Calm Waters Center for Children and Families

Calm Waters Center for Children and Families Calm Waters provides free grief support services for children and families on their grief journey caused by death, divorce or other significant loss.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week. Our grief support groups are on-going, meaning, families may join a group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death and who died. Grief support groups are for ages 3 to adult. DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS
Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week. In order to attend divorce support groups, children must be aware that parents are divorcing. Co-parents who were never married and going through a custody change may also attend. Divorce support groups are for ages 3 to adult. CALM WATERS AT SCHOOL
School-Based Groups: Calm Waters sends staff and trained facilitators into metro-area schools to conduct school-based support groups to assist children with a variety of losses, including death, divorce, foster care issues, and the incarceration or deployment of a parent or guardian. All questions or inquiries about our programs can be directed to 405-841-4800 or info@calmwaters.org

Thank you to Near Me Enterprises for stopping by Calm Waters this week!Caitlin treated our staff to breakfast, grabbed a...
03/24/2026

Thank you to Near Me Enterprises for stopping by Calm Waters this week!

Caitlin treated our staff to breakfast, grabbed a Calm Waters sweatshirt, and took time to tour our facility and learn more about the work we do.

We’re also so grateful to have them as a sponsor for Under the Big Top, as this support ensures we can continue to provide life-saving mental health services to our community.

🎪 Volunteers Needed!Limited spots are available to help Under the Big Top reach new heights. Fill a volunteer slot and r...
03/20/2026

🎪 Volunteers Needed!

Limited spots are available to help Under the Big Top reach new heights. Fill a volunteer slot and receive a free ticket to the event!

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Hurry, spots won’t last!

Our CEO, Trisha Koelsch, stopped by KWTV - NEWS 9  this week to discuss strategies for parents to help their children, a...
03/19/2026

Our CEO, Trisha Koelsch, stopped by KWTV - NEWS 9 this week to discuss strategies for parents to help their children, and themselves, manage screen time and improve family well-being.

🎥 Catch the full discussion here.

Calm Waters CEO Tricia Koelsch shares expert tips for parents to manage kids’ screen time, boost attention spans, and prevent isolation.

Under the Big Top is bringing the entertainment April 10!🎟️ Step into a completely reimagined evening of live entertainm...
03/19/2026

Under the Big Top is bringing the entertainment April 10!🎟️

Step into a completely reimagined evening of live entertainment, featuring dynamic performances, high-energy music, and unexpected moments that will keep you captivated all night long.

Every ticket supports Calm Waters’ mission to provide free grief support programming and mental health services to children and families across Oklahoma.

Secure your tickets at www.calmwaters.org/events/under-the-big-top/.

Meet Keegan Jones, one of our volunteers new to Calm Waters this year who we all adore!Keegan facilitates children’s gri...
03/18/2026

Meet Keegan Jones, one of our volunteers new to Calm Waters this year who we all adore!

Keegan facilitates children’s grief and divorce support groups and was inspired to volunteer after hearing about Calm Waters from a friend who attended groups. Having experienced grief at a young age, he now finds joy in helping create a space where kids feel heard and supported.

Thank you, Keegan, for the care you bring to supporting grieving children and families at our center-based support groups!

At Calm Waters, we often see incredible kindness from the children and families we serve. Recently, a 6-year-old past pa...
03/17/2026

At Calm Waters, we often see incredible kindness from the children and families we serve. Recently, a 6-year-old past participant decided she wanted to help others who are grieving by donating money she had been saving. She even got to present this donation to Emily Be**er, who was her school support group facilitator!

Her gift is an important reminder that compassion and generosity can start at any age. Because of supporters like Alina, more children and families will find a safe place to heal. Thank you to the Olson family, we are so grateful for you!

Please join us in welcoming Sue Smith to the Calm Waters team as our new Development Coordinator!Sue will play an import...
03/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sue Smith to the Calm Waters team as our new Development Coordinator!

Sue will play an important role in supporting our development efforts and helping advance the mission of Calm Waters. We’re excited to have her join the team and look forward to all she will bring to our agency.

We’re excited to share the Calm Waters counseling clinic now accepts Kempton Group Insurance, and we are expanding servi...
03/16/2026

We’re excited to share the Calm Waters counseling clinic now accepts Kempton Group Insurance, and we are expanding services to welcome clients experiencing grief from a divorce!

