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    American Chronic Pain Association
    The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) is a nonprofit organization with more than 800 chapters in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand. The organization provide... Details >
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    Association for Death Education and Counseling
    This is a multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, bereavement counseling, and care of the dying. Visit this organization's web site and get in... Details >
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    Cancer Care
    Cancer Care is dedicated to helping people face the many challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Care provides free professional support services including counceling, education, financial assistance... Details >
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    Caring Institute
    Inspired by Mother Teresa, the Caring Institute was founded in 1985 to honor and promote the values of caring, integrity, and public service. The Caring Institute (CI) believes that the solution to m... Details >
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    Center for Attitudinal Healing
    The Center for Attitudinal Healing was established in 1975 to provide emotional and spiritual support services to children and adults dealing with life-threatening illness. Support services are also... Details >
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    Children's Hospice International
    Children's Hospice International (CHI) was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization to promote hospice support through pediatric care facilities -- providing support and resources for children wit... Details >
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    Compassionate Friends
    The Compassionate Friends, Inc. (TCF) is a nationwide nonprofit self-help organization offering support to bereaved families following the death of a child . TCF's mission is to assist families toward... Details >
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    Dougy Center, The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
    The Dougy Center is a local support group where children, teens, and their families who are grieving a death can share experiences as they move through the healing process. Individuals and organizatio... Details >
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    End of Life Choices
    End of Life Choices founded in 1980, supports active, voluntary euthanasia for the terminally ill. The group works to raise public awareness of the issue, and to clarify existing laws on suicide and ... Details >
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    Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
    Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is a professional membership association, the purpose of which is to exchange information, experiences, and ideas; to promote understanding of the specialties... Details >
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