TRANSPLANT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE GENEROSITY OF DONOR FAMILIES
A family's choice to donate or to support the decision of donation during their time of tragedy is a choice to give life to someone else. It is a choice that can promote healing and a sense of comfort for the donor family with knowing the result of this gift on other’s lives.
LIFESHARE PROVIDES SUPPORT
LifeShare supports donor families with our Aftercare Program in the difficult time following the death of a loved one. Following the donation, LifeShare sends a letter to family members with details regarding their loved one's donation with a Donor Medallion. For families of organ donors, this is followed by a letter with general information about the recipients of the organs transplanted. In
the year following the donation, LifeShare provides a selection of grief materials, surveys for feedback and various resources and opportunities detailed below. To learn more about our Aftercare program, please contact us at 405-488-3545 or via email at
LifeShare-Aftercare@lifeshareok.org.
the year following the donation, LifeShare provides a selection of grief materials, surveys for feedback and various resources and opportunities detailed below. To learn more about our Aftercare program, please contact us at 405-488-3545 or via email at
LifeShare-Aftercare@lifeshareok.org.
RESOURCES FOR DONOR FAMILIES
In addition to LifeShare's grief materials, donor families may choose to seek further support from either a local or a national organization.
We also have a LifeShare of Oklahoma Donor Family Support Group on Facebook. The purpose of this “closed” group is to help members connect with and support one another along their grief journey. If you would like to be a member of this group, click here.
Grief Support Groups
Tulsa Area
The Compassionate Friends
(918) 693-1914
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Family and Children's Services
Tulsa and Surrounding Communities
(918) 587-9471
Grief and Loss Counseling (also provided in Spanish).
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Tulsa area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
The Tristesse Center
2502 E 71st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 587-1200
Offers a variety of individual and group programs to help those of any age that are grieving.
Oklahoma City Area
Calm Waters
4334 NW Expressway, Suite 101, Oklahoma City
(405) 841-4800
A support center for children whose lives have been changed by death or divorce.
The Compassionate Friends
North Oklahoma City Chapter #1180
Mayflower Congregational Church
3901 NW 63rd Street, Oklahoma City
(405) 693-3955
E-mail: nokctcf@aol.com
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Crossroads Hospice
(405) 632-9631
Grief recovery outreach program/bereavement support.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Oklahoma City Metro area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
Heartland Hospice
(405) 579-8565
Various types of support for grief and loss.
INTEGRIS Hospice
(405) 848-8884
Grief support groups at no cost to participants.
Kaleidoscope Grief Support (Norman)
Grief support for children and their families.
(405) 306-0052
Kids’ Place (Edmond)
(405) 844-5437
Provides a safe and supportive environment for children as they mourn the death of a family member or friend.
Oklahoma Family Network
(405) 271-5072
Offers one-on-one mentoring for families who have experienced the loss of an infant or child with special needs.
There are many internet resources available to people who are experiencing the pain and sorrow of grief in their lives.
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Crisis, Grief, & Healing
Grief Share Recovery Support Groups
Healing Hearts for Bereaved Parents
Journey of Hearts
M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)
National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.
Open to Hope
Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc.
Guidebook for Grief Awareness & Understanding
Students Coping with Grief and Loss at School
Resources for Survivors of Suicide
Tuck Sleep
We also have a LifeShare of Oklahoma Donor Family Support Group on Facebook. The purpose of this “closed” group is to help members connect with and support one another along their grief journey. If you would like to be a member of this group, click here.
Grief Support Groups
Tulsa Area
The Compassionate Friends
(918) 693-1914
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Family and Children's Services
Tulsa and Surrounding Communities
(918) 587-9471
Grief and Loss Counseling (also provided in Spanish).
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Tulsa area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
The Tristesse Center
2502 E 71st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma
(918) 587-1200
Offers a variety of individual and group programs to help those of any age that are grieving.
Oklahoma City Area
Calm Waters
4334 NW Expressway, Suite 101, Oklahoma City
(405) 841-4800
A support center for children whose lives have been changed by death or divorce.
The Compassionate Friends
North Oklahoma City Chapter #1180
Mayflower Congregational Church
3901 NW 63rd Street, Oklahoma City
(405) 693-3955
E-mail: nokctcf@aol.com
Providing grief support after the death of a child (any age from any cause).
Crossroads Hospice
(405) 632-9631
Grief recovery outreach program/bereavement support.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Several churches throughout the Oklahoma City Metro area offer a GriefShare group. Contact the church for group days and times.
Heartland Hospice
(405) 579-8565
Various types of support for grief and loss.
INTEGRIS Hospice
(405) 848-8884
Grief support groups at no cost to participants.
Kaleidoscope Grief Support (Norman)
Grief support for children and their families.
(405) 306-0052
Kids’ Place (Edmond)
(405) 844-5437
Provides a safe and supportive environment for children as they mourn the death of a family member or friend.
Oklahoma Family Network
(405) 271-5072
Offers one-on-one mentoring for families who have experienced the loss of an infant or child with special needs.
There are many internet resources available to people who are experiencing the pain and sorrow of grief in their lives.
Bereaved Parents of the USA
Crisis, Grief, & Healing
Grief Share Recovery Support Groups
Healing Hearts for Bereaved Parents
Journey of Hearts
M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death)
National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.
Open to Hope
Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc.
Guidebook for Grief Awareness & Understanding
Students Coping with Grief and Loss at School
Resources for Survivors of Suicide
Tuck Sleep
