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In light of COVID-19 spreading among our communities, ALL IN-PERSON HAND SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED until further notice. During this time, HAND remains dedicated to supporting families who've experienced a loss in any way possible. You still have options for support!

1. We are offering peer support services via phone and email. If you wish to be connected with a HAND peer support volunteer, please complete a peer support request form.
2. Some HAND chapters are piloting video-conferencing support groups, held at the usual support group meeting times. If you are interested in attending, please email meetings@handsupport.org.

We hope to resume our usual meeting schedule as soon as possible. Please check this website for updates. To discuss support options and for updates on support group meetings, please email meetings@handsupport.org and a HAND facilitator will contact you.
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Upcoming Events

Apr
15

Grief Support Meeting – North Bay

Support group for anyone who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, interruption of a wanted pregnancy, or death in the baby's first year of life.
Apr
15

Grief Support Meeting – San Francisco

Support group for anyone who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, interruption of a wanted pregnancy, or death in the baby's first year of life.
Apr
15

Grief Support Meeting – Santa Cruz

Support group for anyone who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, interruption of a wanted pregnancy, or death in the baby's first year of life.
Apr
15

Grief Support Meeting – San Mateo

Support group for anyone who has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, interruption of a wanted pregnancy, or death in the baby's first year of life.
May
16

HAND Volunteer Training

HAND’s annual volunteer training is for parents, family and friends interested in supporting HAND by volunteering.
Oct
04

Annual Service of Remembrance – 2020

HAND of the Bay Area’s Annual Service of Remembrance Sunday, October 4, 2020 10am – 1pm at Miwok Shelter in Huddart Park, Woodside, CA Social...

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