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.
News & Events

May 12th, 2023
26th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle
Support families who are grieving by participating in the 26th Annual Dougy Center Porsche Boxster Raffle. This 2023 Porsche Boxster is valued at $69,970. Tickets are just $100 each and only 2,500 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on May 12, 2023 at the Dougy Center's Reflection Benefit & Auction. In addition, ticket holders will have the opportunity to win three $500 drawings. Drawings for the $500 cash prizes will be held at 2 p.m. on February 10, 2023, March 10, 2023, and April 10, 2022. Good luck and thank you for supporting Dougy Center!
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April 6th, 2023
Dougy Center Grief Education Webinar: Grief as a Mental Disorder, The Movement to Pathologize Grief
Labeling people who are grieving with “mental disorders” like Prolonged Grief Disorder, Complicated Grief, or Dysfunctional Grief has its proponents and critics. In this webinar we’ll take a brief but critical look at the movement and evidence for pathologizing grief, some of the implications of doing so, and why this matters.
Event
May 12th, 2023
2023 Reflection Benefit & Auction
Join us for Reflection presented by KinderCare Learning Companies, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Portland Art Museum and online. This fabulous evening of connection will feature original works of art made by Dougy Center participants and an amazing auction.

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 55,000 people find hope and healing.