We are a trusted, sustainable resource for free, peer-based grief support in Central Texas, leading the way in delivering compassionate high-quality care to help individuals find hope after the death of a loved one.
Offering hope after the death of a loved one.
Our Mission
We offer hope after the death of a loved one by providing support networks, community education and therapeutic activities that are free, peer-based, and ongoing. We serve any child, teen, or adult who is grieving the death of a loved one.
Who We Serve
Any child, teen, or adult who is grieving the death of a loved one. We partner with schools, criminal justice agencies, civic and service organizations, businesses, churches and other community groups.
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To provide grief support at no charge to grieving families for as long as they need it.
To educate and increase community awareness on issues facing the bereaved.
To build community partnerships to better support grieving people
To preserve a diverse and sustainable base of volunteer and financial support to ensure that the Center’s services will always be available for those in need.
Kids and Teens
Grief support for children ages 5-12, and teens 13-19. In-person, virtual, individual and group support.
Adults
The Christi Center offers groups to create community for those with shared experiences.
In Schools
The Christi Center works with area school districts to identify campuses with students who are grieving, and offers both individual counseling and peer support groups.
Free Support Groups
The Christi Center offers a variety of support groups at our headquarters in Austin, our satellite office in Williamson County, and through partnering organizations.
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Grupo en Español, Perdida General (En linea)/General Loss in Spanish (Online)
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Love Letters
“Love Letters” is a soulful initiative that encourages individuals to express their emotions, memories and love for their departed loved ones. This therapeutic approach provides a channel for grief expression, offering solace and a sense of connection in the midst of loss.
You are invited to share your cherished memories and feelings by writing a love letter to OR about your lost loved ones.
Volunteer
The services our volunteers provide are invaluable. A core of about 100 volunteers contributes more than 10,000 hours annually. It is a gift that is impossible to quantify. Volunteers provide services that aid every aspect of our organization’s work — from administrative support functions to assisting with grief sessions and events, to maintenance, to learning how to become support group facilitators and actually working with our members. It is an amazing effort and we are deeply grateful for it.
Donate
Your support provides grief support for adults, teens and children who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
The Christi Center relies on friends like you who understand the value of being with others, sharing stories and talking with peers play in healing from loss. During a time of great pain, your gift provides dignity and safety.
If you have any questions about making a gift or how your gift will support the Center, please contact us.
“The Christi Center has a very caring staff. The first day was the hardest for me, my emotions were at the highest possibly due to the unknown. I was not sure I would even be able to share. I was made to feel at home by everyone around me. After sharing my deepest feelings I actually felt a great relief. It was as though this was what I needed to start my healing journey.”
Anonymous Client
“Grief is expensive. The individual therapy for my family is hundreds every month during this acute phase. My son died only 5 months ago. It is so painful that not only did I lose my son, but I’m also having to pay for his last days in the hospital and for so much therapy dealing with losing him. So having this free, no financial pressure environment gives my family tremendous relief.”
Anonymous Client
For Over 30 Years
We have been providing love, hope, comfort and support
to people of all ages in a warm and welcoming environment.
“The Christi Center was such an important part of our healing—we know we are not alone. All our stories here are different, but we are all here to find our new normal. My family’s journey was not easy and I wouldn’t wish loss on anyone, but it was our journey. We came out stronger on the other side.”
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