The Christi Center

Join Us for Coffee at the Christi Center!

The Christi Center is hosting an open house on Wednesday, April 29th, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at our center, located at 2306 Hancock Drive, Austin, Texas 78756.

Please join us for a cup of coffee and to learn more about the peer-based services we provide at no cost to our members. We hope to see you there!

Parking is available in our lot and next door at Pat's Games.

The INTO LIGHT Project, a national non-profit organization, presents powerful public exhibitions that share the stories and portraits of individuals who have lost their lives to drug addiction. Their mission is to transform the conversation around addiction through the impact of original art and personal narratives.

"Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories" is currently displayed at the School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, through May 23, 2026.

Each exhibition features up to 30 original graphite portraits of individuals from the host state who have succumbed to drug addiction/poisoning or related causes, accompanied by professionally written stories about their lives. At the end of each exhibition, the family of the deceased receives the original portrait, professionally framed, of those lost.

For more information, please visit intolightproject.org/exhibits/texas-fall-2025

Have you heard of INTO LIGHT? INTO LIGHT Project, a national non-profit, creates public exhibitions of original portraits and individual stories of people who have died from the disease of drug addiction in locations around the country. Their mission is to change the conversation about drug addiction through the power of original art and story.

KOOP Radio's hosts of ATX Dispatch hosted an on-air conversation with Annie Hernandez of Christi Center and Theresa Clower of INTO LIGHT.

Listen about the project here:

ATX Dispatch - KOOP Radio 91.7 FM ATX Dispatch explores timely news, commentary and information from Austin and the surrounding communities here in Central Texas. Our weekly show is informed

April is Counseling Awareness Month!

Professional counselors help people gain personal insights, develop strategies, and come up with real-life solutions to the problems and challenges they face in every area of life. Powered by the American Counseling Association—more than 62,000 members strong—Counseling Awareness Month provides an opportunity to celebrate both the counseling profession and individuals who do this important work.

This year, we’re spotlighting mental health for children and adolescents, along with other information about how to effectively engage with professional counselors.

National Crime Victims' Rights Week

National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) 2026 will be observed from April 19–25, 2026, focusing on honoring survivors and advancing victims' rights.

The 2026 theme is "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protect victims, serve communities," highlighting the need for comprehensive support, trauma-informed services, and community-driven action.

We thank Cathy Collins, Christi Center's Crime Victim Advocate, and our volunteers for providing support to our community members in need.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please complete our intake form at: christicenter.org/get-started, or call our intake line at: 512-467-2600.

Christi Center will be closed on Friday, April 4th, in observance of Good Friday.

If you are in need of support, or know someone in need of grief support after the death of a loved one, call us, or complete our intake form. christicenter.org/get-started. 512-467-2600

Ever thought about joining groups at the Christi Center but weren’t sure about it? We have the perfect opportunity for you to visit and learn about the Center! Join us for a Christi Center Open House. Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Christi Center, 2306 Hancock Dr., Austin, TX 78756.

Ever thought about joining groups at the Christi Center but weren’t sure about it? We have the perfect opportunity for you to visit and learn about the Center! Join us for a Christi Center Open House. Wednesday, April 29th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Christi Center, 2306 Hancock Dr., Austin, TX 78756.

Enjoy a coffee as you tour the space, meet our board, learn more about our grief support programs and signature events, and see firsthand how we support Central Texas.

We hope to see you there!

https://christicenter.org/calendar/christi-center-open-house/

The Christi Center was awarded a $100k grant, partnering with the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to provide services that will help expand access to mental health and grief support services for children, families, and adults navigating loss and trauma in the aftermath of the July 4th floods.

Thank you, KXAN, for helping us spread the word. You can watch the coverage at: kxan.com/news/local/austin/christi-center-grant-aids-families-after-july-4-floods

If you are in need of services, or know someone in need, call our intake line at: 512-467-2600, or fill out an intake form at christicenter.org/get-started

Join Us for Christi Center's 5th Healing Monday

Christi Neville, Peer Support Coordinator at the Christi Center, will bring us a 5th Monday Healing Workshop on March 30th, at 7 pm.

She is proud to host Jeff Morneault, Certified Financial Planner, to talk to Christi Center's members about financial planning and transitions following a loss.

In the spirit of education and empowerment, Jeff will touch on a variety of post-loss financial issues as well as how to prioritize and navigate them when we're overwhelmed with grief.

It's free to attend. Please email Christi at [email protected] to RSVP.

Thank you for participating in Amplify Austin Day!

This year, thanks to your collective giving, the Christi Center raised 80% of our goal on Amplify Austin's page. We raised $24,000 from 134 donors!

With offline gifts and gifts via our website, we surpassed our goal and raised $40,685!

It’s your generosity that helps create a better Central Texas for all of us. We rely on the support of our community to ensure that no one grieves the death of a loved one alone.

If you or someone you know needs grief counseling,
call us at 512-467-2600, or complete an intake form at christicenter.org/get-started.