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Accidents Support Group
Online. Supportive community dedicated to recovering from, and
dealing with, the long-term stress of accidents and unexpected
events (bicycle accidents, car and motorcycle accidents, workplace
accidents, etc.). Deals with both the emotional and physical
distress.
Website: http://dailystrength.org/support/traumas_injuries/accidents/
Verified: 10/16/2008
CRASH Foundation (Citizens for Reliable And Safe Highways)
Online. Dedicated to providing immediate compassionate support to
truck crash survivors and families of truck crash victims. Referrals
to grief counseling, medical services and truck crash experts. Phone
support, conferences, advocacy, First Response Program and survivors
network.
Write: CRASH
2020 N. 14th St., Suite 710 Arlington, VA 22201
Voice: 1-888-353-4572 Fax: 703-294-6406
Website: http://www.trucksafety.org
E-mail: crash@trucksafety.org
Verified: 10/16/2008
ACCESS (AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services)
National network. Founded 1996. Matches persons who have lost a
loved one in an aircraft related tragedy to volunteers who
previously experienced a similar loss. Goal is to help fill the void
that occurs when the emergency and disaster relief organizations
disband, the initial shock subsides and the natural grieving process
intensifies. Offers guidelines to help start a similar group.
Persons communicate through e-mail or by phone. Online newsletter.
Write: ACCESS
1202 Lexington Ave., Suite 335 New York, NY 10028
Voice: 1-877-227-6435
Website: http://www.accesshelp.org
E-mail: info@accesshelp.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
Wings of Light, Inc.
National. 3 support networks. Founded 1995. Support and information
network for individuals whose lives have been touched by aviation
accidents. Separate networks for airplane accident survivors,
families and friends of persons killed in airplane accidents. Helps
individuals involved in the rescue, recovery and investigation of
crashes. Phone support, information and referrals.
Write: Wings of Light
P.O. Box 1097 Sun City, AZ 85372
Voice: 623-516-1115
Website: http://www.wingsoflight.org
Verified: 10/21/2008
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