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.

On August 29, Kara had our annual Volunteer Appreciation End of Summer Picnic.Without volunteer support, Kara would not ...
09/04/2026

On August 29, Kara had our annual Volunteer Appreciation End of Summer Picnic.

Without volunteer support, Kara would not be able to provide the vital services that reach over 6,000 people in the Bay Area community.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the valuable work you do!


September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Raise awareness to help reduce the stigma surrounding su***de!...
09/02/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Raise awareness to help reduce the stigma surrounding su***de!


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Today, August 30th, is Grief Awareness Day. It is a time to take a step back, and give yourself some time to grieve, no ...
08/30/2026

Today, August 30th, is Grief Awareness Day. It is a time to take a step back, and give yourself some time to grieve, no matter how long ago your person died.


When tragedy strikes and a company has a person die, Kara can help. ❤
08/28/2026

When tragedy strikes and a company has a person die, Kara can help. ❤


A touching excerpt from the poem "Death Is Nothing At All" by Henry Scott-Holland. Highly recommend reading the entire p...
08/25/2026

A touching excerpt from the poem "Death Is Nothing At All" by Henry Scott-Holland. Highly recommend reading the entire poem if you resonated with this piece.


Kara hosted a lovely day of family and community with Family Day on August 15th! Thank you to everyone who attended. Add...
08/22/2026

Kara hosted a lovely day of family and community with Family Day on August 15th! Thank you to everyone who attended.

Additionally, Kara would like to thank our mental health partners for helping make the event a success!

Jasper Ridge Farm
Furry Friends
Sitike Counseling Center
Donor Network West

https://tinyurl.com/kara082726This webinar provides an overview of the fundamentals of grief, with a special focus on id...
08/19/2026

https://tinyurl.com/kara082726

This webinar provides an overview of the fundamentals of grief, with a special focus on identifying and supporting grief in children and teens after a death. Participants will gain practical strategies for helping young people process loss in healthy and supportive ways.

This training is designed for parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with children, offering tools and guidance to recognize signs of grief, respond with empathy, and foster resilience.

Join us to learn, reflect, and build confidence in supporting children and teens on their journey through loss.


https://tinyurl.com/kara082426Este webinar ofrece una introducción a los fundamentos del duelo, con un enfoque en identi...
08/14/2026

https://tinyurl.com/kara082426

Este webinar ofrece una introducción a los fundamentos del duelo, con un enfoque en identificar y apoyar a niños y adolescentes después de una pérdida. Los participantes aprenderán estrategias prácticas para ayudar a los jóvenes a procesar la pérdida de manera saludable y con apoyo.

Diseñado para padres, cuidadores y personas que trabajan con niños, este entrenamiento ofrece herramientas para reconocer las señales de duelo, responder con empatía y fomentar la resiliencia.

Únete a nosotros para aprender, reflexionar y crear confianza en el acompañamiento de niños y adolescentes en su duelo.


Excerpt from the poem "In the Meantime" by Tom Hirons ❤
08/13/2026

Excerpt from the poem "In the Meantime" by Tom Hirons ❤


RSVP: https://kara-grief.org/news/kara-family-day-26/Kara's Family Day is this Saturday!Bring the whole family for a day...
08/12/2026

RSVP: https://kara-grief.org/news/kara-family-day-26/

Kara's Family Day is this Saturday!

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, connection, and community at Kara Family Day! The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with a special visit from the friendly Jasper Ridge Farm animals. Then, enjoy hands-on activities for kids and grown-ups alike before dancing the morning away at our family dance party at 11:00 a.m. From 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., meet gentle emotional support animals, explore our community resource fair, and connect with local organizations. Snacks and light refreshments will be available throughout the day, so come ready to play, connect, and make meBring the whole family for a day of fun, connection, and community at Kara Family Day! The festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. with a special visit from the friendly Jasper Ridge Farm animals. Then, enjoy hands-on activities for kids and grown-ups alike before dancing the morning away at our family dance party at 11:00 a.m. From 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., meet gentle emotional support animals, explore our community resource fair, and connect with local organizations. Snacks and light refreshments will be available throughout the day, so come ready to play, connect, and make me together!


¡Traiga a toda la familia para disfrutar de un día de diversión, conexión y comunidad en el Día Familiar de Kara! Las actividades comenzarán a las 10:00 a.m. con una visita especial de los animales amigables de Jasper Ridge Farm. Después, disfrute de actividades interactivas para niños y adultos, antes de unirse a nuestra fiesta de baile familiar a las 11:00 a.m. De 12:00 a 1:00 p.m., podrá conocer a los cariñosos animales de apoyo emocional, visitar nuestra feria de recursos comunitarios y conectarse con organizaciones locales. Habrá bocadillos y refrigerios ligeros disponibles durante todo el evento. ¡Venga listo para jugar, compartir y crear recuerdos inolvidables en familia!


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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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