Texas
Parental Rights After Miscarriage (as of October 2023): In Texas, parents have the right to the release and burial of their child. (Please note: A report is mandatory if the baby weighs more than 12 ounces.)
The Compassionate Friends
If you are a member (or a friend) of a family that has suffered the death of a child, The Compassionate Friends is here to help you and provide support for the family. Feel free to contact TCF’s National Office at 877-969-0010 or nationaloffice@compassionatefriends.org if you need assistance in finding a local Chapter or you have any other questions.
Gathering Hope
Igniting hope through Christ, equipping strength, and gathering community for survivors of miscarriage and infant loss.
Christi Center
Almost all of the support groups we offered in-person have now moved to both online and in-person. We are hosting 24 loss-specific peer-support groups for adults each month, including:
Pregnancy and Infant Loss group
1st Tuesdays and 3rd Tuesdays online
Any Baby Can
No family should ever have to experience the loss of a child. But if this tragic event happens, we want to help you. Any Baby Can's Center for Infant & Child Loss provides support to parents who have experienced the tragic loss of their infant, child, or teen due to any cause.
The Center for Infant and Child Loss services are offered to parents/guardians who have lost a child ages birth through 17 yrs and must reside in Bexar County or the 18 surrounding counties.
HOPE Support Group
The HOPE Support Group of Healing Hearts provides free bereavement support to help families that have experienced perinatal and infant loss. The complimentary consecutive six-week program is held throughout the year on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm virtually to allow participation regardless of geographical location. The ideal Group size is 7-10 people and is facilitated by a licensed grief counselor. Session dates will vary and at least four individuals must participate in order to schedule a six-week session. To participate in The HOPE Support Group, please complete the HOPE group interest form. Please contact info@rmhc-ctx.org for an accessible version of the HOPE form.
Village Counseling
Offering in-person services in Flower Mound, Texas and online services throughout the states of Texas and Arkansas.
M.E.N.D.
Comfort. We know your pain and we strive to provide comfort through a variety of support groups, gatherings, and events. Don't think you're a "support group person?" Click here to learn what to expect at your first meeting.
Memorial Hermann
The Chaplaincy Department of Memorial Hermann Health System has gathered the following resources to help support people in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding communities. We hope that you and your loved ones will find these resources to be helpful at your time of loss.
Urban Family Co-op
If you are at this page you may have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or of an infant. We are grieved for you and understand the broken heart you are suffering. We feel that resources for this time are important though not often easy to come by. Our sincerest hope is that you allow yourself grace and time to grieve this incredible loss and find some comfort in the resources here.
Sarah’s Heart
Sarah’s Heart provides Mother to Mother Support calls; Support Groups; Comfort Boxes; Remembrance Services; Bereavement Support and Education to help San Antonio families cope with the loss of a baby. We are an all volunteer organization.
Missing Pieces Support Group
Missing Pieces Support Group was organized by group of women who have experienced pregnancy losses ranging from first-term miscarriages to stillborns. We know the emotional and physical toll that this type of loss carries, and we are committed to helping others in this situation.
Pregnancy Central Texas
A list of resources for miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility support.
Adriatica Women's Health
Sudden Angels was founded in 2018 to serve the communities of McKinney, TX and neighboring areas. Whether you’ve suffered a pregnancy loss at any point during gestation, or have endured the death of an infant, know that you are not alone on this journey. We welcome couples and family members, or anyone else you’d like to include or feel could benefit from this circle of support. You do not need to be a patient of our practice to attend.
Share
Share offers in-person and online support groups for grieving families in Texas.
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Offers several support groups for bereaved parents and families around Texas.
Rhett Sullivan Foundation
The Rhett Sullivan Foundation is a non profit foundation that aids families who experience unexpected early child loss, with financial assistance, grief support and resources. The loss of a young child is traumatic and touches many families within our community. Our goal is to provide relief in their time of need.
White Rose Support Group
Helping Families Who Have Lost Infants Through the Grieving Process.
Jerome’s Hope (Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston)
A support ministry for miscarriage, early infant death, prenatal diagnosis or infertility.
God’s Comfort in Loss
We are a group of mothers who have had miscarriages, and our hope is to provide grieving parents the opportunity for healing through comfort care packages, a monthly support group, one on one conversation with spiritual support, referrals, resources and more. Please visit our website to request a care package to be delivered or mailed to you directly or to receive any of our other services.
The Children’s Park of Tyler
Our support groups provide a safe place for adults to process and find purpose through their grief, following the loss of a child. The child could have been any age and the loss could be recent or many years ago. Everyone is welcome. All groups meet inside Alison’s House at The Children’s Park. Unless otherwise noted.
Sudden Angels
In Sudden Angels, you can learn ways to cope from other people going through a similar loss. You will have opportunities to:
Benefit from the perspectives and guidance of a licensed counselor and a minister during each meeting
Heal, grow and gain clarity through shared information, fellowship and compassion
Talk to others about processing and coming to terms with grief
Build a network of support, love and understanding
Include your partner, spouse, family members or friends
Austin Expecting
A list of local support groups in the Austin area.
UT Austin Health
UT Health Austin’s Pregnancy Loss Management service offers diagnostic, counseling, and management options for patients experiencing pregnancy loss. We offer a full range of therapeutic options, including expectant, medical, and surgical management. Our goal is to create a treatment plan that addresses your physical and psychosocial well-being.
Texas Children’s
A list of local support groups and resources.
Bo’s Place
This group is available to mothers who have experienced the death of an infant, a miscarriage or a stillbirth. The group meets once a week for five consecutive weeks.
Baylor Scott & White Health
A list of local support groups and other resources.
The Ecumenical Center
A list of San Antonio area bereavement groups.
Postpartum Wellness
Your friends and family may not understand your grief after miscarriage. This can lead to more isolation and sorrow. The counselors at Postpartum Wellness have received specialized training to support mothers. Regardless of whether you have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death, or are pregnant following a loss we are here for you.