OREGON LGBTQ RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
Selected resources listed on this website focus on providing services and support to reduce mental health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ young people.
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Jun 3 all-day
4th Dimension Recovery
Recovery Meetings – Monday through Sunday
MONDAYS
Love Wins @ 5:30PM
Welcomes youth, LGBTQ+ non-binary and POC. Low-key NA book study meeting that offers an inclusive, safe space for marginalized people.
ZOOM: https://www.zoom.us/j/904315993
A New Freedom, A New Happiness @ 7:15PM
AA Big Book study for all. Newcomers welcome.
No More Methin’ Around @ 9PM
New CMA meeting started by young people in the community!
Night Owls @ 11PM
TUESDAYS
Open 4 Attack @ 5:30PM
Men’s open recovery meeting that promotes strength through vulnerability and positive feedback
Southern Comfort @ 7:30PM
Traditional weekly AA speaker meeting that celebrates birthdays.
HYBRID, Zoom ID: 345-408-4670
WEDNESDAYS
SOUNDS OF RECOVERY @ 6:00PM
Energized open recovery meeting that holds a safe space for creative shares such as dance, music, poetry, etc.
Night Owls @ 11PM
THURSDAYS
KNUCKLEHEADS @ 7:30-9:00PM
Hybrid AA Closed Men’s meeting. We meet frequently so that newcomers may find the fellowship they seek. HYBRID ZOOM ID: 779-832-085 PW: Knucks
Night Owls @ 11PM
FRIDAYS
Sick Friends 7:00PM
OPEN AA MEETING: welcoming of people from all stages of the recovery journey. COME FOR THE COFFEE STAY FOR THE MESSAGE
Night Owls @ 11:PM
SATURDAYS
FOUNDATIONS @ 6:30PM
H.A. meeting started by young people in the community!
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ 8:00PM
Weekly Saturday night speaker meeting. @ new speakers every week!
HIBRID ZOOM ID: 438-175-7799 PW SNL
Night Owls @ 11PM
SUNDAYS
QUEENS W/A SOLUTION @ 10:00AM
A diverse NA meeting for female identifying and non-binary persons with a strong group conscious & reliable home group.
ZOOM: 818-48810-739 PW: queens
S.M.A.R.T @ 5:30PM
To learn CBT skill for coping wi/addiction in recovery
F*CK DRUGS GET HIGH ON LIFE @ 7:00PM
Open NA meeting with a growing community presence
Night Owls @ 11PM
Want to start a new meeting at Milwaukie 4D?
Contact ELLY at: 971-865-9732
Jun 3 all-day
Oregon Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship of mutual support for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alateens are members of the Al‑Anon Family Groups who have suffered because of the alcoholism of a loved one.
See Alateen Safety Guidelines (PDF format).
Find a Meeting
https://www.oregonal-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Newcomers Information
https://www.oregonal-anon.org/information-for-the-newcomer-2
Excerpt(s):
How will Al-Anon help me?
Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help.
In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Al-Anon can help you:
- Hear others’ experiences
- Find healthier ways to respond to the addicted person
- Understand your own role in addiction and recovery
- Learn the importance of supporting your loved one
- Focus on today using the “one step at a time” approach
Al-Anon is not for people trying to find their own recovery. It is only for the people who love and care for them.
For more information, you can contact:
Oregon Al-Anon Alateen Public Information
Email: PublicInfo@OregonAl-Anon.org
Website: https://www.OregonAl-Anon.org
Phone: (888) 4AL-ANON / (888) 425-2666
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Al-Anon World Service Office (WSO)
Website: http://www.al-anon.org
Phone Toll Free: (888) 4AL-ANON / (888) 425-2666
MOBILE DEVICE APP
NEW: Al Anon (National) has a Mobile Device App
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/mobile-app/
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Social Media: Al-Anon Family Groups WSO (World Service Organization) on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlAnonFamilyGroupsWSO/
Other social media groups exist such as:
Social Media: Al-Anon (National) Family Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/315944152429622
Social Media: Alateen (National) on Facebook
Jun 3 all-day
The Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide has created a county-based LGBTQ+ Youth Resource List. ( 14 Pages in PDF Format)
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The Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide
Statewide Suicide Prevention Liaison:
Annette Marcus
Email:amarcus@aocmhp.org
Phone: (503) 399-7201
Suicide Prevention Project Specialist:
Jennifer Fraga
Email: jfraga@aocmhp.org
Phone: (503) 399-7201
MORE OREGON RESCOURCES
OREGON LGBTQ CRISIS LINES
Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.
CRISIS & SUPPORT LINES
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
If you or a friend are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are having a crisis and need support, contact Oregon’s Lines for Life: 800-273-8255.
Lines for Life will connect you with 24-hr crisis lines that provide crisis intervention and targeted support for youth, families, older adults, military service members and veterans for mental health crises and support, suicide prevention, help with addiction and recovery and racial equity and support – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
English: 800-273-8255
En español: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491.
Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily, 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by adult call counselors) or chat online at the YouthLine website.
Text: “teen2teen” to 839863
Chat online: at YouthLine website
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 with the message “Home” for support any time, night or day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – National suicide prevention support, available 24/7. Call: 800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio – in Spanish call: 888-628-9454.
LGBTQ CRISIS LINES & ONLINE CHAT
Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) 24 hours: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat is available 24/7 days a week, or you can text the word “START” to 678-678, available 24/7.
CHAT SPACE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH
Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – to report child abuse and neglect call: 855-503-SAFE (7233), available 24/7.
PARENT SUPPORT LINES
Reach Out Oregon Warmline – Parent Support Line call: 833-732-2467, Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).
A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR
Asian Pacific Island Pride
Non-profit organization that serves LGBTQ API communities in greater Portland and provides safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate and bring communities together. apipride@gmail.com
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
A multi-service agency that provides a wide range of services and supports for Native American children, youth, adults and families, including Two-Spirit and LGBTQ support groups and events.
PDX Latinx Pride – Pride events in Portland for the Latinx LGBTQ community, families and allies. Central facebook page provides a space to connect throughout the year – www.facebook.com/PDXlatinxpride
Portland Two-Spirit Society
P2SS is a social, cultural, educational, resource group for the LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Natives and their families; to come together and share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.
Sankofa Collective Northwest
Sankofa provides support, education and advocacy for Black families, friends and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants and an annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Sankofa began as the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S. and relaunched as the Sankofa Collective Northwest in 2016.
Utopia PDX – United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Portland
Portland chapter of a nonprofit organization by and for queer and trans Pacific Islanders that provides support, community organizing, political engagement, and cultural stewardship. https://www.facebook.com/utopiaportland
YOUTH RESOURCES – STATE ACCESS
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
SMYRC’s on-site center in Portland provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities such as art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, resource referral, counseling, and education. Through Bridge 13, SMYRC provides LGBTQ trainings, educational workshops and consultations for social support staff, health professionals, youth providers, and educators. SMRYC also helps families and youth find local resources in their communities that support LGBTQ youth and families.
Oregon Queer Youth Summit
A conference held by and for queer and trans identified youth and their allies from the state of Oregon. Leadership development and organizing events happens year-round.
SCHOOL RESOURCES – STATEWIDE
Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition (OSSCC)
A coalition of public and private organizations in Oregon that supports community efforts to reduce youth suicide and risk behaviors for LGBTQ youth. Provides education, data collection, and support services to create safe schools and communities for youth, teachers, and families.
GSA (Genders & Sexualities Alliance) School Clubs
GSA school clubs are available in many Oregon schools to provide support for LGBTQ students and allies and to provide education and events to promote safer schools and communities. Individual GSAs are listed by county and by school. (See National listings for information on GSA Network – a national organization that provides education and training to help students and local GSA clubs in schools to advocate for safer schools and policies to protect LGBTQ students from harassment and victimization.)
GLSEN Oregon
State chapter of the national organization that works to ensure safe schools for all students. GLSEN’s state chapter supports students and educators to adopt LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plan teacher trainings, and hold events for students, educators, parents, and allies.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Basic Rights Oregon Fierce Families Network
Advocates for public policy that meets the needs of a breadth of the LGBTQ communities. Provides and distributes resources to help families understand their LGBTQ+ children.
Pride Foundation Scholarship Program
Community foundation that funds LGBTQ programs and supports in the Northwest, and funds scholarships for LGBTQ student leaders.
YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES BY COUNTY
BENTON COUNTY
Cheldelin Middle School Pride Club
Cheldelin Middle School sponsored group that provides a confidential, safe space for students to support each other.
Corvallis High School Sexuality And Gender Alliance (SAGA)
A Corvallis High School sponsored GSA group that promotes understanding, acceptance and inclusion of all.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas High School GSA
A Clackamas High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Milwaukie High School & Milwaukie Academy of the Arts Queer-Straight Alliance
A Milwaukie High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
The Living Room
A safe space that provides peer support and youth drop-in services, resources to promote personal growth and leadership skills, to build relationships and promote positive development of LGBTQ youth and allies.
Youth ERA Clackamas
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
CLATSOP COUNTY
Astoria High School Rainbow Alliance (GSA)
An Astoria High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Lower Columbia Q Center
A community center that provides a range of resources and support activities for LGBTQ youth and adults, including youth support and educational activities.
Seaside High School GSA
A Seaside High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Scappoose High School FLATH/GSA
A Scappoose High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
COOS COUNTY
PFLAG Coos Bay/South Coast
A Coos Bay/South Coast chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Youth ERA Coos
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
CROOK COUNTY
PFLAG Central Oregon
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
PFLAG Prineville
A Prineville chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
CURRY COUNTY
Brookings-Harbor High School LGBTQ+ and Straight Alliance Club
A Brookings-Harbor High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Curry County
Curry County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
PFLAG Central Oregon
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Mountain View High School GSA
A Mountain View High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
PFLAG Douglas County
A Douglas County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY
Hood River Valley High School GSA
A Hood River Valley High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
JACKSON COUNTY
Lotus Rising Project
A community organization in Southern Oregon that provides activities and services for LGBTQ youth and adults.
Phoenix High School GSA
A Phoenix High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Youth ERA Medford
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
Grants Pass High School Southern Oregon Pride (GSA)
A Grants Pass High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Grants Pass
A Grants Pass chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
LANE COUNTY
Churchill High School GSA
A Churchill High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Sheldon High School GSA
A Sheldon High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
South Eugene High School GSA
A South Eugene High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Trans*Ponder
A Lane County parent support group for families and caregivers with gender diverse children.
Willamette High School GSA
A Willamette High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/Willamette-High-School-GSA-273630792665482
Youth ERA Eugene
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Newport High School GSA
A Newport High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Oregon Central Coast
Oregon Central Coast chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
The Bravery Center
A resource center that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14-24, in Lincoln County.
LINN COUNTY
Intersection Connection via Zoom
A support group for area middle and high school students with regular meetings held on Zoom.
Out-N-About
A support group for high school-aged LGBTQ youth in Linn and Benton with regular meetings via Zoom.
MARION COUNTY
PFLAG Salem
Salem chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Rainbow Youth
Support groups for middle and high school students in Marion and Polk Counties. Services include social activities, and individual support.
Youth ERA Salem
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Asian Pacific Island Pride
Non-profit organization that serves LGBTQ API communities in greater Portland and provides safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate and bring communities together. apipride@gmail.com
Brave Space, LLC
An organization that provides counseling and support and facilitates access to knowledgeable providers for transgender and genderqueer young people, adults and their families.
Bridging Voices
A chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth, ages 13-21 in a safe, accessible place for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music. Bridging Voices is Portland’s first LGBTQ+ and Allied Youth Chorus and is one of the largest choruses of its kind.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP)
A multi-service agency that provides a range of health, education housing and peer support services for adults. Also provides services for youth. Includes Prism Health that provides gender affirming care.
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
A multi-service agency that provides a wide range of services and supports for Native American children, youth, adults and families, including Two-Spirit and LGBTQ support groups and events.
