PREGNANCY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP                 PHONE: 509-575-8046 
Chapter of RTS (Resolve through Sharing) Bereavement Services
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
Social Services Department
2811 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA  98902

     SERVICES PROVIDED:  Pregnancy Loss Support Group is a group for
     persons having experienced a miscarriage, the birth of a stillborn baby or a
     baby who dies shortly after birth.  Services include telephone contact with a
     trained volunteer parent; hospital contact with a  bereavement counselor; 
     monthly meetings held to discuss common concerns and experiences and
     to share information, with regular presentations by experts in various areas;
     educational programs for health care professionals, clergy and other
     interested parties; pamphlets detailing common experiences and feelings
     following a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a newborn; a collection of
     reading materials for parents and health care professionals;  genetic
     counseling;  and consultation with and referrals to appropriate resources as
     needed.

     ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  The group is open to parents, families
     and other persons interested in learning more about pregnancy loss.

     AREA SERVED:  This group serves Yakima County.

     FEES:  This is a non-profit group, and all services are provided free of
     charge.

     HOURS:  This group meets monthly.  Private meetings with parents are
     also available upon request, and telephone contacts are always available. 
     Call above number for meeting times and locations or other information.

     REFERRAL PROCEDURE:  Referrals are automatic when a patient at
     Memorial Hospital.  Contacts with parents are made at the request of a
     family physician, social worker, or registered nurse.  Parents and families
     are encouraged to contact the group themselves through monthly meetings
     or by calling the parents listed in the Support Groups's pamphlets,
     available upon request.  Meetings are open to anyone in need of services.

     WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE:  Yes

     BILINGUAL CAPABILITIES:  English.  Spanish available by special
     arrangement.