When the unthinkable happens and a child’s life is turned upside down following the death or advanced serious illness of a parent or sibling, families turn to Dougy Center for support. Here, children and their families have access to expert-led grief support groups and resources when they need them, for as long as they need them, and at no cost.

When families are grieving a death, they’re often overwhelmed not just by the death itself, but also by the financial burdens and uncertainties that come with it. Your sustaining gifts ensure there is never a financial barrier to life-saving, life-changing grief support.

Every conversation, support group, and resource offered by Dougy Center is made possible through the generosity of donors. Your support helps ensure that families facing grief are not left to navigate grief alone.

Every year, your support helps Dougy Center:

Respond to more than 23,000 crisis, information, referral, and intake calls

Provide in-person peer support to more than 3,300 children, teens, young adults, and families through their grief journey

Train more than 4,000 people on best practices to support children and families who are grieving

Reach over 340,000 visitors seeking support, information, training, and resources on our website