Guest guest Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 One of my support group members passed along the name of an organization that has been extremely helpful to a friend. It is: www.wellspouse.org The WSA Mission Statement The Well SpouseTM Association, a nonprofit 501©(3) membership organization, advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled spouse/partner. We offer peer to peer support and educate health care professionals and the general public about the special challenges and unique issues " well " spouses face every day. To achieve this mission the Well SpouseTM Association: • • coordinates a national network of Support Groups • • facilitates a Mentor program and Round Robin letter writing groups • • publishes a newsletter (Mainstay) and e-newsletter (Member Minute) • • hosts a website (www.wellspouse.org) with resources for coping and survival skills, which includes an on-line chat forum for spousal caregivers • • organizes regional respite weekends and a national conference for caregivers • • provides continuing support for members whose spouses have died • • advocates on behalf of spousal caregivers • • seeks out new initiatives to help caregiver spouses and their families cope with the emotional and financial stresses associated with chronic illness and/or disability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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