OHSU Transgender Health Program
Health care services for transgender for gender diverse children, youth and adults at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). Provides information, referrals and access to resources.
Outside In Transgender Health Services
Health care and social services for youth experiencing homelessness and others. Provides an LGBTQ affirming medical clinic, transgender care, housing assistance, a Queer Zone group and a community drop-in center.
P:ear
Organization that provides a safe space, food, recreation, and mentorship through art, barista, and bike mechanic programs for youth who are experiencing homelessness and unstable housing.
PFLAG Portland
Portland chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Portland Two-Spirit Society
P2SS is a social, cultural, educational, resource group for the LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Natives and their families; to come together and share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.
Prism Healthcare Clinic
Health care agency that provides a wide range of services for LGBTQ people, including primary care and behavioral health services and counseling, gender-affirming care and STI testing.
Q Center
Portland’s LGBTQ community center. Provides a range of support groups, activities and a directory of local LGBTQ resources and referrals. Support groups are provided for adults related to gender identity, addiction recovery, veterans, seniors and a support group for youth under age 18.
Quest Center for Integrative Health
Health center that provides health and mental health care to youth and adults that includes counseling, LGBTQ health services, HIV services and wellness care.
Sankofa Collective Northwest
Sankofa provides support, education and advocacy for Black families, friends and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants and an annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Sankofa began as the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S. and relaunched as the Sankofa Collective Northwest in 2016.
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
SMYRC’s on-site center in Portland provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities such as art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, resource referral, counseling, and education. Through Bridge 13, SMYRC provides LGBTQ trainings, educational workshops and consultations for social support staff, health professionals, youth providers, and educators.
TransActive Gender Project
A program at Lewis & Clark that provides services and support for transgender and gender diverse children, youth, and families, including support groups for children and youth (ages 4-18), caregivers and families, as well as advocacy, counseling and referrals.
POLK COUNTY
Dallas High School GSA
A Dallas High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/Dallas-High-School-GSA-702785019853083
PFLAG Salem
A Salem chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Rainbow Youth
Organization that provides safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and their friends to find connection, support, and friendship in Marion and Polk Counties. Provides support meetings for middle and high-school aged youth, ages 18 and under.
UMATILLA COUNTY
PFLAG Pendelton
Pendelton chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
UNION COUNTY
PFLAG Union County
Union County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents. https://www.facebook.com/PflagUnionCounty
WALLOWA COUNTY
Safe Harbors
Community organization that provides education and outreach with crisis intervention and advocacy services for survivors of domestic, sexual and dating violence for youth and adults.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Beaverton High School GSA
A Beaverton High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Hillsboro High School GSA
A Hillsboro High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Sherwood High School Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA)
A Sherwood High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY GUIDANCE RESOURCES
The evidence-based resources included here were developed by the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) and are rooted in FAP’s groundbreaking research with LGBTQ youth, young adults and families. This research and guidance from the lived experiences of ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families with LGBTQ young people enabled FAP to develop the first evidence-based family support model to prevent health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth. FAP continues to produce a series of evidence-based resources to help to decrease health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth.
FAMILY EDUCATION BOOKLETS
“Best Practice” Resources for Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth
(English, Spanish & Chinese and a growing series of faith-based versions)
Key information from FAP’s research on how families can help support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) children to reduce health risks and support positive development. These family education booklets have been designated as “Best Practice” resources for suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people by the Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention.
HEALTHY FUTURES POSTER SERIES
Available from FAP in 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Punjabi, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Other versions are in development.
Series of 3 posters that tell the “story” of family accepting and rejecting behaviors and show how these behaviors contribute to serious health risks including suicidal behavior and drug use and how they help protect against risk and promote well-being. Each poster includes common accepting and rejecting behaviors that are expressed across diverse cultures. The posters are available to download free in 4 sizes and include the camera-ready art to take to a commercial printer.
DEVELOPING THE FIELD OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ CHILDREN & YOUTH
Although it may seem surprising to many people who are concerned about the health and well-being of children and youth, before the Family Acceptance Project was established 20 years ago, no one had studied LGBTQ young people and families. As a result, many mainstream services, including government agencies, have not included services and support for diverse families with LGBTQ children. As the Family Acceptance Project has shown, families can learn to support their LGBTQ children when services are provided in ways that are culturally relevant for them. Culturally appropriate services are needed to help families learn to support their LGBTQ children to reduce serious health risks, strengthen families and support positive development. Use this website to learn about these issues to provide support for LGBTQ children, youth and families – urgently needed now as LGBTQ young people and families are coping with the losses from Covid-19.
FAITH COMMUNITIES AND THE WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ YOUTH
A publication for faith communities and families on supporting LGBTQ youth to prevent mental health risks and to increase support, published by the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. GAP is a professional organization of thought leaders in the field of psychiatry who provide guidance on addressing critical emerging mental health issues.
NATIONAL LGBTQ RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
Selected resources listed on this website focus on providing services and support to reduce mental health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ young people.
ACCESS TO LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTERS & LOCAL RESOURCES ACROSS THE U.S.
CenterLink
CenterLink is a nonprofit organization that provides capacity building and connects more than 270 LGBTQ community centers across the U.S. in 45 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, as well as several other countries. CenterLink provides a searchable database of LGBTQ centers where LGBTQ people, families, providers and others can find and access LGBTQ services in their communities, including counseling and support services.
FAMILY-RELATED RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project (FAP) is a research, education and training program that helps ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families to support their LGBTQ children. FAP conducted the first research on LGBTQ youth and families and developed the first evidence-based family support model to help families to decrease rejection and health risks and to increase support and well-being for LGBTQ young people. FAP provides training for agencies, families, providers and religious leaders on increasing family support to reduce risk for suicide, homelessness and other serious health risks and using FAP’s multilingual educational materials and family support framework, also available online.
PFLAG
PFLAG is a national organization with 400 chapters across the U.S. that provides education and support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ people through individual and peer support groups, public education and advocacy. Parents and others can search PFLAG’s website to find chapters and support in local communities, in person and online. Local Oregon PFLAG chapters are listed by county under Oregon-Based LGBTQ Services & Support.
TransFamilies
TransFamilies provides support services and education for transgender people and their families, including an annual conference for families and their transgender children (Gender Odyssey). Formerly called Gender Diversity, TransFamilies provides online parent support groups in English & Spanish, a transgender youth leadership program and youth support groups, as well as training for schools and organizations.
Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, support groups and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Gender Spectrum also provides training for schools and organizations working with children and teens.
SCHOOL-BASED RESOURCES
GSA Network – Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network
GSA Network is a national youth-led organization that provides networking and support for GSAs – school clubs that provide education, peer support and activities to promote safer schools. GSA Network connects LGBTQ+ youth and school-based GSA clubs through peer support, leadership development, community organizing and advocacy and works with a network of 40 statewide organizations representing more than 4,000 GSA clubs across the country. GSAs in Oregon schools are listed by county under Oregon-Based LGBTQ Services & Support.
GLSEN
GLSEN is a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters that work to promote safe schools for LGBTQ students. GLSEN provides resources for educators and students, conducts school climate research, provides guidance on comprehensive school policies and information on bullying and school safety.
Safe Schools Coalition
The Safe Schools Coalition is a public-private partnership in Washington State that was among the first school-based initiatives to support LGBTQ students. The Coalition hosts a longstanding website with resources to help promote safe schools and to implement its mission of “helping schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.”
Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a national organization working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students by developing resources, programs and services to support LGBTQ and ally students on college campuses across the U.S. This includes hosting Camp Pride, a summer leadership camp for LGBTQ and ally students to learn campus strategies to develop supportive campus environments and leadership skills, LGBTQ college fairs and information on the campus safety, visibility and affirmation for LGBTQ students.
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation LGBTQ Mormons Families & Friends
An international organization that promotes understanding, acceptance, and self-determination for individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions for current and former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Provides allyship, ministering, and educational resources and an annual international conference.
Beloved Arise
An organization that provides resources and support to empower LGBTQ teens across Christian denominations through youth programs, advocacy and ally engagement opportunities and resources for other faith-based organizations.
Brethren Mennonite Council
A nonprofit group that is committed to providing mutual support for families with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex members. This includes LGBTQ people, families and allies, to worship, educate and provide mutual support
DignityUSA
A national Catholic organization that provides support for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities—especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons. Provides opportunities for worship, service, education and social justice.
Equally Blessed
A coalition of Call to Action, DignityUSA, and New Ways Ministry that seeks to educate and inspire Catholics to take action on behalf of LGBTQ and intersex people, their families and friends.
Eshel
An organization that works with individuals, families, and the Orthodox Jewish community to support LGBTQ members. Eshel has chapters in cities in the U.S. and Canada that provide activities, parent retreats, a speakers bureau and access to LGBTQ resources in the U.S. and Israel.
Freed Hearts
A Christian organization that helps parents, LGBTQ people, educators, therapists, and churches to create safe spaces, inspiration and encouragement. Provides resources ranging from books, podcasts, video courses and social media, including a YouTube Channel.
Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns
A North American Quaker faith community that holds online gatherings and worship.
Fortunate Families
A national Catholic organization and parent network that supports LGBTQ family members and facilitates conversations with bishops, pastors and Catholic Church leadership through sharing personal stories and working to establish Catholic LGBTQ Ministries in dioceses, parishes, educational institutions, and communities.
Galva – 108
An international, nonprofit religious organization – Gay & Lesbian Vaishnava Association – that provides information and support to LGBTI Vaishnavas and Hindus, their friends, and other interested persons.
Jewish Queer Youth
A group that supports and empowers LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community with a focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chasidic, and Sephardic communities. Provides Drop-In Center, and services for parents, teens, and families.
Keshet
An organization that works for the full equality of LGBTQ Jews and families. Helps Jewish organizations with the skills to build LGBTQ-affirming communities, spaces for queer Jewish youth, and advances for LGBTQ rights. Offers professional development, training and consultation, youth initiatives, programs for LGBTQ Jews of Color, leadership projects and community learning.
Many Voices
A Black church movement for gay and transgender justice. Equips and brings forward Black leaders that support LGBT equality and justice through educational workshops, seminars, and dialogues – in-person and online.
Mama Dragons
An organization founded by Mormon mothers with LGBTQ children that supports, educates, and empowers mothers of LGBTQ children through a private Facebook and regional groups to support and advocate for their LGBTQ children.
Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
An organization that works to support, empower and connect LGBTQ Muslims. Provides educational classes, retreats, advocacy, and resources including lectures, films video, podcasts, and blogs.
Muslims for Progressive Values
An organization that reflects Islam as a source of dignity, justice, compassion, and love for all. Offers spiritual counseling, chaplain endorsement and lectures and speaking engagements. Provides support for LGBTQ people and access to resources.
Q Christian Fellowship
An organization that cultivates radical belonging among LGBTQ+ people and allies through an annual conference, community groups, Parent Summit, and a variety of resources.
United Church of Christ LGBT Ministries
Christian religious organization that includes local churches and a global ministry. Has a specific ministry to LGBTQ people and families.
Unity Fellowship Church Movement
Unity Fellowship Church Movement is the first affirming and welcoming Black church for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons with several congregations across the U.S. Members of the public can RSVP to attend services online.
Jun 3 all-day
Free Tia Chi Training Videos
Provided by Master JianFeng Chen
WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS
Link to Master Chen pre-recorded YouTube videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/
About Master JianFeng
Master JianFeng Chen is from the Fujian province of China. Inspired by his teachers and experiences, he wanted to bring traditional training of internal/external martial arts to the people of America. In China, martial arts is deeply imbedded in everyday life. Energy work, through Qigong and Tai Chi are often not stressed enough, so the full benefits of practice are not realized. His goal is to bring awareness of your breath, your energy, your movements and how it affects yourself and others so everyone can achieve balance and thus happiness and health in their lives.At the age of 8, JianFeng, joined the Junior Athletic School of Zhangzhou to begin his formal martial arts training. At the age of 11, he was selected to join the Fujian State Athletic Wushu Unit, that is internationally renowned for winning championships, especially in Tai Chi. His teachers were Grand Masters and World Champions in Tai Chi and Wushu.
