocaine Anonymous. It is a member of the Online Service Area and is accredited by them as a CA Group. HFC has been in continuous operation since Feb 1, 1997.
The format is open discussion, and it is intended to be a point of first contact with addicts seeking recovery, as well as support for addicts far from CA meetings. HFC has members from around the world.
To join, simply click on the JOIN LINK
The address that you join with will be used to send and receive meeting emails using email list software on the C.A. online system. After you have joined, you will receive a welcome email and then start to receive meetings emails.
Bilingual Meeting available – ca-en-espanol
Members are invited to join the bilingual email meeting
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends, and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
A WORLD of C.A.
12:00 pm PST
Join Via ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83662186374?pwd=V0d1UFc0YTkwWk5MTzRqMEt2cEh6QT09
Meeting ID: 836 6218 6374
Passcode: 268192
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
Cocaine Anonymous Around the World Clock |
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| Pacific Standard Time (PDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EDT) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | British Standard Time (BST) | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| July 26, 2023 9:08:36 AM | July 26, 2023 12:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 4:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 5:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 6:08:36 PM |
| Sweden, Stockholm | South Africa, Johannesburg | Thailand, Bangkok | Asia, Hong Kong | Australia, Melbourne |
| 6:08:36 PM | 6:08:36 PM | 11:08:36 PM | 12:08:36 AM | 2:08:36 AM |
Please check the time above for the time zone you are in. U.S. Daylight Savings and U.K. Daylight Savings happen about two weeks apart. U.K. falls back at 2am Sunday October 25th/U.S. falls back at 2am Sunday November 1st. The schedule can vary and be 1 hour different during that period.
Online Service Area
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”
Flood Street Flyers
9:30 am PST
Join Via ZOOM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83662186374?pwd=V0d1UFc0YTkwWk5MTzRqMEt2cEh6QT09
Meeting ID: 836 6218 6374
Passcode: 268192
MEETING/GROUP TYPES:
OPEN: Attended by C.A. members, their families, friends and other interested people.
CLOSED: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only.
Cocaine Anonymous Around the World Clock |
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| Pacific Standard Time (PDT) | Eastern Standard Time (EDT) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | British Standard Time (BST) | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| July 26, 2023 9:08:36 AM | July 26, 2023 12:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 4:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 5:08:36 PM | July 26, 2023 6:08:36 PM |
| Sweden, Stockholm | South Africa, Johannesburg | Thailand, Bangkok | Asia, Hong Kong | Australia, Melbourne |
| 6:08:36 PM | 6:08:36 PM | 11:08:36 PM | 12:08:36 AM | 2:08:36 AM |
Please check the time above for the time zone you are in. U.S. Daylight Savings and U.K. Daylight Savings happen about two weeks apart. U.K. falls back at 2am Sunday October 25th/U.S. falls back at 2am Sunday November 1st. The schedule can vary and be 1 hour different during that period.
Online Service Area
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of, by, and for addicts seeking recovery. Friends and Family of addicts should contact Co-Anon Family Groups, a Fellowship dedicated to their much different needs. Some items contained in these pages are published with permission of C.A. World Services, Inc., but this does not imply endorsement of this website by the C.A. World Service Conference or the C.A. World Service Office. The information provided within this website is intended to be a convenience for those who visit our website. Such inclusion does not constitute or imply endorsement by, or affiliation with, the Area or the Districts within. “Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Approved Literature. Copyright © 2022 Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. “C.A.”, “Cocaine Anonymous” and the C.A. logo are registered trademarks of Cocaine Anonymous World Services, Inc. All rights reserved.” “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution. As such, in the Area, District, Service Committees of Cocaine Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous as a whole does not endorse and is not affiliated with or any of the companies and/or services offered on the site. Any links to external websites or services are only provided as a convenience to our members.”
DDA Chat room and resource group
Join The Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053021475070135/
In This Together
Addiction Recovery Support Group
Facebook Group 24/7
24 Hour Recovery Chat Room
LifeRing Secular Recovery is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. There are as many ways to live free of illicit or non-medically indicated drugs and alcohol as there are stories of successful sober people.
