The Comfort Cub
Health and Human ServicesCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Comfort Cub is a small nonprofit organization in the health and human services sector, based in Encinitas, California. It provides a weighted teddy bear designed to deliver deep pressure and proprioceptive input, with the aim of reducing anxiety and creating a sense of security. The bears are intended to support people experiencing grief and other mental or emotional challenges, and can be used in hospitals, schools, or at home. The organization emphasizes community-based support for individuals and families facing loss and related emotional difficulties. It maintains a presence online at thecomfortcub.org and operates with a limited staff.