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
June 13th, 2024
Dougy Center Grief Education Webinar: Grief as an Addiction? The Dangers of Pathologizing 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.
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May 8th, 2024
Congratulations to the winner of the 27th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle!
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for the 27th Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle! We were overwhelmed with support and sold all 2,500 tickets! Congratulations to the winner of the 2024 Porsche Boxster with ticket number 1759!
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May 8th, 2024
Thank you for making the 2024 Reflection Benefit a HUGE success!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Reflection Benefit & Auction and to everyone who participated in the online auction! The event was truly a celebration of hope, transformation, and support for Dougy Center. We appreciate our generous community who make Dougy Center's important grief support programs and resources possible.
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.