Many LifeRing members attend other kinds of meetings or recovery programs, and we honor those decisions. Our meetings, whether in person or online, consist of addicts using their Sober Self to connect with the Sober Self of other addicts. We share advice, understanding, and encouragement. We focus primarily on our current lives, not on the hurts and damages of the past. Two addicts, talking Sober-Self to Sober-Self, learn from each other, and gain strength from each other.
Chat Room
To enter the 24-hour Chat Room by clicking on the above or using this link: https://meet56243352.adobeconnect.com/r522ss7kd94t/.
A chat registration screen will first appear. Enter your personalized screenname to enter the room. This chat room is sometimes not hosted so be cautious of whom you are talking to and never give out any personal information.
For Guidelines on chat room rules, download the LifeRing Document
For help, email onlinemeetings@lifering.org
Meth Addiction and Family Support
Facebook Group 24/7
Quit Weed And Succeed
Marijuana Addiction Recovery and Support Group
Facebook Group 24/7
Refuge Recovery is a practice, a process, a set of tools, a treatment, and a path to healing addiction and the suffering caused by addiction. The main inspiration and guiding philosophy for the Refuge Recovery program are the teachings of Siddhartha (Sid) Gautama, a man who lived in India twenty-five hundred years ago. Sid was a radical psychologist and a spiritual revolutionary. Through his own efforts and practices he came to understand why human beings experience and cause so much suffering. He referred to the root cause of suffering as “uncontrollable thirst or repetitive craving.” This “thirst” tends to arise in relation to pleasure, but it may also arise as a craving for unpleasant experiences to go away, or as an addiction to people, places, things, or experiences. This is the same thirst of the alcoholic, the same craving as the addict, and the same attachment as the codependent.
Eventually, Sid came to understand and experience a way of living that ended all forms of suffering. He did this through a practice and process that includes meditation, wise actions, and compassion. After freeing himself from the suffering caused by craving, he spent the rest of his life teaching others how to live a life of well-being and freedom, a life free from suffering.
Sid became known as the Buddha, and his teachings became known as Buddhism. The Refuge Recovery program has adapted the core teachings of the Buddha as a treatment of addiction.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT REFUGE RECOVERY
List of Recovery Meetings Available 7 days a week
Online Via ZOOM Select the Meeting link for ZOOM Address and Passwords
Recovery and Support for Addicts and Families
Facebook Group 24/7
Stay Sober Addiction Recovery Support Group
Facebook Group 24/7
Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups
While this list is organized by state for convenience, again, keep in mind that you do not need to be a resident of that state to attend. However, do keep in mind that different states involve different time zones; be sure to check not only the time but the zone of the meeting you wish to attend.
AZ: Hospice of the Valley’s Pet Loss Support Group meets on the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Groups are virtual and open to anyone, anywhere, grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Please call 602-636-5390 for information and to obtain the link. info@hov.org, https://hov.org/our-care/grief-support/grief-support-groups/
CA: The Berkeley Humane Pet Loss Support Group now meets VIRTUALLY on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, 7-8:30 pm. Send an email to Jill Goodfriend expressing an interest in attending the group. Jill will acknowledge your message and send you the Zoom link by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. Confidentiality requested for all shares. There is no fee; however, donations to the Berkeley Humane are most appreciated (2700 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710). For questions, or to set up a complimentary consultation, contact Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, at Jill.goodfriend@gmail.com. or (510) 393-1359. hhttps://berkeleyhumane.org/community-resources/, http://jillgoodfriend.com/Jill_Goodfriend/Home.html.
CA: Cindy Buck, Hayward, CA 94541, (650) 302-6012, https://www.facebook.com/BelieveAnimalReiki. We meet virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8pm PT. Please email cindydbuck@sbcglobal.net for the call-in information.
