Calm Waters Center for Children and Families

Calm Waters Center for Children and Families Calm Waters provides free grief support services for children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week. Our grief support groups are on-going, meaning, families may join a group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death and who died. Grief support groups are for ages 3 to adult. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS
Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week. In order to attend divorce support groups, children must be aware that parents are divorcing. Co-parents who were never married and going through a custody change may also attend. Divorce support groups are for ages 3 to adult. CALM WATERS AT SCHOOL
School-Based Groups: Calm Waters sends staff and trained facilitators into metro-area schools to conduct school-based support groups to assist children with a variety of losses, including death, divorce, foster care issues, and the incarceration or deployment of a parent or guardian. All questions or inquiries about our programs can be directed to 405-841-4800 or info@calmwaters.org

12/19/2025
Welcome to the Calm Waters Team, Karrington Jackson!Karrington is serving as Calm Waters' Clinic Administrative Assistan...
12/19/2025

Welcome to the Calm Waters Team, Karrington Jackson!

Karrington is serving as Calm Waters' Clinic Administrative Assistant. She will be working closely with our Clinic Director, therapists, and clients utilizing the Counseling Clinic. We are already so grateful to have you on our team!

We are looking for a Graphic Design Intern! Reporting directly to the Director of Development & Communication, the Graph...
12/18/2025

We are looking for a Graphic Design Intern!

Reporting directly to the Director of Development & Communication, the Graphic Design Intern assists in creating the visual communications for Calm Waters, including social media graphics and event collateral.

To learn more about the role and see the full job description, see our internship opportunities on our website at calmwaters.org.

If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and sample of work to the Development & Communications, Emily Ahearn at emilya@calmwaters.org.

The most powerful impact of Calm Waters’ support groups is its ability to show people that they are not alone in their g...
12/18/2025

The most powerful impact of Calm Waters’ support groups is its ability to show people that they are not alone in their grief.

Many Oklahomans are struggling with loss due to death, deployment, deportation, incarceration… all trying to figure out why this has happened to them.

Give hope and community to someone struggling with loss today by donating: https://calmwaters.networkforgood.com/projects/262779-fy26-eoy-campaign

Last night was the final night of support group for the Fall semester, and we want to say THANK YOU to our wonderful vol...
12/17/2025

Last night was the final night of support group for the Fall semester, and we want to say THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers! You have shown up week after week to support children, families, and adults who are struggling with grief.

From our community, Board and Staff - thank you for your dedication and passion to helping Oklahoma City grow stronger!

Reminder!Join us for a Give Back Event at the Raven OKC! 10% of proceeds will be donated to Calm Waters during our Holid...
12/17/2025

Reminder!

Join us for a Give Back Event at the Raven OKC! 10% of proceeds will be donated to Calm Waters during our Holiday Happy Hour. Join us, grab a drink and bite to eat, and give back to Calm Waters!

Calm Waters needs your support to restock our support group supplies! Each year, Calm Waters assists hundreds of grievin...
12/16/2025

Calm Waters needs your support to restock our support group supplies!

Each year, Calm Waters assists hundreds of grieving children and families through our support groups at our Center and those in schools across the metro. We need your help restocking our support group items as we gear up for another semester.

Help out a grieving child today by helping Calm Waters stock our support group supplies through our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RGKG895ZRM1F?ref_=wl_share

For many, the loss of a loved one is the darkest moment of their lives. Calm Waters provides free services to those suff...
12/12/2025

For many, the loss of a loved one is the darkest moment of their lives.

Calm Waters provides free services to those suffering from grief.

Help us continue to provide free, crucial mental health services to our community through the link in our bio.

Guess who's back! We'd like to welcome Heather Gaglio back to the Calm Waters Team. Heather returned to her role as Clin...
12/11/2025

Guess who's back! We'd like to welcome Heather Gaglio back to the Calm Waters Team.

Heather returned to her role as Clinic Director last month after serving as a Therapist with Green Shoe Foundation. As you may already know, Heather has been an integral part of the Calm Waters story and the Counseling Clinic's history. We’re thrilled and honored to have such a leader and advocate for Oklahoma City's mental health back at Calm Waters.

Please join us in welcoming Heather back and wishing her the best as she continues her work leading the Counseling Clinic!

We are hiring a Full-Time Therapist!Under the Clinical Director's oversight, the Therapist is responsible for providing ...
12/10/2025

We are hiring a Full-Time Therapist!

Under the Clinical Director's oversight, the Therapist is responsible for providing mental health services to individuals, couples, children, and families affected by grief and loss. Therapists work with a wide range of clients, create treatment plans, and diagnose and assess for additional appropriate services as needed. This position may be filled by fully licensed or licensure candidates under supervision for LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in the state of Oklahoma.

Please visit our website, calmwaters.org, to find the Therapist job description and learn more about this opportunity!

1 in 10 Oklahoma children will lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18. That’s about 93,000 kids.Donate today to h...
12/09/2025

1 in 10 Oklahoma children will lose a parent or sibling before the age of 18. That’s about 93,000 kids.

Donate today to help a child who’s grieving a loss this holiday season through the link in our bio.

Address

501 N. Walker, Suite 140
Oklahoma City, OK
73102

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+14058414800

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About Calm Waters’ Programs

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., every other week, August through June. Our grief support groups are on-going, meaning, families may join a group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death and who died. Grief support groups are for ages 3 to adult. Register for a grief support group online at: www.calmwaters.org/grief-group-registration-form INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS: Monday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. This support group is for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant (birth to 12 months of age). This special Infant Loss Support Group is open to moms and dads only. This group allows parents, in a safe and supportive group setting, to focus on unique grief issues connected to the death of an infant. Register for the Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support group online at: www.calmwaters.org/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-registration-form/ DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS: Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week, August through June.

In order to attend divorce support groups, children must be aware that parents are divorcing. Co-parents who were never married and going through a custody change may also attend. Divorce support groups are for ages 3 to adult. Family members are divided into age appropriate groups including children groups, teen groups, young adult and adult groups. All family members may attend or a single adult; minors cannot attend groups without a guardian present. Both parents are welcome to attend, we have at least two adult groups, therefore each co-parent may attend their own group. Consistent attendance is most beneficial for the family. Register for a divorce support group online at: https://www.calmwaters.org/calm-waters-divorce-support-group-registration-form/ For all groups, once your online registration form has been received, a Calm Waters’ staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment prior to the beginning of groups. The intake appointment determines group readiness and is required for all who want to attend a Calm Waters group. PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE SEMINARS: The Calm Waters Parenting Through Divorce (PTD) seminar is offered three times each month and is a court-approved seminar. A $50 fee is required. For more information, visit: www.calmwaters.org/programs/parenting-through-divorce-seminar-2/ CALM WATERS AT SCHOOL School-Based Groups: Calm Waters sends staff and trained facilitators into metro-area schools to conduct school-based support groups to assist children with a variety of losses, including death, divorce, foster care issues, and the incarceration or deployment of a parent or guardian. All questions or inquiries about our programs can be directed to 405-841-4800 or info@calmwaters.org