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.
Find Grief Support Near You
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
A light for families who are grieving
Leslie Harter-Berg brought her two boys, Wit (now 9) and Rory (now 7), to Dougy Center’s Littles group after their husband and father, Ryan, died suddenly in 2019 of an aneurysm and stroke. Talking about a death with young children who are grieving can be difficult. Leslie values the practical things she and the boys learned at Dougy Center, and they continue to bring Ryan up in conversation.“Dougy Center is such a beautiful safe place to walk through dark things.”
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
November 25th, 2025
Going To College With Grief - Loss In Young Adulthood
When Hilary was 18, her oldest sister, Kelly, died from a rare cancer called DSRCT (desmoplastic small round cell tumor). In the same year, Hilary left for college and her parents divorced - three life-altering events that reshaped her relationships, sense of stability, and the early years of adulthood. read more...
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May 8th, 2026
29th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle
Buy a ticket. Help a child. Win a Porsche! Support families who are grieving by participating in the 29th Annual Dougy Center Porsche Boxster Raffle. Tickets are just $100 each and only 2,500 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 8, 2026 at the Dougy Center's Reflection Benefit & Auction.
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November 18th, 2025
Holidays & Grief
The pressures around the holidays can be even more challenging after the death of a family member. Here are some tips to consider that may help as you navigate the challenges, as well as a Holiday Plan Worksheet downloadable flyer to help you work through these decisions together as a family.
Event
January 26th, 2026
2026 Virtual Professional Seminar
Supporting anyone in grief can often feel intimidating. If you are one of the many helping professionals who does not have formal grief education, Dougy Center's Virtual Professional Seminar provides the tools and information to become grief-informed. Learn with colleagues from around the United States and beyond who support, or plan to support, people who are grieving of all ages — from children and teens to young adults and adult caregivers.
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.