The Kita Center

06/05/2026

The Kita Center is honored to join Samaritans, Inc. and the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention for "After the Aftermath: Grief Support for Su***de Loss."

As part of the ongoing webinar series hosted by the Center for Su***de Research and Prevention at Mass General Brigham and Harvard University, this conversation will explore ways to support individuals, families, and communities after a su***de loss.

We hope you'll join us.

Register for free at https://csrp.mgh.harvard.edu/webinars/

CSRP is hosting a webinar series: After the Aftermath: Grief Support for Su***de Loss.

Featuring Sissi O'Shaughnessy Senior Director of Su***de Grief Support Services at Samaritans, Steven Karaiskos of The Kita Center, and Michele Lee from American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.

To attend this free webinar, register here: https://mgb-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017750729081/WN_C4fGlFMgTNKOa_D962eQBw #/registration

Mass General Brigham

06/03/2026

Thank you for everyone who joined the Walking for Kita event at Pineland Farms last weekend, and for Colby for organizing such a lovely event!!

06/01/2026

Help us stock our campus for the season ahead! 🧡

From art supplies, health and safety, to cleaning products and program materials, the items on our Amazon Wish List help us create meaningful experiences for children, families, and individuals navigating su***de loss.

Every item purchased helps ensure our programs are ready to welcome those who need them most.

🧡 View our Amazon Wish List here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IER0QKY0Y4ZW?ref_=wl_share

Remember to share your name and mailing address on the gift note so we can thank you! Thank you for your support of Kita.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Photos by Laura Elaines Photography

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05/27/2026

Listening Without Fixing (formally called "Listening Centered-Care") is an interactive gathering for families and community members focused on connection, presence, and learning how to better support one another through life’s hard moments, simply by listening.

Saturday, June 13, 2026
114 E Shore Drive, Acton, Maine
10 AM - Noon

This event is good for all ages, but especially engaging for kids ages 8 or older.

Together, we will:
• Read and reflect on a beloved children's book
• Explore what meaningful listening actually looks like
• Participate in hands-on storytelling and connection activities
• Practice listening without rushing to solve or fix
• Spend time connecting in community and nature

Please register at https://forms.gle/DbE24A73XNiCPPLr5

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Parking is available on-site. Please note there is a short walk from the parking area to the Kita Commons where the event will take place.

05/27/2026

What are the facilities like? Where would I be staying?

It’s a question we hear often, and an important one.

The Kita Center sits on a waterfront campus in southern Maine, designed to feel both comfortable and connected to nature. We know grief work is hard enough, so we’ve been intentional about creating spaces that feel safe, welcoming, and comfortable.

Our cabins and buildings are new, clean, and thoughtfully designed. Bathhouses are located nearby and include private shower, restroom, and changing spaces, so you still have privacy and your own space when you need it.

During the Young Adult Resilience Retreat, participants stay in shared cabins with peers.

During the Family Resilience Retreat, each family has their own cabin space.

Across both retreats, the campus includes gathering spaces, quiet places to step away, access to the water, and areas for activities like art, archery, nature exploration, and more.

While we try to preserve an authentic and rustic Maine experience, this isn’t about roughing it. It’s about creating an environment that feels supportive and intentional for this kind of healing work.

We are located less than 2 hours from Boston, and about 1 hour from Portland, Maine.

Young Adult Resilience Retreat
📅 June 25–28, 2026

Family Resilience Retreat
📅 August 6–9, 2026

Apply: https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=campkita
Scholarship Application: https://forms.gle/UUFo36DEKhp3q7Ps8

05/26/2026

Sound on 🎶

Despite the rain, more than 125 people joined us yesterday to celebrate our Grand Opening. Thank you to each and every one of you-- and to those who were with us in spirit from afar.

To everyone who walked the trails, toured the campus, shared stories, toasted marshmallows by the fire, and helped fill this space with warmth, connection, and care, thank you. Watching people experience the campus for the first time is something we will not forget.

A special thank you to 3 Shades of Gray for creating the atmosphere throughout the afternoon. Your music brought a beautiful balance of joy, reflection, and community to the day, and we are so grateful you shared your talents with us.

After the toast, the speeches, and a bit of chilly huddling indoors while it sprinkled outside, we were grateful this moment was captured. It holds a quiet glimpse of what this place will continue to offer for years to come—slowing down, being present in nature, and connecting with one another.

More photos and reflections to come soon. 💚