Support, Compassion & Connection

Published on February 05, 2026

During our toughest times, noting the loss of a Palo Alto youth earlier this week, community connections and our community partners offer a starting place to grieve, support one another and come together.

The resources offered here include grief support, lifelines to get help now, and community anchors to come together with your community for social connection. You are not alone.

Whether you’re going through a crisis or want to help a friend in need, call or text 9-8-8 to talk to a trained counselor who can support you.

Local Grief Support & Resources

• allcove Grief Support Group: Join allcove Palo Alto and find support navigating your way through grief or loss: Friday, February 6, Wednesday, February 11, and February 13 at 5-6:30 p.m. If you'd like support beyond these dates and times, allcove welcomes you to drop in anytime during center hours. Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Palo Alto Teen Center: Located at the Mitchell Park Teen Center (3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto) and open Monday-Friday 3-6 p.m.
• Outlet offers Adolescent Counseling Services that serves LGBTQ+ youth ages 5-25 in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
• Palo Alto based Project Safety Net Resources

Teens

• allcove provides non-urgent mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m-7 p.m.
• Outlet offers Adolescent Counseling Services that serves LGBTQ+ youth ages 5-25 in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
• Project Safety Net mobilizes community support and resources in Palo Alto for youth suicide prevention and mental wellness.
• Palo Alto Link offers free rides for teens (13-18 years old) to specific Palo Alto destinations supporting teen mental health and wellbeing.
• The Children's Health Council is a local organization offering Teen Therapy Services, including a free 30-minute consultation for teens and family counseling services.
• County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services-Youth Services
• Trevor Project Lifeline specializes in crisis help for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Additional hotlines, helplines, and safelines for teens. 

Whole Community

• Santa Clara County lifeline is a direct connection to free, confidential, and compassionate support for anyone.
• NAMI Santa Clara County offers practical experience, support, education, comfort and understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and their treatment in Santa Clara County. Call 408-453-0400.

Visit our Be Well web page for additional support and resources.

Guides for Navigating Loss and Grief

• Dougy.org offers Tips for Teens Who are Grieving
• Children’s Health Council offers a Parents Guide to Talking to Adolescents About Death
• Kara Community Resources offers guides on navigating the challenges of grief and loss, understanding the grieving process, and supporting grieving family members, friends, and colleagues.