Jun 3 all-day
Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
Website: https://www.dougy.org
Phone: 503-775-5683
Phone Toll Free: 866-775-5683
Email: help@dougy.org
A safe place to talk. A safe place to listen.
People grieving a death often feel like no one understands what they’re going through. And truthfully, no one’s grief is exactly same. But people tell us the help they appreciate most comes from sharing with others who are also grieving a death.
Our children’s support groups are designed around age, type of death, and the connection to the person who died. Parent/adult caregiver groups run at the same time as the children’s support groups. Around 500 children and 350 adult family members come to our groups each month. Each person decides how long he or she wants to be at The Dougy Center.
In the groups, there is no right or wrong way to be. Nobody will tell you it’s time to move on. Or that an emotion you have is wrong or inappropriate. Here, through talking and listening, you’re free to find hope and comfort in your own personal way. Children can express themselves through play, music, art, games, and sharing.
Our unique approach, using peer group support to help people discover their own way through grief, has made The Dougy Center a worldwide leader in the field. More than 500 programs based on our model now thrive in the U.S., Canada, Africa, Australia, Europe and Japan. Our guidebooks assist parents, schools and others who deal with children affected by death, and our children’s activity books provide them an outlet for expression.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Dougy Center is hosting virtual support groups for our bereavement and Pathways programs. If your family lives in the Portland metro area and would like to participate, please call 503.775.5683 or email help@dougy.org.
At The Dougy Center we realize that:
- Grief is a natural reaction to death;
- Each individual has a natural capacity to heal from loss;
- Duration and intensity of grief are unique to each individual; and
- Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process.
Support Group FAQs
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/faqs/
Bill of Rights for Grieving Teens
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/bill-of-rights/
Orientation
Orientation lasts approximately one hour. During that time, adults and children/teens are broken into separate groups where we explain the program. Questions are answered, and everyone is given a tour. Children and teens watch a Dougy Center video produced by the TV program 20/20. The adults learn about how to have a child or teen begin participation at the Center and receive all the application forms. Coming to an orientation does not mean the child/teen becomes a participant. We encourage the adults to allow the children and teens to make the final decision for themselves.
Pathways Groups
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/pathways/
Spanish Support (Esperanza: Grupos en Espanol):
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/esperanza-spanish-support-group/
LYGHT Groups – Listening and Led by Youth in Foster Care: Grief, Hope, and Transitions
At the core of the L.Y.G.H.T. program, we aim to raise awareness about how grieving youth in foster care experience marginalization on various levels, create ways to provide trauma-informed peer support to youth in foster care, and promote the importance of moving the child welfare community toward a grief-informed holistic model of care.
“It helps you to feel like you are not alone. They are also going through something as well and you can help each other.” – L.Y.G.H.T. program participant
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/lyght/
Grief Support Groups in Oregon listed with Dougy Center for those not in Portland:
19 places based on search at: https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-programs/
*Cason’s Place: Grief Support for Children and Families of Eastern Oregon
1416 SE Court Avenue
PO Box 1142
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
p: (541) 612.0828
www.casonsplace.org
*Blue Mountain Hospice
422 West Main
John Day, Oregon 97845
p: (541) 575-1648
www.bluemountainhospital.org
*Vange John Memorial Hospice/Good Shepherd Medical Center
645 W. Orchard Avenue, Suite 300
Hermiston, Oregon 97838
p: (541) 667-3543
f: (541) 667-3544
www.gshealth.org/hospice/
Benton Hospice Service
2350 NW Professional Drive
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
p: (541) 757-9616
p: (800) 898-9616
f: (541) 757-1760
www.bentonhospice.org
*SHELL: Support and Healing for Early Life Losses
Mt. Hood Hospice
PO Box 1269
39641 Scenic Street
Sandy, Oregon 97055
p: (503) 668-5545
f: (503) 668-5545
www.mthoodhospice.org
Me Too. and Company
PO Box 10796
Portland, Oregon 97296
p: (503) 228-2104
www.oregonhospice.org
*Mercy Medical Center Hospice
Wings of Hope
2400 Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
p: (541) 677-2384
f: (541) 440-0761
*Courageous Kids/Hospice of Sacred Heart
1121 Fairfield Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97402
p: (541) 461-7577
f: (541) 461-7697
www.peacehealth.org
Mourning Resources Inc.
PO Box 82573
Portland, Oregon 97202
p: (503) 777-0433
*Light House Center
1620 Thompson Rd
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
p: (541) 269-2986
f: (541) 267-0458
Good Grief – Lovejoy Hospice
939 SE 8th St
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
p: (541) 474-1193
p: (888) 758-8569
f: (541) 474-3035
www.lovejoyhospice.org
*Douglas Community Hospital
738 W Harvard
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
p: (541) 673-6641
Partners in Care
2075 NE Wyatt Ct
Bend, Oregon 97701
p: (541) 382-5882
www.partnersbend.org/bend-hospice-services/childrens-grief-support/
My Friends House Inc.
1293 Wall Street #1339
PMB 1339
Bend, Oregon 97701
p: (541) 382-5882
www.partnersbend.org/bend-hospice-services/childrens-grief-support/
St. Anthony Hospital Hospice
3001 St. Anthony Way, Level 2
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
p: (541) 276-4100
f: (541) 276-4103
www.sahpendleton.org/services/hospice/
Compassionate Friends Portland Chapter
PO Box 3065
Portland, Oregon 97208-3065
p: (503) 248-0102
www.portlandtcf.org/home.aspx
*Winterspring
PO Box 8169
Medford, Oregon 97501
p: (541) 772-2527
www.winterspring.org
*Willamette Valley Hospice
Willamette Valley Hospice
1015 3rd Street NW
Salem, Oregon 97304
p: (503) 588-3600
p: (800) 555-2431
f: (503) 363-3891
www.wvh.org
The Dougy Center
3909 SE 52nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97206
p: 503 775-5683
f: 503 777-3097
dougy.org
Jun 3 all-day
Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups
While this list is organized by state for convenience, again, keep in mind that you do not need to be a resident of that state to attend. However, do keep in mind that different states involve different time zones; be sure to check not only the time but the zone of the meeting you wish to attend.
AZ: Hospice of the Valley’s Pet Loss Support Group meets on the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Groups are virtual and open to anyone, anywhere, grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Please call 602-636-5390 for information and to obtain the link. info@hov.org, https://hov.org/our-care/grief-support/grief-support-groups/
CA: The Berkeley Humane Pet Loss Support Group now meets VIRTUALLY on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, 7-8:30 pm. Send an email to Jill Goodfriend expressing an interest in attending the group. Jill will acknowledge your message and send you the Zoom link by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. Confidentiality requested for all shares. There is no fee; however, donations to the Berkeley Humane are most appreciated (2700 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710). For questions, or to set up a complimentary consultation, contact Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, at Jill.goodfriend@gmail.com. or (510) 393-1359. hhttps://berkeleyhumane.org/community-resources/, http://jillgoodfriend.com/Jill_Goodfriend/Home.html.
CA: Cindy Buck, Hayward, CA 94541, (650) 302-6012, https://www.facebook.com/BelieveAnimalReiki. We meet virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8pm PT. Please email cindydbuck@sbcglobal.net for the call-in information.
CA: Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame CA. Led by a professional counselor, our group meets virtually the second Thursday of each month, from 8-9:30 pm. Free. For more information, please contact Brian Probst at 650/340-7022, ext. 328, bprobst@phs-spca.org, https://phs-spca.org/grief/.
CO: Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC) – Virtual Pet Loss Support Group, Fridays 12-1 MST. Free and virtual via Zoom. Open enrollment, join any time! Registration required on AATPC’s website. Open to anyone looking for support around the loss of an animal companion OR the anticipation of loss of an animal companion. All animal types welcome. Open to anyone in the world! Facilitated by Erin Peterson, licensed professional therapist. https://www.animalassistedtherapyprograms.org/animal-assisted-therapy-programs/therapy-groups/54-therapy-programs/380-virtual-pet-loss-support-group.
CO: Guardian Pet Aquamation. This is a call-in group and meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30-8pm MST. Please call 1-425-436-6350. When prompted enter access code 880072. Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, (970) 966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com, https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/
CO: “When You Lose a Pet” Pet Loss Support Group, The Human-Animal Bond Trust, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223, (303) 539-7646, info@humananimalbondtrust.org, http://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/pet-loss-support-group.html. Meets via Zoom every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. MST.
FL: Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, Grief Healing, Sarasota, FL, https://www.griefhealingblog.com/p/as-both-bereaved-parent-and-bereaved.html, https://www.griefhealingdiscussiongroups.com/forum/11-loss-of-a-pet/. Online support/discussion group available 24/7.
IL: Virtual Meeting sponsored by Gateway. We meet at 6:30 pm the third Monday of each month; free of charge to attendees. Facilitator: Joy Davy, MS, LCPC. For information, email joydavy723@gmail.com.
IL: Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin. This FREE pet loss support group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Please visit the website and contact Russell for Zoom Link and Passcode.Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who celebrates all faith traditions and those with no faith tradition at all. Everyone who is suffering from the loss of an animal companion is welcomed and offered nonjudgmental support through the FREE group or one-on-one (fee based) meetings. You need not suffer this loss alone. http://www.AnimalChaplain.net.
MA: Darin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA, (413) 781-4000, Kenddv@gmail.com. This group, led by Ken Dolan-DelVecchio, LMFT, LCSW is sponsored by Dakin Humane Society. It is held once a month. It is a Zoom group open to anyone in the country or world and starts at 6PM EST running for one and one-half hours. The days can change so please go to https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html to RSVP.
MA: Humane Hearts, West Newbury, MA 01985, 978.572.0698, marla@humanehearts.com, http://humanehearts.com. Individual, Family, and Group Support available for those who have experienced the loss of a pet or those who are anticipating a loss. See website for details as to where and when we meet. Sessions led by life-long animal advocate and humane educator Marla Andrews, M.Ed., Humane Education and Animal Welfare, Certified Grief Support Specialist, and Pet Chaplain.
MI: Micky Golden Moore, Ph.D., MSHP, Beyond The Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month. For more information about these VIRTUAL meetings and how to join, please email info@beyondthepawprint.com, or leave a message at 248.701.2345. Visit the Beyond the Paw Print website to learn more about Dr. Golden Moore, the meetings, the BTPP Facebook group, and much more, at https://beyondthepawprint.com/.
NJ: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D., PetLoss Partners. The loss of a beloved pet is so very difficult. It’s important to know you don’t have to go through this alone. Get the support you deserve surrounded by those who understand and are on the path towards recovery. Virtual groups are held twice a week, are available to anyone anywhere, and are RSVP only. The fee for virtual groups is $15. Call or email to RSVP. We are here to support you. 818-421-1516, sandi@petlosspartners.org, https://petlosspartners.org/pet-loss-services/
OH: GAP (Grief About Pets) now offers two FREE pet loss groups. One is sponsored by Eternal Paws in Norton, Ohio, and offered on-site there on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The other is sponsored by Faithful Companion and offered on the fourth Wed. of every month online using Google Meet at 6:30 p.m. If we have over ten pet parents register, we can offer another at 4:30 p.m. Brenda Brown, MA, Ft, is the facilitator of all the groups. Register by emailing brenda@griefaboutpets.com or calling 330-415-8879. https://griefaboutpets.com.
OH: Dorothy Hall, MS, RN, Pet Loss Support Group, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 895-3416, djhall2451@att.net. Meetings held on Zoom; contact Dorothy for details.
OR: Debrah Lee, LCSW, DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, 1945 NW Petty Grove, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 228-7281, petloss@dovelewis.org. Virtual and in-person meetings are offered; see website for schedule and to register to attend. https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/pet-loss-support.
