Grief support is suicide prevention.
In action sports cultures, we’re part of a vast, diverse network of people. Athletes, enthusiasts, ambassadors, creatives, leaders, and community members from many walks of life. This deep interconnectedness, while beautiful, also means we face a greater risk of encountering grief. Simply put, we love more, we lose more, and we feel more.
Grief shows up in many forms for us. It can stem from life-changing events, shifts in our communities, transitions in our careers and identities, or the loss of a loved one. Whatever the cause, grief is real, grief is hard, grief is heavy, and addressing it matters.
We at S.T.A.Y. believe that grief support is suicide prevention. You are not alone and we see the weight you carry, and we're here to help.
About Grief Support
S.T.A.Y. - Somebody's Thinking About You is offering a grief support program designed for individuals in the action sports community who have experienced loss or are navigating grief.
The action sports community is not a stranger to grief. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, a major life transition, or a shift in your personal or professional identity, this program offers a safe space to process and heal.
We invite the community to connect with a grief informed mental health professional for up to 5 free one-on-one 50 min sessions via telehealth. These sessions are tailored to support you through the emotional impact of grief and help you find stability, strength, and clarity as you move forward.
This is a space to be seen, supported, and reminded that you’re not alone, that individuals can grow around their grief, and that there is hope for healing.
This is not therapy — it’s a supportive space to help you get through this time. Grief can show up in many forms: after the death of someone close, the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or even the loss of identity. Our Grief Support program is here to offer connection, validation, and grounding when you’re feeling the weight of that loss.
You might find this helpful if:
- You're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone in your grief
- You’re looking for a space to be heard and supported without judgment
- You want practical ways to ground yourself and move through grief, one moment at a time
- You need a place to start before finding a long-term therapist
Grief Support may not be a good fit if:
- You are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts that feel unmanageable, or symptoms of active psychosis
- Your grief is very new and raw, and you feel like you're barely making it through the day — individual therapy may be more supportive in this stage
- You are required to attend as part of a court order — this space is voluntary and based on mutual readiness to participate
If you are experiencing any of the above items, please contact 988 if you are in crisis, or a mental health professional for a higher level of care.
Everyone’s grief looks different. If you’re unsure whether this is the right space for you, reach out — we can talk it through and help connect you with the level of support that meets your needs.
S.t.a.y.'s grief support team:
We are in need of mental health professionals to join our grief team
Are you a mental health professional who is passionate about S.T.A.Y.’s mission and grief work?
Click here if you are interested in volunteering your time providing grief support and joining our team.
S.T.A.Y Grief Support is an extension of S.T.A.Y’s mission to promote mental wellness within the action sports community.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with grief, please reach out today.