CA: Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame CA. Led by a professional counselor, our group meets virtually the second Thursday of each month, from 8-9:30 pm. Free. For more information, please contact Brian Probst at 650/340-7022, ext. 328, bprobst@phs-spca.org, https://phs-spca.org/grief/.
CO: Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC) – Virtual Pet Loss Support Group, Fridays 12-1 MST. Free and virtual via Zoom. Open enrollment, join any time! Registration required on AATPC’s website. Open to anyone looking for support around the loss of an animal companion OR the anticipation of loss of an animal companion. All animal types welcome. Open to anyone in the world! Facilitated by Erin Peterson, licensed professional therapist. https://www.animalassistedtherapyprograms.org/animal-assisted-therapy-programs/therapy-groups/54-therapy-programs/380-virtual-pet-loss-support-group.
CO: Guardian Pet Aquamation. This is a call-in group and meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30-8pm MST. Please call 1-425-436-6350. When prompted enter access code 880072. Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, (970) 966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com, https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/
CO: “When You Lose a Pet” Pet Loss Support Group, The Human-Animal Bond Trust, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223, (303) 539-7646, info@humananimalbondtrust.org, http://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/pet-loss-support-group.html. Meets via Zoom every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. MST.
FL: Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, Grief Healing, Sarasota, FL, https://www.griefhealingblog.com/p/as-both-bereaved-parent-and-bereaved.html, https://www.griefhealingdiscussiongroups.com/forum/11-loss-of-a-pet/. Online support/discussion group available 24/7.
IL: Virtual Meeting sponsored by Gateway. We meet at 6:30 pm the third Monday of each month; free of charge to attendees. Facilitator: Joy Davy, MS, LCPC. For information, email joydavy723@gmail.com.
IL: Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin. This FREE pet loss support group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Please visit the website and contact Russell for Zoom Link and Passcode.Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who celebrates all faith traditions and those with no faith tradition at all. Everyone who is suffering from the loss of an animal companion is welcomed and offered nonjudgmental support through the FREE group or one-on-one (fee based) meetings. You need not suffer this loss alone. http://www.AnimalChaplain.net.
MA: Darin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA, (413) 781-4000, Kenddv@gmail.com. This group, led by Ken Dolan-DelVecchio, LMFT, LCSW is sponsored by Dakin Humane Society. It is held once a month. It is a Zoom group open to anyone in the country or world and starts at 6PM EST running for one and one-half hours. The days can change so please go to https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html to RSVP.
MA: Humane Hearts, West Newbury, MA 01985, 978.572.0698, marla@humanehearts.com, http://humanehearts.com. Individual, Family, and Group Support available for those who have experienced the loss of a pet or those who are anticipating a loss. See website for details as to where and when we meet. Sessions led by life-long animal advocate and humane educator Marla Andrews, M.Ed., Humane Education and Animal Welfare, Certified Grief Support Specialist, and Pet Chaplain.
MI: Micky Golden Moore, Ph.D., MSHP, Beyond The Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month. For more information about these VIRTUAL meetings and how to join, please email info@beyondthepawprint.com, or leave a message at 248.701.2345. Visit the Beyond the Paw Print website to learn more about Dr. Golden Moore, the meetings, the BTPP Facebook group, and much more, at https://beyondthepawprint.com/.
NJ: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D., PetLoss Partners. The loss of a beloved pet is so very difficult. It’s important to know you don’t have to go through this alone. Get the support you deserve surrounded by those who understand and are on the path towards recovery. Virtual groups are held twice a week, are available to anyone anywhere, and are RSVP only. The fee for virtual groups is $15. Call or email to RSVP. We are here to support you. 818-421-1516, sandi@petlosspartners.org, https://petlosspartners.org/pet-loss-services/
OH: GAP (Grief About Pets) now offers two FREE pet loss groups. One is sponsored by Eternal Paws in Norton, Ohio, and offered on-site there on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The other is sponsored by Faithful Companion and offered on the fourth Wed. of every month online using Google Meet at 6:30 p.m. If we have over ten pet parents register, we can offer another at 4:30 p.m. Brenda Brown, MA, Ft, is the facilitator of all the groups. Register by emailing brenda@griefaboutpets.com or calling 330-415-8879. https://griefaboutpets.com.
