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Bereavement Support | First Candle

21 Locust Avenue, Suite 2B, New Canaan, CT 06840

Eligibility

Families who have experienced the loss of an infant due to SIDS, accidental suffocation, stillbirth, or miscarriage.

Required documents

None required.

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
800-221-7437
Voice·

Main

Application process

Call or visit website for details.

Service area

United States

Other Information

Special Populations

  • Families with Children

Substance Use - Service Type

  • Helplines for Substance Use

Payment Options

  • Free or no-cost care

Mental Health - Service Type

  • Self-Help Support Groups
  • Helplines

Provides support to families who have experienced the loss of an infant. Mental Health Services More information:

  • Includes phone support, online groups, and downloadable materials
  • Offers advocacy, community education, and supports research

Last assured

12/23/2025

Providing organization

First Candle

Non-profit organization that provides grief support.