Yes. Often adults find it difficult to find the words to start these challenging conversations with their children. Talking with the other adults in the peer support group and the Pathways Group Coordinators can bring some ease to these tough conversations. Contact a Pathways Coordinator at 503-775-5683 or pathways@dougy.org for more information.

Waiting until your family member is on hospice may be too late for your family to participate. Pathways is here to support your family after the diagnosis of an advanced serious illness (such as late stage cancer, ALS, and advanced neurological disease). Families have shared that having support earlier on the path helps with anxiety and not feeling so alone. Through the journey, your family member can continue to seek treatments, medical care, and maintain hope. Please contact the Pathways Coordinator if your person’s prognosis is less than three months to discuss other resources.

The Pathways Coordinator will discuss the group with you and send forms to complete prior to attending the group. Once the forms are received by the coordinator, your family can participate in the next Pathways group.

A Pathways young adult support group is not available at this time. Young adults who have a family member living with an advanced serious illness are invited to attend the adult caregiver group. Contact the Pathways Coordinator at 503-775-5683 or pathways@dougy.org to determine if Pathways could be a possible support for you.