OH: Dorothy Hall, MS, RN, Pet Loss Support Group, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 895-3416, djhall2451@att.net. Meetings held on Zoom; contact Dorothy for details.
OR: Debrah Lee, LCSW, DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, 1945 NW Petty Grove, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 228-7281, petloss@dovelewis.org. Virtual and in-person meetings are offered; see website for schedule and to register to attend. https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/pet-loss-support.
TX: PAWs Shelter of Central Texas, 2965 Farm to Market 165, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, jyl@pawsshelter.org, https://heartoftexaspetlossandgriefsupport.com/. Group meets virtually on the Second Sunday of each month via Zoom, and is free of charge. Go through the website to contact facilitator for details, readings and the Zoom link. Group is for people ready to work in the group format, and is not appropriate for those needing individual counseling.
VA: FetchACure.org – Meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meetings are led by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, an experienced psychologist and member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Families are invited to attend our group sessions to help work through the pain of losing a pet. All family members, including children, are invited to attend this complementary Pet Loss Support Group. Please RSVP here or by emailing amanda@fetchacure.org, https://fetchacure.org/resource-library/pet-loss-support-group/
VA: Holli Shan, Compassionate Animal Communication, LLC, (703) 447-5374, holli@compassionspeaks.com, https://compassionspeaks.com. We are now offering a virtual online pet loss grief support group. This group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a good opportunity for people who are grieving and are not quite ready for a private session or program. While there is no set fee to attend, this group is “pay what you will” (suggested amount is $15). Register at https://info.compassionspeaks.com/register.
WA: Pet Loss Support Group, Seattle Animal Shelter – 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119, 206-386-PETS, http://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/resources/pet-loss-support-group. The loss of a pet can be very difficult. Our volunteers are here to help. The Pet Loss Support Group meets by phone/Webex every Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. For the schedule and details on how to join the virtual meeting, please email saspetloss@gmail.com
WI: Linda Colletti, Pet Loss Resource Center. Offers two virtual support groups: The first Saturday of every month 9:30-11:00 CST and the third Thursday 6Pm-7:30pm CST. All are welcome. If any one has questions, contact me at PLRCMadison@gmail.com, https://www.petlossresourcecenter.org/.
CANADA – AB: Caroline Tarkowski, Strathmore, AB T1P 1S7, (403) 629-5191, instilledchangecounselling@gmail.com, http://www.instilledchangecounselling.com. We offer virtual individual and group counselling to anyone who has experienced pet loss.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Animals in Our Hearts
- Offers links, articles, an audio-book, tips on helping a friend or loved one cope with loss, and a variety of other animal-related resources.
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- An association of pet loss counselors and professionals. The site offers links, articles, a bookstore, and directories of counselors and pet loss support groups.
- Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine
- This site provides a number of excellent articles on pet loss, plus additional resources for more help.
- The Guide to Pet Bereavement: What to Expect After the Loss of a Loved One
- An excellent discussion of how surviving pets react to the loss of a pet companion, and ways that you can help them through.
- AVMA Guidelines for Pet Loss Support Services
- Useful information for anyone interested in setting up a pet loss support group.
- Chance’s Spot
- Lots of useful stuff here, including a lot of resources for children.
- Coping with the Loss of a Pet
- An article covering grieving, the five stages of mourning, how to explain pet loss to a child, and reasons for euthanasia.
- Dog Party: Diary of the Best Last Day
- I don’t usually post links to personal tributes, but this is a wonderful, moving example of how to plan a “parting day” and create a farewell event for one’s pet and family.
- FidoFinder.com
- A site where you can register a missing pet, along with useful tips for finding a lost pet.
- Grief Healing
- An excellent resource from pet loss counselor Marty Tousley. It offers an extensive collection of Marty’s articles and columns on grief, plus other resources.
