Kara Kara provides bereavement support to children, teens, families and adults. Kara is dedicated to ensuring that therapy services are accessible to the community.

Our vision is to see people of all ages compassionately supported on their journey through grief so they can move toward renewed hope and meaning. Kara services offer emotional support and information to those grieving a death or coping with a terminal illness. Kara provides a safe place to express and normalize feelings of grief, to learn to integrate grief and move forward with renewed hope and meaning. Kara offers both peer support and therapy

Kara peer services are provided by volunteers with experience in healing from their own personal loss; volunteers who are carefully screened, trained and supervised. Donations are gratefully accepted as we do not charge a fee for peer support services. Grief therapy services are provided by interns who have completed their course requirements and are working on their client hours for licensing. Therefore Kara provides services for a reasonable fee and program staff will be happy to discuss the fee schedule with you. Kara does not espouse a particular religion or philosophy. We encourage those we serve to draw strength from their own personal spiritual beliefs, family, friends and other community resources to build sustaining support.

Children don’t grieve the same way adults do. Their understanding of death changes as they grow, and their grief often c...
11/13/2025

Children don’t grieve the same way adults do. Their understanding of death changes as they grow, and their grief often comes in waves.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, let’s remember every child who is grieving needs support that meets them where they are.

For free resources on supporting children who are grieving, visit nacg.org/resources.

Los días festivos pueden ser difíciles para aquellos que están sufriendo por la muerte de un ser querido. Esta charla es...
11/12/2025

Los días festivos pueden ser difíciles para aquellos que están sufriendo por la muerte de un ser querido. Esta charla está diseñada para ayudar a sobrellevar esta temporada de celebraciones. Nuestro deseo es proveerles herramientas, estrategias y conexiones para navegar los días festivos. Hablaremos de cómo pasar estos días con sus niños y adolescentes, y sobre cómo continuar tradiciones y cómo manejar sentimientos de soledad.

Para registrarse y recibir el enlace de Zoom:

https://forms.gle/qz9FmKwCiNqxYB4b7

Teens grieve in their own way, and their voice in their experience matters.This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re ...
11/10/2025

Teens grieve in their own way, and their voice in their experience matters.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re sharing quotes from teens about helpful ways to support them in their grief.

For free resources on supporting teens who are grieving, visit nacg.org/resources.

The holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving the death of a significant relationship. This in person worksho...
11/07/2025

The holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving the death of a significant relationship. This in person workshop is designed to support you as you navigate the holiday season by providing you with tips, strategies and invitations for reflection to grow your awareness around grief this coming season.

Our hope is that the workshop will provide an opportunity for space to share about your hopes and expectations, as well as to learn tangible tips and skills to manage the season. This workshop will include five break out sessions that include: Reimagining Traditions, Young Adult’s Reimagining the Holidays, Managing Family Dynamics, Moving Through Grief: Body-Based Ways to Cope and Heal, and Addressing Loneliness.

Register online today on our website at:
https://kara-grief.org/events/2025-navigating-the-holidays-workshop

11/07/2025

KARA en el Área de la Bahía apoya a la comunidad latina con sus perdidas.

We are so grateful to be part of the newest cohort of local nonprofit partners that have been selected to receive suppor...
11/07/2025

We are so grateful to be part of the newest cohort of local nonprofit partners that have been selected to receive support through the Chan Zuckerberg Community Fund. Now in its ninth year, the Community Fund supports organizations working across San Mateo County, to increase access to the building blocks of economic and community well-being.

Meet the newest nonprofit partners helping build a stronger, healthier San Mateo County

11/07/2025

A huge thank you to the Just Wish Foundation for spotlighting our services for the community and recent grant!

There’s no single right way to support a child or teen who is grieving, but there are simple, meaningful steps you can t...
11/06/2025

There’s no single right way to support a child or teen who is grieving, but there are simple, meaningful steps you can take.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we’re sharing 7 ways to support young people in their grief.

For free resources on supporting youth who are grieving, visit nacg.org/resources.

The number of children experiencing bereavement continues to grow, and the impact is profound.This Children’s Grief Awar...
11/03/2025

The number of children experiencing bereavement continues to grow, and the impact is profound.

This Children’s Grief Awareness Month, we acknowledge the urgent need for support and to continue our work to ensure no child has to grieve alone.

For resources and support, visit the National Alliance for Children's Grief at nacg.org.

"I think perhaps I will always hold a candle for you - even until it burns my hand. And when the light has long since go...
10/30/2025

"I think perhaps I will always hold a candle for you - even until it burns my hand. And when the light has long since gone... I will be there in the darkness holding what remains, quite simply because I cannot let go."

- Ranata Suzuki


Kara los invita a celebrar Día de los Mu***osDía de los Mu***os es una celebración para honrar la vida después de la mue...
10/29/2025

Kara los invita a celebrar Día de los Mu***os

Día de los Mu***os es una celebración para honrar la vida después de la muerte. A través de esta celebración recordamos a todas esas personas que siguen en nuestros corazones. Acompáñenos para una tarde de remembranza y actividades interactivas para toda la familia!

Los invitamos a traer un objeto simbólico o una foto para colocarla en el altar comunitario de Kara.

Podrán decorar un marco de fotos, crear flores de papel y montar una luminaria para tus seres queridos.

Celebremos juntos y aprendamos más sobre esta tradición.


Kara invites you to celebrate Día de los Mu***os

Día de los Mu***os is a celebration rooted in the belief of the continuation of life after death. Through this celebration we remember all those people that continue to live in our hearts. Join us for this evening of remembrance and fun with interactive activities for the whole family!

You are invited to bring an object or a picture to place on our community altar.

Decorate a picture frame, create paper flowers and assemble a luminary for your loved ones.

Celebrate with us and learn more about the meaning of this special tradition!


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457 Kingsley Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

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