Free and low-cost support for South Asian individuals and families in Austin navigating grief, loss, and life's hardest transitions
SAATH Support and Healing Network serves South Asian individuals and families in Austin navigating grief, loss, serious illness, and difficult life transitions. The areas below describe the support and services we provide — all free or low-cost, delivered in English and South Asian languages. Contact us to get connected or get involved.
SAATH provides a safe, structured, and culturally responsive space for South Asian individuals navigating the loss of a loved one. Our grief support work centers on community — bringing people together to share, listen, and heal alongside others who truly understand their experience.
Languages: English, Hindi, and other South Asian languages · Free to all
Rooted in South Asian traditions of collective care, SAATH's healing circles bring community members together through shared storytelling, cultural rituals, and mutual support. These intimate gatherings honor the ways our communities have always healed — together.
In-person · Austin community venues · Free to all
SAATH provides culturally grounded education and workshops on grief, anxiety, caregiver burnout, and emotional resilience — designed to reduce stigma and equip South Asian community members with practical tools for their most difficult moments.
In-person and online · Free to all
Family caregivers in South Asian households carry enormous responsibility — often in silence. SAATH provides dedicated support for caregivers navigating the physical, emotional, and financial demands of caring for a seriously ill or aging loved one.
Focused on caregiver wellness · Free to all
Young South Asians (ages 12–25) navigating loss or family hardship deserve age-appropriate, culturally sensitive support. SAATH's youth programming helps young people develop emotional strength and community connection through peer mentorship and workshops.
Ages 12–25 · Workshops and peer mentorship · Free to all
South Asian elders often face isolation, language barriers, and cultural distance from mainstream support services. SAATH reaches South Asian elders through phone companionship, community luncheons, home visits, and connection to local resources.
Home visits, phone support, community meals · Free to all
When a family is in crisis following a loss or serious hardship, practical support can make a profound difference. SAATH provides emergency financial assistance, meal support, and help with essential expenses for families in need. All requests are handled with complete confidentiality and dignity.
Confidential application · For families in need
SAATH believes in investing in the futures of South Asian young people who have faced loss or family hardship. Our scholarship program provides annual financial awards to students in the Austin area who have experienced loss or family hardship.
Annual award up to $1,000 · Deadline announced annually
Navigating mental health, housing, legal, and social services can be overwhelming — especially in a language or culture that is not your own. SAATH provides one-on-one guidance in multiple South Asian languages to help community members access mental health, housing, social, and legal resources.
One-on-one · Multiple South Asian languages · Free to all
Healing within South Asian communities is often deeply intertwined with cultural and spiritual practices. SAATH honors this by building space for community prayers, cultural memorials, and heritage-based remembrance — acknowledging that grief and healing look different across our diverse backgrounds.
Community events · Rooted in South Asian traditions · Free to all