The Right Place When Nothing Feels Right
At Dougy Center, you will find support, resources, and connection before and after a death.
Grief Resources & Toolkits
Whether you’re grieving, or you’re helping someone who is grieving, Dougy Center is here for you. Find tip sheets, activities, podcasts, and more through our personalized toolkits.
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Locate peer grief support groups in Portland and around the world.
What We Do
At Dougy Center, we create safe spaces and free resources for children and families who are grieving. Our pioneering peer grief support model, professional training, and world-renowned programs and advocacy bring hope and healing around the world.
The Impact of Dougy Center
Read stories about the positive impact of Dougy Center on children and families who are grieving
Meet the Lucas Family
Brigitte Lucas began bringing her daughter, Braelynn, to Dougy Center’s “Littles” group twice a month after her husband, Ethan, died of COVID just a few days before Christmas in 2021. Dougy Center is one of the few places where Brigitte, Braelynn, and Blaykley can talk about Ethan and feel safe to express whatever they need. Like other young children who are grieving, Braelynn struggled after Ethan’s death as she tried to understand what happened. She was tearful sometimes, mad sometimes, and sometimes regressed to earlier developmental stages. Brigitte was amazed when these behaviors began to ease not long after they started a Dougy Center group.
Read the Full StoryGrief Out Loud Podcast
Grief Out Loud is our internationally acclaimed podcast where we talk openly about death, dying, and grief
Latest Episode
May 3rd, 2024
A Living Remedy - Nicole Chung
We cannot separate grief from the context in which it occurs. This is true for Nicole Chung whose adopted parents died just two years apart in 2018 and 2020. The world of 2018 was very different than that of 2020. In 2018, Nicole and her mother could grieve for her father, together and in person. In 2020, Nicole was on the other side of the country, grieving for her mother in isolation during the early days of the pandemic. The other context that played a role in her parents's lives and their deaths is the structural inequality that exists in the U.S. economy and end of life care. Nicole chronicles all of this in her new memoir, A Living Remedy. read more...
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May 10th, 2024
2024 Reflection Benefit & Auction
Event Co-Chairs Andrew & Tia Over and Tara & Edward Kinateder cordially invite you to Reflection, Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Ave. This fabulous evening of celebration and connection begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the live auction at 6:30 p.m. The event culminates as we draw the winning ticket for the 27th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle! Funds raised through Reflection ensure that Dougy Center's grief support programs and resources are provided at no cost to families.
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May 10th, 2024
27th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle
Support families who are grieving by participating in the 27th Annual Dougy Center Porsche Boxster Raffle. The 2024 Porsche Boxster is valued at $74,560. Tickets are just $100 each and only 2,500 tickets will be sold.
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April 29th, 2024
Thank you to FOX 12 Oregon
As part of Dougy Center’s 2024 Reflection Benefit & Auction, we are shining the spotlight on our generous corporate sponsors and partners. This week we are recognizing our Exclusive Media Sponsor, FOX 12 Oregon! You may have seen our 27th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle promoted on Good Day Oregon just last month. And we look forward to welcoming Tony Martinez as our event emcee. We are proud to have FOX 12 Oregon as a partner in elevating the needs of children and families who are grieving. Thank you! Your generosity is making a positive difference in our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on May 10th!
About Dougy Center
Dougy Center was founded in 1982 to support children and families who are grieving before and after a death. Today, The Dougy Center Model is world-renowned and has helped 60,000 people find hope and healing.