Local Support Groups, Bereavement

The Saint Alphonsus Family Center is a meeting place for all generations of women to come together for professional support and health resources. Through the direction of a collaborative team of physicians, nurses and specialists, the center partners with women and their families to improve wellness throughout their life. It is a place where families come together to grow.

Parenting classes currently offered include Signing Times, Parenting at Midnight, and Pediatric Sleep Consultations

Family Wellness Education Programs include:
CARE Maternal/Child Health Programs: A clinic and educational support program for pregnant refugee women and their families

**Childbirth classes (early pregnancy, childbirth, childbirth refresher); preconception and postpartum

**Breastfeeding classes/Lactation consulting - A certified lactation consultant assists new mothers in achieving successful breastfeeding. Services available include consultations/patient education and manages a comprehensive line of breastfeeding supplies, such as pump rentals, nursing pads, nursing bras, breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding support groups.

**Parenting - Signing Times, Parenting at Midnight, Pediatric Sleep Consultations, Taming the Toddler, "Happiest Baby on the Block," and Newborn Care and Parenting.

**Child/Teen Development - Baby sitting and CPR classes, to register call 367-3454 or go to saintalphonsus.org

**Safety - Babysitting Safely, CPR for Babysitters, and CPR for Parents, car seat safety checks

Support Groups - Breastfeeding Support and Encouragement, and Baby and Me (a support group for parents with children ages 0-12 months) and SHARE of Idaho (Miscarriage and Infant Loss)

**Massage Therapy Certified massage therapists on staff for women, men and children include Swedish massage, Pregnancy massage, Infant massage.

Offers peer contacting, grief companions, a lending library and information about local support groups.

The mission of Compassionate friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age. We offer friendship, understanding and hope.
Parents, grand parents and siblings (age 12 and above) are welcome. There is no religious affiliation. Compassionate friends is a self-help group. All the leaders are bereaved parents
Meeting Times: 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:15 pm
Where : St. Luke’s Hospital, West (basement) 520 S. Eagle Road, Boise ID

Survivors of Suicide Loss is a non-profit, self-help support group for family and friends of suicide victims. Monthly support group meetings 2nd Friday of each month at First United Methodist Church, 11th & Hayes, Olivet Rm, Boise, Idaho. Enter thru the 11th St. glass doors.

Support Group to develop understanding of the grieving process, and positive ways to cope with grief.

Provides helpline for peer-support for persons affected by a suicide loss, skills to cope with loss, and education on the impact of suicide for the community.

The Compassionate Friends is a National Organization offering support to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings to help with the positive resolution of the grief experienced upon the death of a child and to support their efforts to achieve physical and emotion health.

Contact the national office for more information and literature.

Provides support to mothers and fathers devastated by miscarriage, stillbirth and early infant loss.

• Bereavement Support Groups