Resources

Ohio Department of Health

  • Stillbirth Certificates

    Ohio Stillbirth Certificates can be ordered from Bureau of Vital Statistics at no charge to you. You can order online, in person, or by mail. Learn more by visiting the Ohio Department of Health website.

    Visit the Ohio Department of Health Website 

  • Ohio Study of Associated Risks of Stillbirth (SOARS) Survey

    SOARS is an ongoing, state-specific, population-based survey designed to collect information on maternal experiences and behaviors prior to, during, and immediately following pregnancy among mothers who have recently experienced a stillbirth. SOARS is intended to help health officials learn more about why stillbirths occur.

    Visit the Ohio Department of Health Website 

Support Groups

  • HEAL (Helping Each Other After Loss)

    Cleveland, OH — University Hospital's HEAL support for pregnancy or early infant loss.
    Phone: 216.844.8254
    Email: HEAL@UHhospitals.org

    Visit UH Hospitals website 

  • FEEL (Family Experiencing Early Loss)

    Cleveland, OH — Fairview Hospital
    18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111
    Phone: 216-476-7120 or leave voicemail

    Alt. Phone: 216-476-6965

  • Precious Parents

    Akron, OH — A support group for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

    Visit the Precious Parents Facebook Page 

  • Sufficient Grace Ministries

    Deshler, Ohio — Support is available for all types of loss, including: miscarriage before 20 weeks, stillbirth or infant loss, and prenatal life-limiting diagnosis.

    Visit the Sufficient Grace Ministries Website 

  • Love Lives On

    Mayfield Heights, OH — A grief and bereavement support group at Hillcrest Hospital that focuses on miscarriage and loss of Infant.

    6780 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

    40-312-4692

    Visit Hillcrest Hospital Support Services 

  • OWN (Our Wellness Network)

    Cleveland, OH — My First Year Cleveland is offering bereavement services through African American peer mentor(s)/therapist(s) in individual and group settings.
    Phone: 888-505-7245

    Visit First Year Cleveland's website 

  • Cornerstone of Hope

    Cleveland/Columbus/Lima, Ohio — Pregnancy and Infant Loss support group that runs in 10 week sessions and meets quarterly. Individual grief counseling also available, but waitlist times fluxuate.

    5905 Brecksville Rd
    Independence, OH 44131
    Phone: 216.524.3787
    Email: support@cornerstoneofhope.org
    Website: www.cornerstoneofhope.org

    Visit the Cornerstone of Hope Website 

Financial Support

  • The Caleb Andrew Longfield Foundation

    A non-profit organization dedicated to helping families who have suffered the devastating loss of a stillborn child. The CAL Foundation exists to support parents who have suffered the devastating loss of a stillborn baby by providing financial assistance in paying medical bills related to the birth of that baby.

    Visit The CAL Foundation Website