We Need Your Help

The Solace Tree is currently doing whatever it takes to continue to be a resource for our community and Northern Nevada during this COVID-19 crisis.

We are providing Zoom meetings for our current Solace Tree family and doing our best to provide the community and connection and support we always have.
We are still running our office. Non-COVID losses continue to plague our community. We take calls daily and add new families who have experienced suicide and other loss.
We are providing workplace support, via Zoom, to those all over Northern Nevada.
We are working toward our future. We continue to have voice and Zoom calls with National and state networks to prepare for teachers support, university trainings, and other options in the fall. We know people will need us more next year than ever before.

HOWEVER, because we rely on grants, donations, and fundraisers, we are truly desperate for financial support at this time. All of our fundraisers have been canceled. We are still working, and we are asking you to please donate today to help The Solace Tree continue our community support, serving those who need us most.

~ Emilio Parga, The Solace Tree

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Grief Support ProgramsLearn More

Have you heard about our Good Grief Project for schools? The GGP is a preventative and community outreach program that meets with students identified at risk or in need. This program has been specifically designed to support children and teens from ages 5- 18 (K- 12) who are grieving a loss or struggling emotionally and mentally.

Find Out More About the Good Grief Project

In the Media

Watch the ARTEFFECTS Special on PBS featuring the Solace Tree

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Testimonials

The parts of the talk that were especially pointed at the situation we had all just experienced was particularly helpful. For people that were on the fence about "talking about death" the philosophy seemed to have more impact when we entered the discussion as it related to the specific family who experienced a loss.

Anonymous April 1, 2016

The times during the discussion when other parents shared their experiences in talking to their kids as well as points where Emilio encouraged parents to share how they may answer if a child asked a specific question was really powerful and helpful as we move forward.

Lake Tahoe School - Presentation Attendee April 1, 2016

My husband and I always knew that we would have an honest discussion with our child about the situation, but I felt Emilio's group session empowered us and gave us tools to do so without hesitation.

Anonymous April 1, 2016

It was so helpful when Emilio gave us a few phrases and specific semantics for talking with our preschooler. ("This person was very, very, very, very, very sick and the doctors did their very, very, very, very very best.") It helped that we had a few key phrases that we were going to use in unison as parents.

Presentation Attendee - Lake Tahoe School April 1, 2016

My group has encouraged me to talk about my loss

Jim July 21, 2015

I miss my mommy everyday

Kimmy July 21, 2015

Moving forward did not mean forgetting my past

Teri July 21, 2015

I never feel stupid asking questions about my daddy’s death

Samantha July 21, 2015

Everyone is kind and really listens

Jim July 21, 2015

It makes me feel good about talking about my brother. The volunteers are amazing because they just listen. I know I am not the only one going through this.

Shayla - Teen Participant July 8, 2015

“It gives me a safe place to grieve. I always look forward to coming to Solace Tree.”

Sheri - Adult Participant July 8, 2015

The Solace Tree is that safe place. Kids have the place, and parents have the support. "My dad" was also someone's husband. "My brother" was someone's son. "My grandma" was someone's mom.

Solace. You'll find it here.

Dianne A. April 30, 2015