The Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families
Through our National Center for Grieving Children and Families we provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.
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We are sad to report that The Dougy Center main building on southeast 52nd burned down on the night of Sunday June 21st. We WILL rebuild the center that is so important to the many grieving children and families we serve.
There are 3 things we want you to know:
- We will continue to provide our program to all families. Staff are calling families and volunteers with information. You may also check this website as we will update it frequently.
- YOU CAN HELP! Although The Dougy Center has insurance coverage we need and welcome your generous donations. Use the secure online option or mail a check payable to the Dougy Center to:
The Dougy Center
PO Box 86852
Portland, OR 97286 USA
At this time, we are unable to accept in kind donations because of lack of space to store them.
- Finally, the dedication of the new play structure at the center will take place as scheduled on Monday June 29th 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm and will include remembrances of the building that burned. Everyone who is interested in The Dougy Center is welcome to attend.
We hope you will keep The Dougy Center in your thoughts.
Support in a Safe Place
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
The Dougy Center was the first center in the United States to provide peer support groups for grieving children. We'd like to share with you what we have learned from over 20,000 children, teens and families we've served since 1982.
Through our National Center we provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.
The Dougy Center is supported solely through private support from individuals, foundations and companies, and receives no state or federal funding. The Dougy Center does not charge a fee for its services.