April 26, 2025

Freddie Kimmel

Topic: Cancer and Chronic Illness

Beautifully Broken

Just Okay

Tools needed to show up for someone who is grieving — whether that’s a question you can ask, a gift you can give, or an action you can take.

Just Okay Community Space

A brand new, free platform for the human side of grief: a place for those who are grieving (or supporting someone who is grieving) to land where you can share stories of grief to help normalize its inevitable existence.

Mental Health & Therapy Resources

NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness. Mental health resources, peer support, and hotlines.

Psychology Today’s Therapist Finder

A directory to find therapists based on needs and location.

Open Path Collective

Affordable therapy options for those who qualify.

988 Lifeline

Emergency Crisis Support 

GriefShare

A nationwide support network offering grief recovery groups, workshops, and resources.

Local Austin-Based Resources

Austin Center for Grief & Loss

Local grief support groups and therapy.

My Healing Place

Support services for children and adults coping with loss.

The Christi Center

Free grief support programs in Austin.

GriefShare Programs in Austin

Multiple groups are available, often hosted by local churches and community centers.

Hospice Austin

Offers bereavement support groups and individual counselling for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

Podcasts on Grief & Mental Health

Grief Out Loud – Dougy Center’s podcast featuring conversations about loss.

Terrible, Thanks for Asking – Nora McInerny’s raw and real podcast on grief and hardship.

Unlocking Us – Brené Brown’s podcast covering vulnerability, loss, and healing.

Good Mourning – Hosted by Sally Douglas & Imogen Carn - Friends explore grief with humor, expert advice, and real stories.