Calm Waters Center for Children and Families

September is Su***de Prevention Month. For families like Amberly and Ethan's, Calm Waters FREE Grief Support Groups helped them after a devastating su***de loss.

If you are having a mental health crisis, please call 988.

If you or someone you know is grieving a su***de loss, call Calm Waters at 405-841-4800.

Tonight, Divorce Support Group participants will discuss their grief stories. Groups will have the opportunity to share their story without judgment, advice or platitudes. Tonight, our goal is that you will find common themes in your divorce grief journeys.

September is National Su***de Awareness Month. When people come to The WARM Place, their grieving hearts connect with one another for the saddest reasons. However, the magic is that they find commonality in their pain and a feeling of hope knowing they do not grieve alone. Yes, su***de is a different type of loss. But there is one important similarity to all death losses. Survivors of su***de did not choose for their loved ones to die. And that grief—not wanting your loved one to die—is the same. ***deAwarenessMonth ***deGrieversBillOfRights

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. At Calm Waters, we are committed to serving children and families grieving the loss of a loved one to su***de.

If you or a loved one are seeking support for a su***de loss, please reach out to us for guidance on which program best suits your needs. Whether it is private grief counseling, a support group specific to su***de loss, or our program in Central Oklahoma schools, we are here to walk alongside you in your grief.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out to an emergency support line by calling or texting 988.

Calm Waters provides FREE support groups for children in many Central Oklahoma schools.

We serve students who are grieving a loss due to death, divorce, deployment, deportation / cultural displacement, incarceration and foster care / adoptive changes. Groups are provided weekly during school hours and led by Calm Waters facilitators.

Deadline to register is September 13.

To learn more & register your child today, visit https://www.calmwaters.org/our-services/student-support-groups/

🗓️ Save the date! Join us on September 11, 2024, for a free virtual Talk Saves Lives presentation. This important presentation will cover common risk factors and warning signs of su***de, along with actionable steps you can take in your community to help save lives.

Add this date to your calendar and save this Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4g0PWly. Spread the word and be part of the change!

September is Su***de Prevention Month—a time to support those affected by su***de by coming together, raising awareness, and providing mental health resources.

At Calm Waters, we help families navigate the grief that follows a su***de loss. We know that this grief comes with a myriad of emotions, and we exist to walk alongside you in that journey.

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If you are grieving the loss of a loved one to su***de, reach out to us at Calm Waters for support.

If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health assistance, please call 988.

September is ***dePreventionMonth. Do you want to learn more about best practices for su***de intervention, postvention, and supporting grievers after su***de, including special consideration of how to support children and teens after a su***de death? Join us for our first Fall 2024 Introduction to Grief Support Series webinar this Friday on "Beyond Risk Factors and Warning Signs: An Introduction to Su***de". Free for NACG Members, registration for guests at a reduced cost. To register, visit https://nacg.org/events.

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. Every day, but today especially, we recognize and honor the grief of millions of individuals who have lost someone they love.

At Calm Waters, we believe no one should have to grieve alone. Join us today as we honor and acknowledge the profound impact that loss has on the children and families in our community.

To recognize this day, here are a few things you can do
- Reach out to a grieving friend
- Practice self-care
- Show compassion to those you know, and those you don't

For resources about how you can support a grieving loved one, or find grief services for yourself, visit calmwaters.org

We are looking for a Contract Facilitator to provide our Student Support Groups in the Yukon/Blanchard/Mustang area.

Facilitators are the backbone of our support group program! This position works with children who have experienced grief, giving them the space to process their emotions and connect with other kids going through losses.

Check out our website to learn more about the position!
https://www.calmwaters.org/who-we-are/careers/

Tomorrow is National Grief Awareness Day. We asked our community to share with us the most impactful things others have said to them after a loss.

What would you add?

Tonight’s Divorce Support Group will discuss The Divorce Journey. For the first support group night, we want you (or your child) to feel validated in your emotions and reactions that come with divorce.

Last Thursday morning we were fortunate enough to gather with our incredible community and celebrate the important mission of Calm Waters, while raising support for the vital work still to come.

