• miscarriage
• stillbirth
• interruption of a wanted pregnancy after prenatal or genetic diagnosis
• death during birth
• death in the baby's first year of life

Many parents feel overwhelmed and confused by this devastating loss, and it can help to talk with others who understand and share a similar loss. Our goal is for parents to help other parents, in a safe place to share experiences and feelings, and to support each other through the grieving process. We offer monthly grief support meetings, as well as subsequent pregnancy support meetings for parents who have started or are thinking about starting another pregnancy. All bereaved parents, their family, and friends are welcome, and there is no fee for our services.

For support and additional information, please call the HAND of Santa Cruz facilitator, Kristie Shulman, at (831) 438-4513.

A single page HAND of Santa Cruz meeting flyer is available in PDF format.

Directions:
Please note that the church parking lot is located off of Main Street.

From the South: Take Highway 1 North. Exit at Bay Avenue/Porter Street. Turn right on Porter Street to Soquel Drive. Turn right on Soquel Drive to Main Street. Turn left on Main Street, then turn right into the church parking lot. Meetings are held in the Anne Hutchinson Room located near the play structure.

From the North: Take Highway 1 South. Exit at Bay Avenue/Porter Street. Turn left on Porter Street to Soquel Drive. Turn right on Soquel Drive to Main Street. Turn left on Main Street, then turn right into the church parking lot. Meetings are held in the Anne Hutchinson Room located near the play structure.