TX: PAWs Shelter of Central Texas, 2965 Farm to Market 165, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, jyl@pawsshelter.org, https://heartoftexaspetlossandgriefsupport.com/. Group meets virtually on the Second Sunday of each month via Zoom, and is free of charge. Go through the website to contact facilitator for details, readings and the Zoom link. Group is for people ready to work in the group format, and is not appropriate for those needing individual counseling.
VA: FetchACure.org – Meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meetings are led by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, an experienced psychologist and member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Families are invited to attend our group sessions to help work through the pain of losing a pet. All family members, including children, are invited to attend this complementary Pet Loss Support Group. Please RSVP here or by emailing amanda@fetchacure.org, https://fetchacure.org/resource-library/pet-loss-support-group/
VA: Holli Shan, Compassionate Animal Communication, LLC, (703) 447-5374, holli@compassionspeaks.com, https://compassionspeaks.com. We are now offering a virtual online pet loss grief support group. This group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a good opportunity for people who are grieving and are not quite ready for a private session or program. While there is no set fee to attend, this group is “pay what you will” (suggested amount is $15). Register at https://info.compassionspeaks.com/register.
WA: Pet Loss Support Group, Seattle Animal Shelter – 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119, 206-386-PETS, http://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/resources/pet-loss-support-group. The loss of a pet can be very difficult. Our volunteers are here to help. The Pet Loss Support Group meets by phone/Webex every Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. For the schedule and details on how to join the virtual meeting, please email saspetloss@gmail.com
WI: Linda Colletti, Pet Loss Resource Center. Offers two virtual support groups: The first Saturday of every month 9:30-11:00 CST and the third Thursday 6Pm-7:30pm CST. All are welcome. If any one has questions, contact me at PLRCMadison@gmail.com, https://www.petlossresourcecenter.org/.
CANADA – AB: Caroline Tarkowski, Strathmore, AB T1P 1S7, (403) 629-5191, instilledchangecounselling@gmail.com, http://www.instilledchangecounselling.com. We offer virtual individual and group counselling to anyone who has experienced pet loss.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Animals in Our Hearts
- Offers links, articles, an audio-book, tips on helping a friend or loved one cope with loss, and a variety of other animal-related resources.
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- An association of pet loss counselors and professionals. The site offers links, articles, a bookstore, and directories of counselors and pet loss support groups.
- Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine
- This site provides a number of excellent articles on pet loss, plus additional resources for more help.
- The Guide to Pet Bereavement: What to Expect After the Loss of a Loved One
- An excellent discussion of how surviving pets react to the loss of a pet companion, and ways that you can help them through.
- AVMA Guidelines for Pet Loss Support Services
- Useful information for anyone interested in setting up a pet loss support group.
- Chance’s Spot
- Lots of useful stuff here, including a lot of resources for children.
- Coping with the Loss of a Pet
- An article covering grieving, the five stages of mourning, how to explain pet loss to a child, and reasons for euthanasia.
- Dog Party: Diary of the Best Last Day
- I don’t usually post links to personal tributes, but this is a wonderful, moving example of how to plan a “parting day” and create a farewell event for one’s pet and family.
- FidoFinder.com
- A site where you can register a missing pet, along with useful tips for finding a lost pet.
- Grief Healing
- An excellent resource from pet loss counselor Marty Tousley. It offers an extensive collection of Marty’s articles and columns on grief, plus other resources.
- Healing and Inspirational Poetry
- Dozens of lovely poems and “Rainbow Bridge Arrival Stories.”
- Hoofbeats in Heaven
- A site dedicated to resources on “horse loss support,” including an e-mail support group.
- Land of Pure Gold: Leaving Pawprints on Our Hearts
- Loads of tips and resources from a site dedicated to golden retrievers.
- Lightning Strike Pet-Loss Support Page
- One of the oldest pet-loss sites on the web, with an eclectic selection of resources and links. Now offers pet loss support blogs!
- Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
- The primary site for information on pet hospice care.
- Parmenter Foundation Pet Loss Resources
- Offers a series of videos on coping with pet loss.
- PetLossHelp.org
- Articles, a weekly blog, and a place to add your photo tribute for weekly postings.
- Pet Loss Matters
- This is a fabulous site with lots of resources. It offers free tributes, a means of keeping a pet loss or remembrance diary, and loads of quotes on pets and pet loss.
- The ‘Rainbow Bridge’ Has Comforted Millions of Pet Parents. Who Wrote it?
- Lovely article on the origin of the Rainbow Bridge story, which just about any grieving pet owner has surely seen.
- UK Counselling Directory: Bereavement
- Though not specifically focused on pet loss, this directory would be a good place to start a search for a UK bereavement counsellor.
- Understanding Depression
- A general information site on depression.
- What to Do When a Family Pet Dies: Teaching Kids About Grief
- Excellent guide to the various steps one can take to help children cope with the loss of a pet.
PETS IN HEAVEN:
- All Creatures Do Go to Heaven… Especially Pets
- The presentation on this site can be a bit off-putting, but the verses and translation details are very interesting and worth exploring.
- Creatures in Heaven
- A publisher of books, DVDs and music on the issue of whether pets go to heaven.
- Do Animals Have Souls?
- This is not a Christian site per se, but has some interesting comparisons of religious views on the issue, as well as a discussion of pets on the astral plane.
- EternalAnimals.com
- A number of loss-related resources, plus health tips and other info, and a book and articles dealing with the “pets in heaven” issue.
- For the Love of Animals
- A variety of articles discussing the salvation of animals, including a sermon by John Wesley!
BURIAL, CREMATION & EUTHANASIA:
- In-Home Pet Euthanasia Directory
- A state-by-state directory to veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia, house-calls, hospice services and more.
- Green Pet Burial Society
- Information and advocacy regarding natural burials within pet cemeteries for those who prefer burial to cremation, and natural burial to underground entombment. They also address pet burials in family plots of (human) cemeteries.
- Anthony Eddy’s Wildlife Studio – Pet Animal Preservation
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
- Perpetual Pet
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
VIRTUAL TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL SITES:
- Angel Cats
- Cat memorial site in the UK. (Lots of popups, unfortunately.)
- ILovedMyPet.com
- Offers a free online memorial listing for three months, and charges a small fee for longer (or large) listings. All profits go to humane associations.
- In Memory of Pets
- Light a Candle
- An interesting site where you can light a “virtual candle” in memory of your pet.
- Pet Heaven
- Free online pet memorial tribute pages and a chat function.
- Pet Loss Matters
- Washington State University Pet Memorial Program
- By donating to the WSU pet memorial program, you can post a tribute or you can obtain access for a friend or loved one to post a tribute to their pet.
PET LOSS CONDOLENCE CARDS:
- 1-2-3 Greetings: Electronic Pet Loss Condolence Cards
- Free electronic pet loss condolence cards.
- Pet Condolence Messages
- This helpful site offers suggestions of messages to include in a pet loss bereavement card, and pet loss-related quotes.
MISCELLANY
- How to Make a DIY Pet Urn
- Interesting article on how to craft your own wooden pet urn or keepsake box.
TRANSLATIONS:
Here are links to some of our articles that have been translated into other languages:
- Soutien lors de la perte de nos petit compagnons
- French pet loss site; includes French translation of “Ten Tips on the Loss of Your Pet.”
- Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is also available in Japanese.
- NOTE: If you would like to post a translation of materials on this site, please contact Moira Allen.
Jun 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Portland School of Tai Chi Chuan
Portland School of Tai Chi Chuan
Qi Gong, Meditation, 8 Ways & Form Practice
Free, Online Class
Every Saturday, 10:00am – 11:00am(PST)
The Tai Chi Foundation and the Portland School of Tai Chi Chuan Welcome you to our free Saturday class. Discover the skillful movements and psychology of this ancient art that bring flow, ease and grace to life. Begin a long-term investment in healthy, self supportive being. Learn, play and practice with other like-minded people. Classes on Zoom platform. This class is suitable for all levels – from complete beginners to experienced tai chi practitioners.
Our weekly QiGong Zoom class meets Saturdays at 10 AM PT. Each 1-hour class is designed to support and improve your relaxation and breathing through meditation, QiGong, 8 Ways, and Tai Chi form demonstration at the end of each class. You will also join our local Tai Chi community as we explore and experience the healing benefits of Tai Chi and QiGong. As an Oregon nonprofit, we also welcome donations.
To Attend Contact the Portland School of Tai Chi Chaun at portlandtaichi@gmail.com
Tai Chi Benefits
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese exercise that promotes health and well-being. As you move through a series of postures at a slow and even pace, your body relaxes and your mind and emotions become calm. Tai Chi is gentle enough for anyone to enjoy, no matter the age. Practicing Tai Chi increases circulation, improves balance and posture, reduces stress, and increases vitality. It combines meditation, movement and breath awareness. Tai Chi is both a cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercise.
Jun 3 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
4D Recovery – O’Rourke Center
MIRACLES STAT HERE
Saturdays – 3:00PM to 4:00PM PST
4D Recovery is a RCO providing a variety of substance use recovery support services that target young people 18 – 35. Services include recovery mentoring, recovery community centers and recovery housing.
An open hybrid meeting of Narcotics Anonymous
Zoom ID: 829 – 2247 – 9059
Password: recovery
4th Dimension Recovery
Website: http://4drecovery.org
Phone: (971) 703-4623
Email: support@4drecovery.org
Jun 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wellbriety
Saturday, 4:00 PM PST
Hybrid Meeting – meet at Dixon Lodge or online
A sustainable grassroots Wellbriety Movement that provides culturally based healing for the next seven generations of Indigenous people. The mission is to disseminate culturally based principles, values, and teachings to support healthy community development and servant leadership, and to support healing from alcohol, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and intergenerational trauma.
To Join Via ZOOM
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Crim Anon with 4D (4th Dimension Recovery for Young Persons)
in Hillsboro, Washington County, Oregon
OPEN virtual group and in-person group on Saturday
6pm-7:15pm PST
About Crim-Anon (Criminals Anonymous)
We are a recovery fellowship comprised of men, women, youth, survivors, and their families that are committed to supporting and living a crime-free lifestyle. We welcome you to check out our website at www.crimanon.org. Zoom on in with us! To join this meeting, use the ZOOM Link and Meeting ID provided below:
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6505312068
Meeting ID 650-531-2068
CONTACT US:
Criminal Anonymous World Services
2601 SE 160th Ave., Portland, OR 97236
Bear C: (971) 282-1903
Zane M: (503) 754-5217
Billy S: (971) 985-4849 bear01@crimanon.org
Hours of Operation 24/7
Get in touch with our team at Criminal Anonymous World Services in Portland, OR if you need support, have any questions.
Grand Elders are available 24/7:
Bear – (971) 282-1903
Zane – (503) 754-5217
Reina – (503) 446-0243
Billy – (971) 985-4849
Bo – (971) 772-8307
Amber – (503) 799-2552
Andrey M – (503) 660-9448
Tara – (971) 323-2699
DJ – (503) 501-1368
Twila – (503) 936-5185
Caitlin – (971) 804-2848
Nick – (503) 465-7013
Joanie – (503) 732-4115
Michelle – (503) 875-7985
Cliff – (971) 283-3133
Dick – 503) 380-5800
Melanie – (503) 922-5014
Sean – (971) 276-5365
Crim Anon Website:
Facebook Crim Anon Home Page
https://www.facebook.com/CriminalsAnonymous/
Facebook Crim Anon Fellowship Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/475073000014931/
Jun 3 @ 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Brain Injury Association of America
BirrdSong Support Group Portland Oregon
First Saturdays 9:30 am – 11 am (PST)
Brain injury support groups can be a valuable source of information, emotional support, encouragement and social activities for people who have sustained a brain injury as well as family members and other caregivers.