To see the full list of insurances we accept or to learn more about counseling services visit www.calmwaters.org/our-services/counseling-and-consultation/.

Join us in celebrating Jordan Park today, as she marks eight years with Calm Waters!We can always count on her to make o...
03/13/2026

Join us in celebrating Jordan Park today, as she marks eight years with Calm Waters!

We can always count on her to make our team feel heard, share a deep laugh with us, and, as a therapist, go above and beyond in caring for everyone who walks through our agency’s doors.

Thank you, Jo, for all you’ve done and will continue to do to make Calm Waters such a special place!

Applications are open for a summer Program Internship with Calm Waters!Gain specialized training in grief work, hands-on...
03/11/2026

Applications are open for a summer Program Internship with Calm Waters!

Gain specialized training in grief work, hands-on experience with clients, and be a part of implementing our bereavement programming in a supportive and supervised environment.

Part-time and full-time opportunities are available; this is a fully in-person internship at our agency in downtown OKC and will begin this May and end in July. Visit https://www.calmwaters.org/volunteer/internships/ to apply.

Thank you Potts Family Foundation and their Director of Programs, Haley Hegwood, for giving our Programs Team and intern...
03/09/2026

Thank you Potts Family Foundation and their Director of Programs, Haley Hegwood, for giving our Programs Team and interns a tour last week!

Our Program Internship connects interns with nonprofits, foundations, and community partners across the metro so they can learn about the incredible work happening throughout Oklahoma City.

We’re grateful for the impact Potts Family Foundation is making for young children in our community.

In honor of International Women's Day, we'd like to recognize the amazing women who give their time, energy and passion ...
03/08/2026

In honor of International Women's Day, we'd like to recognize the amazing women who give their time, energy and passion to Calm Waters. Our staff and leadership has no shortage of incredible women who care deeply about our clients, programs, and each other.

We hope you are celebrating the wonderful women in your life today!

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501 N. Walker, Suite 140
Oklahoma City, OK
73102

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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+14058414800

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About Calm Waters’ Programs

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m., every other week, August through June. Our grief support groups are on-going, meaning, families may join a group at any time and stay connected for as long as needed. Families attend the same night together, but participants are divided by age, type of death and who died. Grief support groups are for ages 3 to adult. Register for a grief support group online at: www.calmwaters.org/grief-group-registration-form INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPS: Monday evenings from 5 to 6 p.m. This support group is for those who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of an infant (birth to 12 months of age). This special Infant Loss Support Group is open to moms and dads only. This group allows parents, in a safe and supportive group setting, to focus on unique grief issues connected to the death of an infant. Register for the Infant and Pregnancy Loss Support group online at: www.calmwaters.org/pregnancy-and-infant-loss-registration-form/ DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS: Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., every other week, August through June.

In order to attend divorce support groups, children must be aware that parents are divorcing. Co-parents who were never married and going through a custody change may also attend. Divorce support groups are for ages 3 to adult. Family members are divided into age appropriate groups including children groups, teen groups, young adult and adult groups. All family members may attend or a single adult; minors cannot attend groups without a guardian present. Both parents are welcome to attend, we have at least two adult groups, therefore each co-parent may attend their own group. Consistent attendance is most beneficial for the family. Register for a divorce support group online at: https://www.calmwaters.org/calm-waters-divorce-support-group-registration-form/ For all groups, once your online registration form has been received, a Calm Waters’ staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment prior to the beginning of groups. The intake appointment determines group readiness and is required for all who want to attend a Calm Waters group. PARENTING THROUGH DIVORCE SEMINARS: The Calm Waters Parenting Through Divorce (PTD) seminar is offered three times each month and is a court-approved seminar. A $50 fee is required. For more information, visit: www.calmwaters.org/programs/parenting-through-divorce-seminar-2/ CALM WATERS AT SCHOOL School-Based Groups: Calm Waters sends staff and trained facilitators into metro-area schools to conduct school-based support groups to assist children with a variety of losses, including death, divorce, foster care issues, and the incarceration or deployment of a parent or guardian. All questions or inquiries about our programs can be directed to 405-841-4800 or info@calmwaters.org