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No Child or Teen Should Grieve Alone

Desert Blooms Grief Center offers free, compassionate support to children, teens, and families navigating the death of a loved one. Because healing is possible
—and no one should face loss without help.
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Join a Support Group

Grief is heavy—but you don’t have
to carry it alone.


We offer age-appropriate peer support groups for children, teens, and caregivers. Led by trained volunteers, each session provides a safe space to share, connect, and heal—at no cost to families.
You’re Not Alone—Join Us
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Volunteer

Help a child feel seen, heard, and supported.

Our volunteers make all the difference. Whether you’re guiding group activities or helping behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a mission that matters.
Make a Direct Impact
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Donate

Your gift gives grieving families
the support they need.


Every donation helps us provide free grief support to children and caregivers across Doña Ana County. Your generosity brings hope—and helps healing take root.
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Grief looks different
for every child.

At Desert Blooms Grief Center, we provide free, age-appropriate peer support for children, teens, and their families after the death of a loved one. Through guided weekly groups, we help kids find ways to express their grief, build resilience, and feel less alone.

Founded by someone who’s been there, we believe no child should have to navigate loss without understanding, community, and care.
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Why This Work Matters

Grief changes everything—especially for kids. In New Mexico, the numbers speak for themselves:
These are more than numbers—they’re kids in our classrooms, neighborhoods, and homes. Desert Blooms is here to make sure none of them grieve alone.
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1 in 7

Children
in New Mexico will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18
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0K
Families
will lose a parent or sibling by the age of 25 in New Mexico
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1st

Overall
New Mexico is 1st overall in the nation for childhood bereavement.

Programs Offered

In addition to our peer grief support groups, we offer various programs that support children and teens throughout the community.
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Grief Support
Groups

Grief can be confusing, overwhelming, and isolating—especially for kids and teens.
Our weekly peer groups offer a safe place...
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Community Education
& Outreach

Grief doesn’t just show up at home. We work with schools, professionals, and local organizations to share tools, training...
COMING SOON
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Life Skills
Seminars

Teaching life skills that can be lost, such as managing finances and relationships, following the death of a loved one, for children and teens.
COMING SOON
Coming Soon

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Local, State & Remote Grief Resources

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December 17, 2025
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You can download this information by clicking on the following link: Remote Grief Resources   Local, State & Remote Grief Resources   Desert Blooms Grief Center Las Cruces, NM – desertbloomsgriefcenter.org Weekly peer grief support groups for children and teens who’ve experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Additional group for parents/caregivers of the […]
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My Mother’s Keeper: A Story of Childhood Loss

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May 26, 2025
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The guidance counselor had called me into her office after I’d spent my spring break attending my mother’s funeral. This school was still new to me, and yet they all knew the most significant thing to have ever happened to me. The woman explained how she wanted to introduce me to two other students who’d […]
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You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Grief shows up in different ways—for kids, teens, and the adults who love them. We’re here for:

- The five-year-old who doesn’t understand what “gone” means.
- The teen who looks fine on the outside but is unraveling inside.
- The caregiver trying to stay strong for everyone else.

If you’re navigating loss, we’re ready to walk beside you
—with free, age-appropriate support when you need it most.
We’re Here When You’re Ready
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