- Healing and Inspirational Poetry
- Dozens of lovely poems and “Rainbow Bridge Arrival Stories.”
- Hoofbeats in Heaven
- A site dedicated to resources on “horse loss support,” including an e-mail support group.
- Land of Pure Gold: Leaving Pawprints on Our Hearts
- Loads of tips and resources from a site dedicated to golden retrievers.
- Lightning Strike Pet-Loss Support Page
- One of the oldest pet-loss sites on the web, with an eclectic selection of resources and links. Now offers pet loss support blogs!
- Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
- The primary site for information on pet hospice care.
- Parmenter Foundation Pet Loss Resources
- Offers a series of videos on coping with pet loss.
- PetLossHelp.org
- Articles, a weekly blog, and a place to add your photo tribute for weekly postings.
- Pet Loss Matters
- This is a fabulous site with lots of resources. It offers free tributes, a means of keeping a pet loss or remembrance diary, and loads of quotes on pets and pet loss.
- The ‘Rainbow Bridge’ Has Comforted Millions of Pet Parents. Who Wrote it?
- Lovely article on the origin of the Rainbow Bridge story, which just about any grieving pet owner has surely seen.
- UK Counselling Directory: Bereavement
- Though not specifically focused on pet loss, this directory would be a good place to start a search for a UK bereavement counsellor.
- Understanding Depression
- A general information site on depression.
- What to Do When a Family Pet Dies: Teaching Kids About Grief
- Excellent guide to the various steps one can take to help children cope with the loss of a pet.
PETS IN HEAVEN:
- All Creatures Do Go to Heaven… Especially Pets
- The presentation on this site can be a bit off-putting, but the verses and translation details are very interesting and worth exploring.
- Creatures in Heaven
- A publisher of books, DVDs and music on the issue of whether pets go to heaven.
- Do Animals Have Souls?
- This is not a Christian site per se, but has some interesting comparisons of religious views on the issue, as well as a discussion of pets on the astral plane.
- EternalAnimals.com
- A number of loss-related resources, plus health tips and other info, and a book and articles dealing with the “pets in heaven” issue.
- For the Love of Animals
- A variety of articles discussing the salvation of animals, including a sermon by John Wesley!
BURIAL, CREMATION & EUTHANASIA:
- In-Home Pet Euthanasia Directory
- A state-by-state directory to veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia, house-calls, hospice services and more.
- Green Pet Burial Society
- Information and advocacy regarding natural burials within pet cemeteries for those who prefer burial to cremation, and natural burial to underground entombment. They also address pet burials in family plots of (human) cemeteries.
- Anthony Eddy’s Wildlife Studio – Pet Animal Preservation
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
- Perpetual Pet
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
VIRTUAL TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL SITES:
- Angel Cats
- Cat memorial site in the UK. (Lots of popups, unfortunately.)
- ILovedMyPet.com
- Offers a free online memorial listing for three months, and charges a small fee for longer (or large) listings. All profits go to humane associations.
- In Memory of Pets
- Light a Candle
- An interesting site where you can light a “virtual candle” in memory of your pet.
- Pet Heaven
- Free online pet memorial tribute pages and a chat function.
- Pet Loss Matters
- Washington State University Pet Memorial Program
- By donating to the WSU pet memorial program, you can post a tribute or you can obtain access for a friend or loved one to post a tribute to their pet.
PET LOSS CONDOLENCE CARDS:
- 1-2-3 Greetings: Electronic Pet Loss Condolence Cards
- Free electronic pet loss condolence cards.
- Pet Condolence Messages
- This helpful site offers suggestions of messages to include in a pet loss bereavement card, and pet loss-related quotes.
MISCELLANY
- How to Make a DIY Pet Urn
- Interesting article on how to craft your own wooden pet urn or keepsake box.
TRANSLATIONS:
Here are links to some of our articles that have been translated into other languages:
- Soutien lors de la perte de nos petit compagnons
- French pet loss site; includes French translation of “Ten Tips on the Loss of Your Pet.”
- Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is also available in Japanese.
- NOTE: If you would like to post a translation of materials on this site, please contact Moira Allen.
The Way Out – Recovery Support Group
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We are an addiction recovery and support group, dedicated to helping anyone that struggles with addiction, I mean anyone. Regardless if you are struggling or a friend or family member is struggling, we can help.
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ROCC Salem presents online peer support
Peer Support Number: 971-718-8668 10am-6pm Every Day
Peer support is about connecting with someone in a way that contributes to both people learning and growing. There’s no assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. It’s about helping each other understand how we’ve come to know what we know, and moving toward what we want, instead of just getting away from what we don’t want.
One on One Peer support via phone is available with certified Peer Support Specialists
ROCC is pleased to offer Peer Support by Phone 7 days per week, weekdays and weekends, 11am-7pm PST.
Do you need someone to talk to?
We’re available for anyone to call peer support no matter what!
971-718-8668 (MONDAY-THURSDAY)
971-718-8670 (FRIDAY-MONDAY)
To learn about ROCC’s Online Groups visit:
http://www.roccsalem.org/online-groups
ROCC Mission Statement
Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), is a safe place for people recovering from or who are interested in mental health, addiction, trauma, or other related issues. Our mission is to empower and respect others through peer-led service and peer-to-peer support. We want to encourage self-direction, personal responsibility and hope, by providing a safe place for people to share story and heal.
ROCC Principles
Principle I
The source of ROCC’s power is peer-to-peer relations. By sharing story and experiences, we lead each other into hope.
Principle II
Self-direction and personal recovery is ROCC’s goal. To be able to lead, control and choose your own recovery path will achieve a self-determined life.
Principle III
ROCC requires respectful conduct and encourages the voice of all. We must instill hope in the individual while fulfilling the values of the group.
LGBT National Senior Hotline
888-234-7243
Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm, PST
Many seniors in our community face unique challenges.
In some cases, LGBTQIA+ seniors may not be out to family and if they are, often fear having to go back in the closet if they need assisted services.
We understand that and can talk about it.
We provide a confidential safe space where seniors can speak about their unique issues concerning sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This includes coming out issues, family dynamics, relationship concerns, elder abuse, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.
Sometimes you just need to be heard. We’re here.
You deserve respect, support, affirmation, and acceptance.
We don’t give advice, and we never tell you what you should do. Ultimately, those choices are yours to make, but we are here to help you on your journey.
Our highly trained & dedicated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
Everyone who offers support at the LGBT National Help Center identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
We offer support, information, and local resources throughout the United States and beyond.
We will never report your calls to any outside organization or authority.
Calls are never outsourced or answered by any other organizations.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN CALLING THE LGBT NATIONAL SENIOR HOTLINE
We provide a safe space while on a call.
All of our peer support volunteers are trained and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our calls are confidential. We don’t know who you are.
There are no recordings made of your conversation.
If you would like us to search for local resources near you, we might ask for your zip code/postal code or city, state, or country. We will never ask for your exact address.
Sometimes our conversations can be heavy, and a person might need to stop the conversation and let the emotions they are feeling sink in. That’s ok. If it’s time for you to end the call, you should certainly do so. You will not be judged, and we’re very glad you called for the amount of time you did.
We don’t call other suicide hotlines, 911, or rescue services on your behalf. While we will not make those calls for you, we will do our best to provide you with the phone numbers to call for yourself if you choose. (The exception is if you make credible threat to someone else.)
If you attempt to start a call during open hours and can’t get through, that means that all of our volunteers are currently talking with other people. Please try back in a few minutes. Should you still not be able to get through, you are always welcome to email us at help@LGBThotline.org.
Connections Peer Support Center
Outreach Warmline: 1-800-809-6262 OR 1-603-427-6966
2pm-7pm PST 7 DAYS A WEEK
Call and either talk to someone or if we are on the line with someone, leave a message, and we will call you back before the end of the day.