Resources for February 8, 2025 Open Spaces event

Topic: Grief

Just Okay (justokay.org) - Tools needed to show up for someone who is grieving — whether that’s a question you can ask, a gift you can give, or an action you can take.

Just Okay Community Space - A brand new, free platform for the human side of grief: a place for those who are grieving (or supporting someone who is grieving) to land where you can share stories of grief to help normalize its inevitable existence.

Mental Health & Therapy Resources

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) (nami.org) – Mental health resources, peer support, and hotlines.

• Psychology Today’s Therapist Finder (psychologytoday.com) – A directory to find therapists based on needs and location.

• Open Path Collective (openpathcollective.org) – Affordable therapy options for those who qualify.

• 988 Lifeline - Emergency Crisis Support 

• GriefShare – griefshare.org - A nationwide support network offering grief recovery groups, workshops, and resources.

Local Austin-Based Resources

• Austin Center for Grief & Loss (austingrief.org) – Local grief support groups and therapy.

• My Healing Place (myhealingplace.org) – Support services for children and adults coping with loss.

• The Christi Center (christicenter.org) – Free grief support programs in Austin.

• GriefShare Programs in Austin (www.griefshare.org) - In Austin, multiple groups are available, often hosted by local churches and community centers.

• Hospice Austin (www.hospiceaustin.org) - Offers bereavement support groups and individual counselling for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Podcasts on Grief & Mental Health

• Grief Out Loud – Dougy Center’s podcast featuring conversations about loss.

• Terrible, Thanks for Asking – Nora McInerny’s raw and real podcast on grief and hardship.

• Unlocking Us – Brené Brown’s podcast covering vulnerability, loss, and healing.

• Good Mourning – Hosted by Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn - Friends explore grief with humor, expert advice, and real stories.