1. Complete the registration form
Fill out one form for each participant, adult or child.
Grief Support Groups
Center-Based Grief Support Groups
Grief support for the whole family. Our groups are free to all participants and give children, teens and adults a safe place to share with others who understand.
How to register — Fall 2026
2. Watch for a welcome email
You'll receive a welcome email within 5 days with your group night assignment. Please save it for reference.
3. Reserve your spot
Before each group meeting, a sign-up link is sent to you by email so you can reserve your spot.
Registration forms open on Microsoft Forms in a new tab. Questions? Call 405-841-4800.
Groups we offer
Participants are placed in a group based on age and the type of loss they've experienced.
The original Calm Waters services overview also describes traumatic-loss, infertility/miscarriage and Spanish-language general-loss groups. Call 405-841-4800 to ask about current availability and which support option fits your needs.
For grief connected to identity and the LGBTQIA+ experience, learn about the LGBTQIA+ grief support group. Its next schedule and registration details are not yet confirmed.
Adult groups
- Parent, Sibling or Other Significant Relationship
- For adults whose parent, sibling or another significant family member or friend has died.
- Spouse/Partner Loss
- Separate groups for those whose spouse or partner died before age 55 and after age 55.
- Child Loss
- Separate groups for parents whose child died before age 18 and after age 18.
- Suicide Loss
- For those whose loved one has died by suicide.
- Virtual General/Anticipatory Loss
- An online group for adults who have had a loved one die or are anticipating a loss.
Children and teen groups
For children and teens who have had a loved one die.
- Child 1
- Ages 3–5
- Child 2
- Ages 6–9
- Child 3
- Ages 10–12
- Teen
- Teens who have had a loved one die
Where groups meet
Calm Waters center
501 N. Walker Ave, Suite 140, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Free parking is available in lots marked with a Dowell Properties sign.
Senior centers in Yukon and Norman
Calm Waters also offers grief support groups for older adults at senior centers in Yukon and Norman. Call 405-841-4800 for current meeting details.
Frequently asked questions
How do grief support groups work at Calm Waters?
Calm Waters groups give children, teens and adults a safe place to share with others who understand. Participants are grouped by age and the type of loss they have experienced. Trained facilitators lead the groups.
Are Calm Waters grief support groups free?
Yes. Calm Waters center-based grief support groups are free to all participants. Private counseling is a separate service, with insurance and an income-based sliding fee scale.
Where can older adults find grief support groups?
Calm Waters offers grief support groups for older adults at senior centers in Yukon and Norman, in addition to groups at its Oklahoma City center. Call 405-841-4800 for current meeting details.
How do I register for a center-based grief support group?
Center-based groups use seasonal registration, with one form for each participant, adult or child. Check the registration section on this page for current availability, or call 405-841-4800 for help finding support.
How will I know my registration submitted?
You will receive a confirmation email within 5 days after submitting. If the email does not arrive, please check your spam folder.
How will I know when to come to group?
You will receive an email with a “reserve your spot” link before your group session. For grief support groups, this email arrives the Thursday before your group.
Can my kids come to group?
Yes! We offer groups for children ages 3 and up. Complete the registration form for each child you plan to bring to group, as well as the “reserve your spot” link for each child.
Can I bring my infant or toddler (under 3) to group?
We are not able to accommodate children under the age of 3 in our support groups. Please find alternative childcare for infants and toddlers during group times.
What do I do if my group doesn't have open spots?
Call 405-841-4800 to be added to the waitlist. We are almost always able to admit everyone wanting to attend, as people often let us know the day of that they can't attend.
Do I have to reserve my spot every week?
Yes. Groups are “open,” so new participants can enroll each week. Please reserve your spot for each session you plan to attend.
Does my child need to know why they are coming to group?
Yes. Please explain to your child why they are coming to group, such as telling them who has died or that a divorce or separation is happening. For support in how to talk with your children about group, call 405-841-4800.
What happens if I need to miss a week of group?
If you have not reserved your spot, simply don't reserve it for the session you need to miss. You will not be taken off the email list. If you have already reserved your spot, please call 405-841-4800 to let us know so we can invite someone from the waitlist.
Do you serve dinner?
We do not serve dinner each group night, but snacks and drinks are available before groups. We often have a group dinner on the last night of the group session.