Phone Number: 503-608-2378
Address:
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital, Wistar Morris Room,1015 NW 22nd
Portland, OR 97210
Email: peersupportcoordinator@birrdsong.org
Brain Injury Association of America
3057 Nutley Street #805
Fairfax, VA 22031-1931
Email: info@biausa.org
Phone: 703-761-0750
Fax: 703-761-0755
Jun
4
Sun
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Jun 4 all-day
4th Dimension Recovery
Recovery Meetings – Monday through Sunday
MONDAYS
Love Wins @ 5:30PM
Welcomes youth, LGBTQ+ non-binary and POC. Low-key NA book study meeting that offers an inclusive, safe space for marginalized people.
ZOOM: https://www.zoom.us/j/904315993
A New Freedom, A New Happiness @ 7:15PM
AA Big Book study for all. Newcomers welcome.
No More Methin’ Around @ 9PM
New CMA meeting started by young people in the community!
Night Owls @ 11PM
TUESDAYS
Open 4 Attack @ 5:30PM
Men’s open recovery meeting that promotes strength through vulnerability and positive feedback
Southern Comfort @ 7:30PM
Traditional weekly AA speaker meeting that celebrates birthdays.
HYBRID, Zoom ID: 345-408-4670
WEDNESDAYS
SOUNDS OF RECOVERY @ 6:00PM
Energized open recovery meeting that holds a safe space for creative shares such as dance, music, poetry, etc.
Night Owls @ 11PM
THURSDAYS
KNUCKLEHEADS @ 7:30-9:00PM
Hybrid AA Closed Men’s meeting. We meet frequently so that newcomers may find the fellowship they seek. HYBRID ZOOM ID: 779-832-085 PW: Knucks
Night Owls @ 11PM
FRIDAYS
Sick Friends 7:00PM
OPEN AA MEETING: welcoming of people from all stages of the recovery journey. COME FOR THE COFFEE STAY FOR THE MESSAGE
Night Owls @ 11:PM
SATURDAYS
FOUNDATIONS @ 6:30PM
H.A. meeting started by young people in the community!
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ 8:00PM
Weekly Saturday night speaker meeting. @ new speakers every week!
HIBRID ZOOM ID: 438-175-7799 PW SNL
Night Owls @ 11PM
SUNDAYS
QUEENS W/A SOLUTION @ 10:00AM
A diverse NA meeting for female identifying and non-binary persons with a strong group conscious & reliable home group.
ZOOM: 818-48810-739 PW: queens
S.M.A.R.T @ 5:30PM
To learn CBT skill for coping wi/addiction in recovery
F*CK DRUGS GET HIGH ON LIFE @ 7:00PM
Open NA meeting with a growing community presence
Night Owls @ 11PM
Want to start a new meeting at Milwaukie 4D?
Contact ELLY at: 971-865-9732
Jun 4 all-day
Oregon Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship of mutual support for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alateens are members of the Al‑Anon Family Groups who have suffered because of the alcoholism of a loved one.
See Alateen Safety Guidelines (PDF format).
Find a Meeting
https://www.oregonal-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Newcomers Information
https://www.oregonal-anon.org/information-for-the-newcomer-2
Excerpt(s):
How will Al-Anon help me?
Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help.
In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Al-Anon can help you:
- Hear others’ experiences
- Find healthier ways to respond to the addicted person
- Understand your own role in addiction and recovery
- Learn the importance of supporting your loved one
- Focus on today using the “one step at a time” approach
Al-Anon is not for people trying to find their own recovery. It is only for the people who love and care for them.
For more information, you can contact:
Oregon Al-Anon Alateen Public Information
Email: PublicInfo@OregonAl-Anon.org
Website: https://www.OregonAl-Anon.org
Phone: (888) 4AL-ANON / (888) 425-2666
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Al-Anon World Service Office (WSO)
Website: http://www.al-anon.org
Phone Toll Free: (888) 4AL-ANON / (888) 425-2666
MOBILE DEVICE APP
NEW: Al Anon (National) has a Mobile Device App
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/mobile-app/
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Social Media: Al-Anon Family Groups WSO (World Service Organization) on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlAnonFamilyGroupsWSO/
Other social media groups exist such as:
Social Media: Al-Anon (National) Family Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/315944152429622
Social Media: Alateen (National) on Facebook
Jun 4 all-day
The Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide has created a county-based LGBTQ+ Youth Resource List. ( 14 Pages in PDF Format)
>>> Check it out here <<<
and share with partners.
The Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide
Statewide Suicide Prevention Liaison:
Annette Marcus
Email:amarcus@aocmhp.org
Phone: (503) 399-7201
Suicide Prevention Project Specialist:
Jennifer Fraga
Email: jfraga@aocmhp.org
Phone: (503) 399-7201
MORE OREGON RESCOURCES
OREGON LGBTQ CRISIS LINES
Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.
CRISIS & SUPPORT LINES
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
If you or a friend are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are having a crisis and need support, contact Oregon’s Lines for Life: 800-273-8255.
Lines for Life will connect you with 24-hr crisis lines that provide crisis intervention and targeted support for youth, families, older adults, military service members and veterans for mental health crises and support, suicide prevention, help with addiction and recovery and racial equity and support – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
English: 800-273-8255
En español: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491.
Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily, 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by adult call counselors) or chat online at the YouthLine website.
Text: “teen2teen” to 839863
Chat online: at YouthLine website
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 with the message “Home” for support any time, night or day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – National suicide prevention support, available 24/7. Call: 800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio – in Spanish call: 888-628-9454.
LGBTQ CRISIS LINES & ONLINE CHAT
Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) 24 hours: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat is available 24/7 days a week, or you can text the word “START” to 678-678, available 24/7.
CHAT SPACE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH
Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – to report child abuse and neglect call: 855-503-SAFE (7233), available 24/7.
PARENT SUPPORT LINES
Reach Out Oregon Warmline – Parent Support Line call: 833-732-2467, Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).
A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.
OREGON LGBTQ RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
Selected resources listed on this website focus on providing services and support to reduce mental health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ young people.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR
Asian Pacific Island Pride
Non-profit organization that serves LGBTQ API communities in greater Portland and provides safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate and bring communities together. apipride@gmail.com
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
A multi-service agency that provides a wide range of services and supports for Native American children, youth, adults and families, including Two-Spirit and LGBTQ support groups and events.
PDX Latinx Pride – Pride events in Portland for the Latinx LGBTQ community, families and allies. Central facebook page provides a space to connect throughout the year – www.facebook.com/PDXlatinxpride
Portland Two-Spirit Society
P2SS is a social, cultural, educational, resource group for the LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Natives and their families; to come together and share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.
Sankofa Collective Northwest
Sankofa provides support, education and advocacy for Black families, friends and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants and an annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Sankofa began as the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S. and relaunched as the Sankofa Collective Northwest in 2016.
Utopia PDX – United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Portland
Portland chapter of a nonprofit organization by and for queer and trans Pacific Islanders that provides support, community organizing, political engagement, and cultural stewardship. https://www.facebook.com/utopiaportland
YOUTH RESOURCES – STATE ACCESS
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
SMYRC’s on-site center in Portland provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities such as art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, resource referral, counseling, and education. Through Bridge 13, SMYRC provides LGBTQ trainings, educational workshops and consultations for social support staff, health professionals, youth providers, and educators. SMRYC also helps families and youth find local resources in their communities that support LGBTQ youth and families.
Oregon Queer Youth Summit
A conference held by and for queer and trans identified youth and their allies from the state of Oregon. Leadership development and organizing events happens year-round.
SCHOOL RESOURCES – STATEWIDE
Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition (OSSCC)
A coalition of public and private organizations in Oregon that supports community efforts to reduce youth suicide and risk behaviors for LGBTQ youth. Provides education, data collection, and support services to create safe schools and communities for youth, teachers, and families.
GSA (Genders & Sexualities Alliance) School Clubs
GSA school clubs are available in many Oregon schools to provide support for LGBTQ students and allies and to provide education and events to promote safer schools and communities. Individual GSAs are listed by county and by school. (See National listings for information on GSA Network – a national organization that provides education and training to help students and local GSA clubs in schools to advocate for safer schools and policies to protect LGBTQ students from harassment and victimization.)
GLSEN Oregon
State chapter of the national organization that works to ensure safe schools for all students. GLSEN’s state chapter supports students and educators to adopt LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plan teacher trainings, and hold events for students, educators, parents, and allies.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Basic Rights Oregon Fierce Families Network
Advocates for public policy that meets the needs of a breadth of the LGBTQ communities. Provides and distributes resources to help families understand their LGBTQ+ children.
Pride Foundation Scholarship Program
Community foundation that funds LGBTQ programs and supports in the Northwest, and funds scholarships for LGBTQ student leaders.
YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES BY COUNTY
BENTON COUNTY
Cheldelin Middle School Pride Club
Cheldelin Middle School sponsored group that provides a confidential, safe space for students to support each other.
Corvallis High School Sexuality And Gender Alliance (SAGA)
A Corvallis High School sponsored GSA group that promotes understanding, acceptance and inclusion of all.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas High School GSA
A Clackamas High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Milwaukie High School & Milwaukie Academy of the Arts Queer-Straight Alliance
A Milwaukie High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
The Living Room
A safe space that provides peer support and youth drop-in services, resources to promote personal growth and leadership skills, to build relationships and promote positive development of LGBTQ youth and allies.
Youth ERA Clackamas
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
CLATSOP COUNTY
Astoria High School Rainbow Alliance (GSA)
An Astoria High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Lower Columbia Q Center
A community center that provides a range of resources and support activities for LGBTQ youth and adults, including youth support and educational activities.
Seaside High School GSA
A Seaside High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Scappoose High School FLATH/GSA
A Scappoose High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
COOS COUNTY
PFLAG Coos Bay/South Coast
A Coos Bay/South Coast chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Youth ERA Coos
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
CROOK COUNTY
PFLAG Central Oregon
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
PFLAG Prineville
A Prineville chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
CURRY COUNTY
Brookings-Harbor High School LGBTQ+ and Straight Alliance Club
A Brookings-Harbor High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Curry County
Curry County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
PFLAG Central Oregon
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Mountain View High School GSA
A Mountain View High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
PFLAG Douglas County
A Douglas County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY
Hood River Valley High School GSA
A Hood River Valley High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
JACKSON COUNTY
Lotus Rising Project
A community organization in Southern Oregon that provides activities and services for LGBTQ youth and adults.
Phoenix High School GSA
A Phoenix High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Youth ERA Medford
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
Grants Pass High School Southern Oregon Pride (GSA)
A Grants Pass High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Grants Pass
A Grants Pass chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
LANE COUNTY
Churchill High School GSA
A Churchill High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Sheldon High School GSA
A Sheldon High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
South Eugene High School GSA
A South Eugene High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Trans*Ponder
A Lane County parent support group for families and caregivers with gender diverse children.
Willamette High School GSA
A Willamette High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/Willamette-High-School-GSA-273630792665482
Youth ERA Eugene
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Newport High School GSA
A Newport High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Oregon Central Coast
Oregon Central Coast chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
The Bravery Center
A resource center that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14-24, in Lincoln County.
LINN COUNTY
Intersection Connection via Zoom
A support group for area middle and high school students with regular meetings held on Zoom.
Out-N-About
A support group for high school-aged LGBTQ youth in Linn and Benton with regular meetings via Zoom.
MARION COUNTY
PFLAG Salem
Salem chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Rainbow Youth
Support groups for middle and high school students in Marion and Polk Counties. Services include social activities, and individual support.
Youth ERA Salem
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Asian Pacific Island Pride
Non-profit organization that serves LGBTQ API communities in greater Portland and provides safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate and bring communities together. apipride@gmail.com
Brave Space, LLC
An organization that provides counseling and support and facilitates access to knowledgeable providers for transgender and genderqueer young people, adults and their families.
Bridging Voices
A chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth, ages 13-21 in a safe, accessible place for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music. Bridging Voices is Portland’s first LGBTQ+ and Allied Youth Chorus and is one of the largest choruses of its kind.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP)
A multi-service agency that provides a range of health, education housing and peer support services for adults. Also provides services for youth. Includes Prism Health that provides gender affirming care.
