Hand to Hold

Support for Black NICU Families
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-16 12:00 (America/Chicago)
A safe space for black NICU families to come and connect through the shared experience of a NICU stay, and life after the NICU. In this space, we will discuss the differences of being black in the NICU and the common obstacles we face as black families. We will talk about the micro aggressions we face, advocating for your baby and the on going ups and downs in the NICU.

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NICU Families Support Group
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-19 18:30 - 19:30
The NICU Families Support Group is for families learning to navigate life in the NICU, or life after a NICU stay.

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High-Risk Pregnancy Support Group
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
The High-Risk Pregnancy Support Group is a group for moms and mothers-to-be who may have increased health risks during pregnancy.

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Cafecito con Familias NICU
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00
Un espacio seguro para conectarse con otros padres, compartir su experiencia, hacer preguntas o simplemente escuchar y recibir apoyo.

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Love & Loss Support Group for Bereaved Parents
2026-01-22 17:00 - 18:00
A support group for families who have experienced a bereavement in the NICU or after a NICU stay. We also welcome parents whose baby has been referred to palliative and/or hospice care.

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NICU Family Celebration
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Branch Park Pavilion, 2201 Aldrich Street, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
The NICU Family Celebration is a free, family-friendly event including joyful moments, remembrance, activities for all ages, and spaces where every NICU story is honored with care.

Register today and be part of a day centered on NICU families and strengthened by the community around them.
www.handtohold.org/nicucelebration

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Hope Gala
2026-09-26 | Branch Park Pavilion, 2201 Aldrich Street, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
Planning for the 2026 Hope Gala is underway! Stay tuned for updates and announcements.

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2026 NICU Mental Health Conference
2026-11-04 10:00 - 2026-11-05 17:00 | https://handtohold.org/calendar/2026-nicu-mental-health-conference/
Hand to Hold’s NICU Mental Health Conference is the only national conference bringing together NICU parents and NICU professionals to learn, discuss critical mental health topics, and inspire advocacy to improve the immediate and long-term mental health of NICU families. Conference themes include health equity, burnout and self-care, trauma-informed care, and grief and loss.

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