Resources for Family & Friends

Help for the Helper

Resources for family, friends, and caring community members who are supporting kids and families who are grieving

Sibling Death

After the death of a sibling

Death of a Parent

After the death of a parent or caregiver

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When an Extended Family Member Has Died

When a child in your life has experienced the death of a grandparent, aunt or uncle, close family friend, or other extended family member

After a Death

Due to illness, medical reasons, an accident, or violent death

A Suicide Death

In a child’s life and how to help

Advanced Serious Illness

In a family and how to help kids

Activities for Kids & Teens

Find downloadable activities for young children to teenagers

All Resources

Find Grief Support Near You

Locate peer grief support groups in Portland and around the world

Portland Metro Area

Dougy Center helps kids and families who are grieving through peer support groups and sharing in a safe place.

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Worldwide Program Directory

Find one of the 500 programs using The Dougy Center Model worldwide near you.

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In School

Grief support shouldn’t stop at home. Get critical information on how to advocate for your student while they are grieving and to share with your child’s teacher and school administrators.

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