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
A multi-service agency that provides a wide range of services and supports for Native American children, youth, adults and families, including Two-Spirit and LGBTQ support groups and events.
OHSU Transgender Health Program
Health care services for transgender for gender diverse children, youth and adults at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). Provides information, referrals and access to resources.
Outside In Transgender Health Services
Health care and social services for youth experiencing homelessness and others. Provides an LGBTQ affirming medical clinic, transgender care, housing assistance, a Queer Zone group and a community drop-in center.
P:ear
Organization that provides a safe space, food, recreation, and mentorship through art, barista, and bike mechanic programs for youth who are experiencing homelessness and unstable housing.
PFLAG Portland
Portland chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Portland Two-Spirit Society
P2SS is a social, cultural, educational, resource group for the LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Natives and their families; to come together and share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.
Prism Healthcare Clinic
Health care agency that provides a wide range of services for LGBTQ people, including primary care and behavioral health services and counseling, gender-affirming care and STI testing.
Q Center
Portland’s LGBTQ community center. Provides a range of support groups, activities and a directory of local LGBTQ resources and referrals. Support groups are provided for adults related to gender identity, addiction recovery, veterans, seniors and a support group for youth under age 18.
Quest Center for Integrative Health
Health center that provides health and mental health care to youth and adults that includes counseling, LGBTQ health services, HIV services and wellness care.
Sankofa Collective Northwest
Sankofa provides support, education and advocacy for Black families, friends and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants and an annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Sankofa began as the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S. and relaunched as the Sankofa Collective Northwest in 2016.
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
SMYRC’s on-site center in Portland provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities such as art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, resource referral, counseling, and education. Through Bridge 13, SMYRC provides LGBTQ trainings, educational workshops and consultations for social support staff, health professionals, youth providers, and educators.
TransActive Gender Project
A program at Lewis & Clark that provides services and support for transgender and gender diverse children, youth, and families, including support groups for children and youth (ages 4-18), caregivers and families, as well as advocacy, counseling and referrals.
POLK COUNTY
Dallas High School GSA
A Dallas High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/Dallas-High-School-GSA-702785019853083
PFLAG Salem
A Salem chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Rainbow Youth
Organization that provides safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and their friends to find connection, support, and friendship in Marion and Polk Counties. Provides support meetings for middle and high-school aged youth, ages 18 and under.
UMATILLA COUNTY
PFLAG Pendelton
Pendelton chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
UNION COUNTY
PFLAG Union County
Union County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents. https://www.facebook.com/PflagUnionCounty
WALLOWA COUNTY
Safe Harbors
Community organization that provides education and outreach with crisis intervention and advocacy services for survivors of domestic, sexual and dating violence for youth and adults.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Beaverton High School GSA
A Beaverton High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Hillsboro High School GSA
A Hillsboro High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Sherwood High School Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA)
A Sherwood High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY GUIDANCE RESOURCES
The evidence-based resources included here were developed by the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) and are rooted in FAP’s groundbreaking research with LGBTQ youth, young adults and families. This research and guidance from the lived experiences of ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families with LGBTQ young people enabled FAP to develop the first evidence-based family support model to prevent health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth. FAP continues to produce a series of evidence-based resources to help to decrease health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth.
FAMILY EDUCATION BOOKLETS
“Best Practice” Resources for Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth
(English, Spanish & Chinese and a growing series of faith-based versions)
Key information from FAP’s research on how families can help support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) children to reduce health risks and support positive development. These family education booklets have been designated as “Best Practice” resources for suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people by the Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention.
HEALTHY FUTURES POSTER SERIES
Available from FAP in 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Punjabi, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Other versions are in development.
Series of 3 posters that tell the “story” of family accepting and rejecting behaviors and show how these behaviors contribute to serious health risks including suicidal behavior and drug use and how they help protect against risk and promote well-being. Each poster includes common accepting and rejecting behaviors that are expressed across diverse cultures. The posters are available to download free in 4 sizes and include the camera-ready art to take to a commercial printer.
DEVELOPING THE FIELD OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ CHILDREN & YOUTH
Although it may seem surprising to many people who are concerned about the health and well-being of children and youth, before the Family Acceptance Project was established 20 years ago, no one had studied LGBTQ young people and families. As a result, many mainstream services, including government agencies, have not included services and support for diverse families with LGBTQ children. As the Family Acceptance Project has shown, families can learn to support their LGBTQ children when services are provided in ways that are culturally relevant for them. Culturally appropriate services are needed to help families learn to support their LGBTQ children to reduce serious health risks, strengthen families and support positive development. Use this website to learn about these issues to provide support for LGBTQ children, youth and families – urgently needed now as LGBTQ young people and families are coping with the losses from Covid-19.
FAITH COMMUNITIES AND THE WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ YOUTH
A publication for faith communities and families on supporting LGBTQ youth to prevent mental health risks and to increase support, published by the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. GAP is a professional organization of thought leaders in the field of psychiatry who provide guidance on addressing critical emerging mental health issues.
NATIONAL LGBTQ RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
Selected resources listed on this website focus on providing services and support to reduce mental health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ young people.
ACCESS TO LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTERS & LOCAL RESOURCES ACROSS THE U.S.
CenterLink
CenterLink is a nonprofit organization that provides capacity building and connects more than 270 LGBTQ community centers across the U.S. in 45 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, as well as several other countries. CenterLink provides a searchable database of LGBTQ centers where LGBTQ people, families, providers and others can find and access LGBTQ services in their communities, including counseling and support services.
FAMILY-RELATED RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project (FAP) is a research, education and training program that helps ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families to support their LGBTQ children. FAP conducted the first research on LGBTQ youth and families and developed the first evidence-based family support model to help families to decrease rejection and health risks and to increase support and well-being for LGBTQ young people. FAP provides training for agencies, families, providers and religious leaders on increasing family support to reduce risk for suicide, homelessness and other serious health risks and using FAP’s multilingual educational materials and family support framework, also available online.
PFLAG
PFLAG is a national organization with 400 chapters across the U.S. that provides education and support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ people through individual and peer support groups, public education and advocacy. Parents and others can search PFLAG’s website to find chapters and support in local communities, in person and online. Local Oregon PFLAG chapters are listed by county under Oregon-Based LGBTQ Services & Support.
TransFamilies
TransFamilies provides support services and education for transgender people and their families, including an annual conference for families and their transgender children (Gender Odyssey). Formerly called Gender Diversity, TransFamilies provides online parent support groups in English & Spanish, a transgender youth leadership program and youth support groups, as well as training for schools and organizations.
Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, support groups and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Gender Spectrum also provides training for schools and organizations working with children and teens.
SCHOOL-BASED RESOURCES
GSA Network – Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network
GSA Network is a national youth-led organization that provides networking and support for GSAs – school clubs that provide education, peer support and activities to promote safer schools. GSA Network connects LGBTQ+ youth and school-based GSA clubs through peer support, leadership development, community organizing and advocacy and works with a network of 40 statewide organizations representing more than 4,000 GSA clubs across the country. GSAs in Oregon schools are listed by county under Oregon-Based LGBTQ Services & Support.
GLSEN
GLSEN is a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters that work to promote safe schools for LGBTQ students. GLSEN provides resources for educators and students, conducts school climate research, provides guidance on comprehensive school policies and information on bullying and school safety.
Safe Schools Coalition
The Safe Schools Coalition is a public-private partnership in Washington State that was among the first school-based initiatives to support LGBTQ students. The Coalition hosts a longstanding website with resources to help promote safe schools and to implement its mission of “helping schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.”
Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a national organization working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students by developing resources, programs and services to support LGBTQ and ally students on college campuses across the U.S. This includes hosting Camp Pride, a summer leadership camp for LGBTQ and ally students to learn campus strategies to develop supportive campus environments and leadership skills, LGBTQ college fairs and information on the campus safety, visibility and affirmation for LGBTQ students.
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation LGBTQ Mormons Families & Friends
An international organization that promotes understanding, acceptance, and self-determination for individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions for current and former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Provides allyship, ministering, and educational resources and an annual international conference.
Beloved Arise
An organization that provides resources and support to empower LGBTQ teens across Christian denominations through youth programs, advocacy and ally engagement opportunities and resources for other faith-based organizations.
Brethren Mennonite Council
A nonprofit group that is committed to providing mutual support for families with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex members. This includes LGBTQ people, families and allies, to worship, educate and provide mutual support
DignityUSA
A national Catholic organization that provides support for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities—especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons. Provides opportunities for worship, service, education and social justice.
Equally Blessed
A coalition of Call to Action, DignityUSA, and New Ways Ministry that seeks to educate and inspire Catholics to take action on behalf of LGBTQ and intersex people, their families and friends.
Eshel
An organization that works with individuals, families, and the Orthodox Jewish community to support LGBTQ members. Eshel has chapters in cities in the U.S. and Canada that provide activities, parent retreats, a speakers bureau and access to LGBTQ resources in the U.S. and Israel.
Freed Hearts
A Christian organization that helps parents, LGBTQ people, educators, therapists, and churches to create safe spaces, inspiration and encouragement. Provides resources ranging from books, podcasts, video courses and social media, including a YouTube Channel.
Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns
A North American Quaker faith community that holds online gatherings and worship.
Fortunate Families
A national Catholic organization and parent network that supports LGBTQ family members and facilitates conversations with bishops, pastors and Catholic Church leadership through sharing personal stories and working to establish Catholic LGBTQ Ministries in dioceses, parishes, educational institutions, and communities.
Galva – 108
An international, nonprofit religious organization – Gay & Lesbian Vaishnava Association – that provides information and support to LGBTI Vaishnavas and Hindus, their friends, and other interested persons.
Jewish Queer Youth
A group that supports and empowers LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community with a focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chasidic, and Sephardic communities. Provides Drop-In Center, and services for parents, teens, and families.
Keshet
An organization that works for the full equality of LGBTQ Jews and families. Helps Jewish organizations with the skills to build LGBTQ-affirming communities, spaces for queer Jewish youth, and advances for LGBTQ rights. Offers professional development, training and consultation, youth initiatives, programs for LGBTQ Jews of Color, leadership projects and community learning.
Many Voices
A Black church movement for gay and transgender justice. Equips and brings forward Black leaders that support LGBT equality and justice through educational workshops, seminars, and dialogues – in-person and online.
Mama Dragons
An organization founded by Mormon mothers with LGBTQ children that supports, educates, and empowers mothers of LGBTQ children through a private Facebook and regional groups to support and advocate for their LGBTQ children.
Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
An organization that works to support, empower and connect LGBTQ Muslims. Provides educational classes, retreats, advocacy, and resources including lectures, films video, podcasts, and blogs.
Muslims for Progressive Values
An organization that reflects Islam as a source of dignity, justice, compassion, and love for all. Offers spiritual counseling, chaplain endorsement and lectures and speaking engagements. Provides support for LGBTQ people and access to resources.
Q Christian Fellowship
An organization that cultivates radical belonging among LGBTQ+ people and allies through an annual conference, community groups, Parent Summit, and a variety of resources.
United Church of Christ LGBT Ministries
Christian religious organization that includes local churches and a global ministry. Has a specific ministry to LGBTQ people and families.
Unity Fellowship Church Movement
Unity Fellowship Church Movement is the first affirming and welcoming Black church for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons with several congregations across the U.S. Members of the public can RSVP to attend services online.
Jun 4 all-day
Free Tia Chi Training Videos
Provided by Master JianFeng Chen
WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS
Link to Master Chen pre-recorded YouTube videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/
About Master JianFeng
Master JianFeng Chen is from the Fujian province of China. Inspired by his teachers and experiences, he wanted to bring traditional training of internal/external martial arts to the people of America. In China, martial arts is deeply imbedded in everyday life. Energy work, through Qigong and Tai Chi are often not stressed enough, so the full benefits of practice are not realized. His goal is to bring awareness of your breath, your energy, your movements and how it affects yourself and others so everyone can achieve balance and thus happiness and health in their lives.At the age of 8, JianFeng, joined the Junior Athletic School of Zhangzhou to begin his formal martial arts training. At the age of 11, he was selected to join the Fujian State Athletic Wushu Unit, that is internationally renowned for winning championships, especially in Tai Chi. His teachers were Grand Masters and World Champions in Tai Chi and Wushu.
