Pathways offers peer support groups for children, teens, and their adults when a family member is living with an advanced serious illness, which is a disease that has been diagnosed as incurable. Pathways consists of a group for children, a group for teens, a group for adult caregivers, and a group for the adults diagnosed with an advanced serious illness. All groups meet at the same time so families can come together. Groups are ongoing and you can join any time.

The Pathways group is not available in a Spanish speaking format at this time. Program staff who speak Spanish are available for questions and there are resources available in Spanish for before and after a death here. Please contact Dougy Center at 503-775-5683 for more information.

Pathways support groups meet for 1.5 hours in-person every other week. The groups take place at our Southeast Portland location. Dougy Center does not have a Pathways virtual group or meet at other locations at this time.

Groups for children and teens involve discussion, play, and activities where they can share with peers who are having similar experiences. Here they learn tools for coping while in a supportive environment. Adult groups offer facilitated conversations about living with an advanced serious illness themselves or within their family. Through playing, talking, and listening, your family will find understanding, connection, and community.