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Support Services

At Open Arms, we know we can't take away the pain and loss. We can offer support and services to help parents cope or simply to express their grief. For more information about any of our services, or to receive a call from a Grief Support Person, call 317-621-5275 or 765-298-5162 in Anderson.

Open Arms support group

For some parents, it is helpful to talk with, or just listen to, others who have gone through the same experience. The Open Arms support group offers this opportunity. At the meetings, parents can talk about their feelings and thoughts, their experiences and their hopes. Parents learn that their intense feelings are normal and that other bereaved parents have the same feelings. Some parents may choose to come to one meeting; others may choose to attend many over a period of time throughout the grieving process. And others continue in the group to provide support to the newly bereaved.

This group meets the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Hospital North professional building located at 7250 Clearvista Drive. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Joni Cutshaw at 317-621-5275.

2009 Dates

• April 16
• May 21
• June 18
• July 16
• August 20
• September 17
• October 15
• November 19
• December 3 - No support group in lieu of Christmas Memorial Learn more >>

Telephone support

Sometimes it helps just to talk to someone about your loss, or to get an answer to a question. To talk with an Open Arms Grief Support person, leave a message on the Open Arms voice mail at any time and your call will be returned at a time that is convenient for you.

• Community Hospital North: 317-621-5275
• Community Hospital South: 317-887-7900
• Community Hospital East: 317-621-5275
• Community Hospital Anderson: 765-298-2229

Individual support

Should you feel that group support is not helpful, a referral can be made for more specialized attention. If at any time you feel that your grief is too overwhelming and that you cannot cope with your loss, call the Behavioral Care referral and crisis number at 317-621-5700 or toll-free at 800-662-3445. The phone is answered 24 hours a day.

Indianapolis area bereavement support groups

Community Health Network, North campus
Location: 7250 Clearvista Pkwy, Professional Building Conference Room A
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Dates: 3rd Thursday of every month
Contact: Joni Cutshaw at 317-621-5275

St. Vincent Hospital, Northwest campus
Location: New Hope, 8450 N. Payne Road (west of 86th and Michigan)
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Dates: 1st Thursday of every month
Contact: Sharon Mason or Cathy Carroll at 317-415-7494

St. Francis Hospital, South campus
Location: 3145 E. Thompson Road
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of every month
Contact: Marcia Jenkins at 317-865-5199

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