Jun 4 all-day
Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
Website: https://www.dougy.org
Phone: 503-775-5683
Phone Toll Free: 866-775-5683
Email: help@dougy.org
A safe place to talk. A safe place to listen.
People grieving a death often feel like no one understands what they’re going through. And truthfully, no one’s grief is exactly same. But people tell us the help they appreciate most comes from sharing with others who are also grieving a death.
Our children’s support groups are designed around age, type of death, and the connection to the person who died. Parent/adult caregiver groups run at the same time as the children’s support groups. Around 500 children and 350 adult family members come to our groups each month. Each person decides how long he or she wants to be at The Dougy Center.
In the groups, there is no right or wrong way to be. Nobody will tell you it’s time to move on. Or that an emotion you have is wrong or inappropriate. Here, through talking and listening, you’re free to find hope and comfort in your own personal way. Children can express themselves through play, music, art, games, and sharing.
Our unique approach, using peer group support to help people discover their own way through grief, has made The Dougy Center a worldwide leader in the field. More than 500 programs based on our model now thrive in the U.S., Canada, Africa, Australia, Europe and Japan. Our guidebooks assist parents, schools and others who deal with children affected by death, and our children’s activity books provide them an outlet for expression.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Dougy Center is hosting virtual support groups for our bereavement and Pathways programs. If your family lives in the Portland metro area and would like to participate, please call 503.775.5683 or email help@dougy.org.
At The Dougy Center we realize that:
- Grief is a natural reaction to death;
- Each individual has a natural capacity to heal from loss;
- Duration and intensity of grief are unique to each individual; and
- Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process.
Support Group FAQs
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/faqs/
Bill of Rights for Grieving Teens
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/bill-of-rights/
Orientation
Orientation lasts approximately one hour. During that time, adults and children/teens are broken into separate groups where we explain the program. Questions are answered, and everyone is given a tour. Children and teens watch a Dougy Center video produced by the TV program 20/20. The adults learn about how to have a child or teen begin participation at the Center and receive all the application forms. Coming to an orientation does not mean the child/teen becomes a participant. We encourage the adults to allow the children and teens to make the final decision for themselves.
Pathways Groups
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/pathways/
Spanish Support (Esperanza: Grupos en Espanol):
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/esperanza-spanish-support-group/
LYGHT Groups – Listening and Led by Youth in Foster Care: Grief, Hope, and Transitions
At the core of the L.Y.G.H.T. program, we aim to raise awareness about how grieving youth in foster care experience marginalization on various levels, create ways to provide trauma-informed peer support to youth in foster care, and promote the importance of moving the child welfare community toward a grief-informed holistic model of care.
“It helps you to feel like you are not alone. They are also going through something as well and you can help each other.” – L.Y.G.H.T. program participant
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/lyght/
Grief Support Groups in Oregon listed with Dougy Center for those not in Portland:
19 places based on search at: https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-programs/
*Cason’s Place: Grief Support for Children and Families of Eastern Oregon
1416 SE Court Avenue
PO Box 1142
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
p: (541) 612.0828
www.casonsplace.org
*Blue Mountain Hospice
422 West Main
John Day, Oregon 97845
p: (541) 575-1648
www.bluemountainhospital.org
*Vange John Memorial Hospice/Good Shepherd Medical Center
645 W. Orchard Avenue, Suite 300
Hermiston, Oregon 97838
p: (541) 667-3543
f: (541) 667-3544
www.gshealth.org/hospice/
Benton Hospice Service
2350 NW Professional Drive
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
p: (541) 757-9616
p: (800) 898-9616
f: (541) 757-1760
www.bentonhospice.org
*SHELL: Support and Healing for Early Life Losses
Mt. Hood Hospice
PO Box 1269
39641 Scenic Street
Sandy, Oregon 97055
p: (503) 668-5545
f: (503) 668-5545
www.mthoodhospice.org
Me Too. and Company
PO Box 10796
Portland, Oregon 97296
p: (503) 228-2104
www.oregonhospice.org
*Mercy Medical Center Hospice
Wings of Hope
2400 Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
p: (541) 677-2384
f: (541) 440-0761
*Courageous Kids/Hospice of Sacred Heart
1121 Fairfield Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97402
p: (541) 461-7577
f: (541) 461-7697
www.peacehealth.org
Mourning Resources Inc.
PO Box 82573
Portland, Oregon 97202
p: (503) 777-0433
*Light House Center
1620 Thompson Rd
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
p: (541) 269-2986
f: (541) 267-0458
Good Grief – Lovejoy Hospice
939 SE 8th St
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
p: (541) 474-1193
p: (888) 758-8569
f: (541) 474-3035
www.lovejoyhospice.org
*Douglas Community Hospital
738 W Harvard
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
p: (541) 673-6641
Partners in Care
2075 NE Wyatt Ct
Bend, Oregon 97701
p: (541) 382-5882
www.partnersbend.org/bend-hospice-services/childrens-grief-support/
My Friends House Inc.
1293 Wall Street #1339
PMB 1339
Bend, Oregon 97701
p: (541) 382-5882
www.partnersbend.org/bend-hospice-services/childrens-grief-support/
St. Anthony Hospital Hospice
3001 St. Anthony Way, Level 2
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
p: (541) 276-4100
f: (541) 276-4103
www.sahpendleton.org/services/hospice/
Compassionate Friends Portland Chapter
PO Box 3065
Portland, Oregon 97208-3065
p: (503) 248-0102
www.portlandtcf.org/home.aspx
*Winterspring
PO Box 8169
Medford, Oregon 97501
p: (541) 772-2527
www.winterspring.org
*Willamette Valley Hospice
Willamette Valley Hospice
1015 3rd Street NW
Salem, Oregon 97304
p: (503) 588-3600
p: (800) 555-2431
f: (503) 363-3891
www.wvh.org
The Dougy Center
3909 SE 52nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97206
p: 503 775-5683
f: 503 777-3097
dougy.org
Jun 4 all-day
Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups
While this list is organized by state for convenience, again, keep in mind that you do not need to be a resident of that state to attend. However, do keep in mind that different states involve different time zones; be sure to check not only the time but the zone of the meeting you wish to attend.
AZ: Hospice of the Valley’s Pet Loss Support Group meets on the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Groups are virtual and open to anyone, anywhere, grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Please call 602-636-5390 for information and to obtain the link. info@hov.org, https://hov.org/our-care/grief-support/grief-support-groups/
CA: The Berkeley Humane Pet Loss Support Group now meets VIRTUALLY on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, 7-8:30 pm. Send an email to Jill Goodfriend expressing an interest in attending the group. Jill will acknowledge your message and send you the Zoom link by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. Confidentiality requested for all shares. There is no fee; however, donations to the Berkeley Humane are most appreciated (2700 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710). For questions, or to set up a complimentary consultation, contact Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, at Jill.goodfriend@gmail.com. or (510) 393-1359. hhttps://berkeleyhumane.org/community-resources/, http://jillgoodfriend.com/Jill_Goodfriend/Home.html.
CA: Cindy Buck, Hayward, CA 94541, (650) 302-6012, https://www.facebook.com/BelieveAnimalReiki. We meet virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8pm PT. Please email cindydbuck@sbcglobal.net for the call-in information.
CA: Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame CA. Led by a professional counselor, our group meets virtually the second Thursday of each month, from 8-9:30 pm. Free. For more information, please contact Brian Probst at 650/340-7022, ext. 328, bprobst@phs-spca.org, https://phs-spca.org/grief/.
CO: Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC) – Virtual Pet Loss Support Group, Fridays 12-1 MST. Free and virtual via Zoom. Open enrollment, join any time! Registration required on AATPC’s website. Open to anyone looking for support around the loss of an animal companion OR the anticipation of loss of an animal companion. All animal types welcome. Open to anyone in the world! Facilitated by Erin Peterson, licensed professional therapist. https://www.animalassistedtherapyprograms.org/animal-assisted-therapy-programs/therapy-groups/54-therapy-programs/380-virtual-pet-loss-support-group.
CO: Guardian Pet Aquamation. This is a call-in group and meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30-8pm MST. Please call 1-425-436-6350. When prompted enter access code 880072. Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, (970) 966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com, https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/
CO: “When You Lose a Pet” Pet Loss Support Group, The Human-Animal Bond Trust, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223, (303) 539-7646, info@humananimalbondtrust.org, http://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/pet-loss-support-group.html. Meets via Zoom every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. MST.
FL: Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, Grief Healing, Sarasota, FL, https://www.griefhealingblog.com/p/as-both-bereaved-parent-and-bereaved.html, https://www.griefhealingdiscussiongroups.com/forum/11-loss-of-a-pet/. Online support/discussion group available 24/7.
IL: Virtual Meeting sponsored by Gateway. We meet at 6:30 pm the third Monday of each month; free of charge to attendees. Facilitator: Joy Davy, MS, LCPC. For information, email joydavy723@gmail.com.
IL: Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin. This FREE pet loss support group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Please visit the website and contact Russell for Zoom Link and Passcode.Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who celebrates all faith traditions and those with no faith tradition at all. Everyone who is suffering from the loss of an animal companion is welcomed and offered nonjudgmental support through the FREE group or one-on-one (fee based) meetings. You need not suffer this loss alone. http://www.AnimalChaplain.net.
MA: Darin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA, (413) 781-4000, Kenddv@gmail.com. This group, led by Ken Dolan-DelVecchio, LMFT, LCSW is sponsored by Dakin Humane Society. It is held once a month. It is a Zoom group open to anyone in the country or world and starts at 6PM EST running for one and one-half hours. The days can change so please go to https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html to RSVP.
MA: Humane Hearts, West Newbury, MA 01985, 978.572.0698, marla@humanehearts.com, http://humanehearts.com. Individual, Family, and Group Support available for those who have experienced the loss of a pet or those who are anticipating a loss. See website for details as to where and when we meet. Sessions led by life-long animal advocate and humane educator Marla Andrews, M.Ed., Humane Education and Animal Welfare, Certified Grief Support Specialist, and Pet Chaplain.
MI: Micky Golden Moore, Ph.D., MSHP, Beyond The Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month. For more information about these VIRTUAL meetings and how to join, please email info@beyondthepawprint.com, or leave a message at 248.701.2345. Visit the Beyond the Paw Print website to learn more about Dr. Golden Moore, the meetings, the BTPP Facebook group, and much more, at https://beyondthepawprint.com/.
NJ: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D., PetLoss Partners. The loss of a beloved pet is so very difficult. It’s important to know you don’t have to go through this alone. Get the support you deserve surrounded by those who understand and are on the path towards recovery. Virtual groups are held twice a week, are available to anyone anywhere, and are RSVP only. The fee for virtual groups is $15. Call or email to RSVP. We are here to support you. 818-421-1516, sandi@petlosspartners.org, https://petlosspartners.org/pet-loss-services/
OH: GAP (Grief About Pets) now offers two FREE pet loss groups. One is sponsored by Eternal Paws in Norton, Ohio, and offered on-site there on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The other is sponsored by Faithful Companion and offered on the fourth Wed. of every month online using Google Meet at 6:30 p.m. If we have over ten pet parents register, we can offer another at 4:30 p.m. Brenda Brown, MA, Ft, is the facilitator of all the groups. Register by emailing brenda@griefaboutpets.com or calling 330-415-8879. https://griefaboutpets.com.
OH: Dorothy Hall, MS, RN, Pet Loss Support Group, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 895-3416, djhall2451@att.net. Meetings held on Zoom; contact Dorothy for details.
OR: Debrah Lee, LCSW, DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, 1945 NW Petty Grove, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 228-7281, petloss@dovelewis.org. Virtual and in-person meetings are offered; see website for schedule and to register to attend. https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/pet-loss-support.