Thank you to each speaker, sponsor, guest and volunteer who joined us at Ripples of Hope. We are delighted to announce this year's event was our most successful one yet, and we owe that entirely to this compassionate community who shares our passion for serving children and families on their grief journeys.

To learn more about Calm Waters, register for our programs or donate to our organization, please reach out to us any time!

Photo credits to the amazing Prints Charming Photography

Check out our Program Director, Bailey Maxey, on this morning’s Mindful Monday with KWTV - NEWS 9

Mindful Monday: Navigating Change The transition into a new school year can bring extra challenges for families, so News 9 spoke with an Oklahoma City mental health expert about how to navigate sudden changes for families with children.

We want to give a big round of applause and THANK YOU to the sponsors who made today's Ripples of Hope breakfast event possible.

Because of the generosity of our sponsors, as well as our event guests, Calm Waters had our most successful Ripples of Hope yet!

Photos will be coming soon from this amazing morning, stay tuned!

Tonight we will host the first Grief Support Group of the fall series: The Grief Journey. Our goal for tonight’s participants is to feel validated in their emotions and reactions after a loss.

The Ripples of Hope silent art auction is LIVE now through Thursday, August 22 at 8:45 AM!

Don't miss the chance to bid & buy art from local artists - proceeds benefit Calm Waters grief support programs.

Check out the auction and start your bidding now!

https://www.32auctions.com/ripples2024

Today, on , the NACG is proud to celebrate the incredible nonprofit changemakers who dedicate their lives to making a difference. Together, we create a collective impact that transforms communities, offers hope, and creates lasting change. Thank you to nonprofit organizations, workers, volunteers, and supporters everywhere for your unwavering commitment and the positive change you inspire every day. 💙
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Did you know? The date of August 17th was chosen for Nonprofit Day to commemorate the signing of the Tariff Act of 1894, which established tax exemptions for charitable organizations in the United States.

Spend your Saturday shopping with us at the Calm Waters and Kendra Scott Give Back Event!

On Saturday, August 17, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, we will be in-store at Kendra Scott in Classen Curve. 20% of your total will be donated to Calm Waters grief support programs!

If you cannot make it in person but still want to support, shop online August 17th & 18th using code GIVEBACK-HBWIG at checkout!

See you Saturday to sip, shop & support!

Happy Calm Waters anniversary to the one who makes our world go round!

Heather Gaglio has been the Clinical Director of Calm Waters for FIVE years! This year is extra special because she is wearing a new hat as Interim CEO.

We couldn't have grown so much or served so many families in the past five years without her vision and leadership. Before she came along, Calm Waters didn't even have a counseling clinic. She has done amazing things in her time with us and we could not be more grateful for her steadfast spirit and endlessly compassionate heart.

Happy anniversary, Heather!

Two years of Tooley! Help us celebrate Abby Tooley's 2nd Calm Waters anniversary!

Abby Tooley is our Program Coordinator overseeing Student Support Groups and Community Partnerships. She also is an LMFT-Candidate and sees private counseling clients. She does it all!

We could not imagine our office without her daily kindness, unlimited compassion and endearing goofiness. Happy anniversary, Abby Tooley!

Only ONE WEEK left to get your tickets & sponsorships for Ripples of Hope!

We can't wait to see you on August 22 at Will Rogers Theater as we hear from Keynote Speaker, Cathy Costello.

Since the murder of her husband, Labor Commissioner Mark Costello, almost 9 years ago, Cathy has been an advocate for mental health care reform in Oklahoma and across the nation.

Cathy has lived a life of incredible amount of hope, commitment and compassion. We are honored to give her the space to share her story with us at Ripples of Hope.

Get your tickets at our website: https://calmwaters.networkforgood.com/events/71106-ripples-of-hope-august-22-2024?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3273142

Are you looking for an impactful way to serve your community?

Do you want to be a source of comfort for those who are experiencing grief from death or divorce?

Calm Waters is searching for volunteers to facilitate our Grief Support Groups and Divorce Support Groups. Volunteers will be trained in our grief curriculum and taught to facilitate a support group. If you are interested in being a Calm Waters volunteer, we would love to get to know you.

Start the volunteer application on our website!
https://www.calmwaters.org/volunteer/join-the-volunteer-team/