Redwood Grief CenterSanta Cruz CountyCommunity grief support · Santa Cruz County
Redwood Grief Center offers welcoming, inclusive spaces for people of all ages to grieve, remember those they love, and find connection and healing after loss.
Rooted in connection.
Held in community.
About Redwood
Redwood Grief Center is a new but deeply anchored Santa Cruz County community initiative. Our mission is to bring high-quality, peer-led, trauma-informed grief support to people across the county and make it accessible to all.
We believe compassionate, human-centered grief support is a basic human right. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences rooted in connection and held in community.
We know grief is not something to fix or “get over,” but something we learn to live and grow alongside. We have seen how healing can begin when grief is witnessed and held without judgment, in spaces where people feel safe enough to show up as they are.
We are beginning small, with peer-led groups for all types of loss and partnerships with local schools. We are listening, building relationships, and growing carefully in response to the needs of our community.
Our programs offer peer-based, educational support for people navigating loss. We are not psychotherapy or mental health treatment, but a space for connection, reflection, creativity, ritual, remembrance, and practical support that can complement therapy or stand on its own.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 any time.
Gather with us
01 · YOUTH
Support groups for teens navigating the death of someone important to them. Currently we are partnering with Santa Cruz City Schools, and groups are offered through schools and local community hubs.
A parent or guardian registers teens.
Inquire about a teen support group about Teen Grief Support02 · COMMUNITY
Weekly closed small-group spaces for adults grieving the death of a loved one. Each group centers on a shared experience of loss, such as parent, spouse, or suicide loss. These closed containers allow trust, connection, and a sense of belonging to grow with participants over time.
Join interest list about Grief support groups03 · PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Compassionate, practical learning for anyone who supports others through loss, offering a deeper understanding of grief and ways to show up with greater care, understanding, and connection. For a wide variety of professions, organizations and educators.
Inquire about training about Grief-Informed Workshops & TrainingA place to gather
The redwood forest that surrounds our community is ancient and powerful. These trees have no large taproots; they rely on their interconnection to survive, much like we need the support of others who understand deep grief. The forest reminds us that loss is not the end of belonging. Even when a tree falls, it remains part of the forest, becoming shelter, soil, and the beginning of something new.
There is no right way to grieve. You deserve space to grieve in your own way, and people to walk alongside you.
For schools & community organizations
Schools are often where young people spend much of their lives—and where grief can show up in unexpected ways. Redwood Grief Center is currently partnering with Santa Cruz City Schools and community organizations to create developmentally appropriate spaces for connection, creativity and peer support.
Let's connect
Reach out to learn about current groups, upcoming programs, school partnerships, or ways to support accessible grief care in Santa Cruz County.
Prefer email? hello@redwoodgriefcenter.org
Email us at hello@redwoodgriefcenter.org