TX: PAWs Shelter of Central Texas, 2965 Farm to Market 165, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, jyl@pawsshelter.org, https://heartoftexaspetlossandgriefsupport.com/. Group meets virtually on the Second Sunday of each month via Zoom, and is free of charge. Go through the website to contact facilitator for details, readings and the Zoom link. Group is for people ready to work in the group format, and is not appropriate for those needing individual counseling.
VA: FetchACure.org – Meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meetings are led by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, an experienced psychologist and member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Families are invited to attend our group sessions to help work through the pain of losing a pet. All family members, including children, are invited to attend this complementary Pet Loss Support Group. Please RSVP here or by emailing amanda@fetchacure.org, https://fetchacure.org/resource-library/pet-loss-support-group/
VA: Holli Shan, Compassionate Animal Communication, LLC, (703) 447-5374, holli@compassionspeaks.com, https://compassionspeaks.com. We are now offering a virtual online pet loss grief support group. This group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a good opportunity for people who are grieving and are not quite ready for a private session or program. While there is no set fee to attend, this group is “pay what you will” (suggested amount is $15). Register at https://info.compassionspeaks.com/register.
WA: Pet Loss Support Group, Seattle Animal Shelter – 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119, 206-386-PETS, http://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/resources/pet-loss-support-group. The loss of a pet can be very difficult. Our volunteers are here to help. The Pet Loss Support Group meets by phone/Webex every Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. For the schedule and details on how to join the virtual meeting, please email saspetloss@gmail.com
WI: Linda Colletti, Pet Loss Resource Center. Offers two virtual support groups: The first Saturday of every month 9:30-11:00 CST and the third Thursday 6Pm-7:30pm CST. All are welcome. If any one has questions, contact me at PLRCMadison@gmail.com, https://www.petlossresourcecenter.org/.
CANADA – AB: Caroline Tarkowski, Strathmore, AB T1P 1S7, (403) 629-5191, instilledchangecounselling@gmail.com, http://www.instilledchangecounselling.com. We offer virtual individual and group counselling to anyone who has experienced pet loss.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Animals in Our Hearts
- Offers links, articles, an audio-book, tips on helping a friend or loved one cope with loss, and a variety of other animal-related resources.
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- An association of pet loss counselors and professionals. The site offers links, articles, a bookstore, and directories of counselors and pet loss support groups.
- Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine
- This site provides a number of excellent articles on pet loss, plus additional resources for more help.
- The Guide to Pet Bereavement: What to Expect After the Loss of a Loved One
- An excellent discussion of how surviving pets react to the loss of a pet companion, and ways that you can help them through.
- AVMA Guidelines for Pet Loss Support Services
- Useful information for anyone interested in setting up a pet loss support group.
- Chance’s Spot
- Lots of useful stuff here, including a lot of resources for children.
- Coping with the Loss of a Pet
- An article covering grieving, the five stages of mourning, how to explain pet loss to a child, and reasons for euthanasia.
- Dog Party: Diary of the Best Last Day
- I don’t usually post links to personal tributes, but this is a wonderful, moving example of how to plan a “parting day” and create a farewell event for one’s pet and family.
- FidoFinder.com
- A site where you can register a missing pet, along with useful tips for finding a lost pet.
- Grief Healing
- An excellent resource from pet loss counselor Marty Tousley. It offers an extensive collection of Marty’s articles and columns on grief, plus other resources.
- Healing and Inspirational Poetry
- Dozens of lovely poems and “Rainbow Bridge Arrival Stories.”
- Hoofbeats in Heaven
- A site dedicated to resources on “horse loss support,” including an e-mail support group.
- Land of Pure Gold: Leaving Pawprints on Our Hearts
- Loads of tips and resources from a site dedicated to golden retrievers.
- Lightning Strike Pet-Loss Support Page
- One of the oldest pet-loss sites on the web, with an eclectic selection of resources and links. Now offers pet loss support blogs!
- Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
- The primary site for information on pet hospice care.
- Parmenter Foundation Pet Loss Resources
- Offers a series of videos on coping with pet loss.
- PetLossHelp.org
- Articles, a weekly blog, and a place to add your photo tribute for weekly postings.
- Pet Loss Matters
- This is a fabulous site with lots of resources. It offers free tributes, a means of keeping a pet loss or remembrance diary, and loads of quotes on pets and pet loss.
- The ‘Rainbow Bridge’ Has Comforted Millions of Pet Parents. Who Wrote it?
- Lovely article on the origin of the Rainbow Bridge story, which just about any grieving pet owner has surely seen.
- UK Counselling Directory: Bereavement
- Though not specifically focused on pet loss, this directory would be a good place to start a search for a UK bereavement counsellor.
- Understanding Depression
- A general information site on depression.
- What to Do When a Family Pet Dies: Teaching Kids About Grief
- Excellent guide to the various steps one can take to help children cope with the loss of a pet.
PETS IN HEAVEN:
- All Creatures Do Go to Heaven… Especially Pets
- The presentation on this site can be a bit off-putting, but the verses and translation details are very interesting and worth exploring.
- Creatures in Heaven
- A publisher of books, DVDs and music on the issue of whether pets go to heaven.
- Do Animals Have Souls?
- This is not a Christian site per se, but has some interesting comparisons of religious views on the issue, as well as a discussion of pets on the astral plane.
- EternalAnimals.com
- A number of loss-related resources, plus health tips and other info, and a book and articles dealing with the “pets in heaven” issue.
- For the Love of Animals
- A variety of articles discussing the salvation of animals, including a sermon by John Wesley!
BURIAL, CREMATION & EUTHANASIA:
- In-Home Pet Euthanasia Directory
- A state-by-state directory to veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia, house-calls, hospice services and more.
- Green Pet Burial Society
- Information and advocacy regarding natural burials within pet cemeteries for those who prefer burial to cremation, and natural burial to underground entombment. They also address pet burials in family plots of (human) cemeteries.
- Anthony Eddy’s Wildlife Studio – Pet Animal Preservation
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
- Perpetual Pet
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
VIRTUAL TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL SITES:
- Angel Cats
- Cat memorial site in the UK. (Lots of popups, unfortunately.)
- ILovedMyPet.com
- Offers a free online memorial listing for three months, and charges a small fee for longer (or large) listings. All profits go to humane associations.
- In Memory of Pets
- Light a Candle
- An interesting site where you can light a “virtual candle” in memory of your pet.
- Pet Heaven
- Free online pet memorial tribute pages and a chat function.
- Pet Loss Matters
- Washington State University Pet Memorial Program
- By donating to the WSU pet memorial program, you can post a tribute or you can obtain access for a friend or loved one to post a tribute to their pet.
PET LOSS CONDOLENCE CARDS:
- 1-2-3 Greetings: Electronic Pet Loss Condolence Cards
- Free electronic pet loss condolence cards.
- Pet Condolence Messages
- This helpful site offers suggestions of messages to include in a pet loss bereavement card, and pet loss-related quotes.
MISCELLANY
- How to Make a DIY Pet Urn
- Interesting article on how to craft your own wooden pet urn or keepsake box.
TRANSLATIONS:
Here are links to some of our articles that have been translated into other languages:
- Soutien lors de la perte de nos petit compagnons
- French pet loss site; includes French translation of “Ten Tips on the Loss of Your Pet.”
- Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is also available in Japanese.
- NOTE: If you would like to post a translation of materials on this site, please contact Moira Allen.
Jun 4 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
4D Recovery – O’Rourke Center
A LIFE WORTH LIVING
Narcotics Anonymous Hybrid Meeting
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays – 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM PST
4D Recovery is a RCO providing a variety of substance use recovery support services that target young people 18 – 35. Services include recovery mentoring, recovery community centers and recovery housing.
NA Hybrid Meeting
Zoom ID: 503 – 119 – 2020
Password: Recovery
4th Dimension Recovery
Website: http://4drecovery.org
Phone: (971) 703-4623
Email: support@4drecovery.org
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Jun 5 all-day
4th Dimension Recovery
Recovery Meetings – Monday through Sunday
MONDAYS
Love Wins @ 5:30PM
Welcomes youth, LGBTQ+ non-binary and POC. Low-key NA book study meeting that offers an inclusive, safe space for marginalized people.
ZOOM: https://www.zoom.us/j/904315993
A New Freedom, A New Happiness @ 7:15PM
AA Big Book study for all. Newcomers welcome.
No More Methin’ Around @ 9PM
New CMA meeting started by young people in the community!
Night Owls @ 11PM
TUESDAYS
Open 4 Attack @ 5:30PM
Men’s open recovery meeting that promotes strength through vulnerability and positive feedback
Southern Comfort @ 7:30PM
Traditional weekly AA speaker meeting that celebrates birthdays.
HYBRID, Zoom ID: 345-408-4670
WEDNESDAYS
SOUNDS OF RECOVERY @ 6:00PM
Energized open recovery meeting that holds a safe space for creative shares such as dance, music, poetry, etc.
Night Owls @ 11PM
THURSDAYS
KNUCKLEHEADS @ 7:30-9:00PM
Hybrid AA Closed Men’s meeting. We meet frequently so that newcomers may find the fellowship they seek. HYBRID ZOOM ID: 779-832-085 PW: Knucks
Night Owls @ 11PM
FRIDAYS
Sick Friends 7:00PM
OPEN AA MEETING: welcoming of people from all stages of the recovery journey. COME FOR THE COFFEE STAY FOR THE MESSAGE
Night Owls @ 11:PM
SATURDAYS
FOUNDATIONS @ 6:30PM
H.A. meeting started by young people in the community!
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @ 8:00PM
Weekly Saturday night speaker meeting. @ new speakers every week!
HIBRID ZOOM ID: 438-175-7799 PW SNL
Night Owls @ 11PM
SUNDAYS
QUEENS W/A SOLUTION @ 10:00AM
A diverse NA meeting for female identifying and non-binary persons with a strong group conscious & reliable home group.
ZOOM: 818-48810-739 PW: queens
S.M.A.R.T @ 5:30PM
To learn CBT skill for coping wi/addiction in recovery
F*CK DRUGS GET HIGH ON LIFE @ 7:00PM
Open NA meeting with a growing community presence
Night Owls @ 11PM
Want to start a new meeting at Milwaukie 4D?
Contact ELLY at: 971-865-9732
Jun 5 all-day
Oregon Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups
Al-Anon is an anonymous fellowship of mutual support for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alateens are members of the Al‑Anon Family Groups who have suffered because of the alcoholism of a loved one.
See Alateen Safety Guidelines (PDF format).
Find a Meeting
https://www.oregonal-anon.org/find-a-meeting
Newcomers Information
https://www.oregonal-anon.org/information-for-the-newcomer-2
Excerpt(s):
How will Al-Anon help me?
Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help.
In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Al-Anon can help you:
- Hear others’ experiences
- Find healthier ways to respond to the addicted person
- Understand your own role in addiction and recovery
- Learn the importance of supporting your loved one
- Focus on today using the “one step at a time” approach
Al-Anon is not for people trying to find their own recovery. It is only for the people who love and care for them.
For more information, you can contact:
Oregon Al-Anon Alateen Public Information
Email: PublicInfo@OregonAl-Anon.org
Website: https://www.OregonAl-Anon.org
Phone: (888) 4AL-ANON / (888) 425-2666
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Al-Anon World Service Office (WSO)
Website: http://www.al-anon.org
Phone Toll Free: (888) 4AL-ANON / (888) 425-2666
MOBILE DEVICE APP
NEW: Al Anon (National) has a Mobile Device App
https://al-anon.org/for-members/members-resources/mobile-app/
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Social Media: Al-Anon Family Groups WSO (World Service Organization) on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AlAnonFamilyGroupsWSO/
Other social media groups exist such as:
Social Media: Al-Anon (National) Family Group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/315944152429622
Social Media: Alateen (National) on Facebook
Jun 5 all-day
The Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide has created a county-based LGBTQ+ Youth Resource List. ( 14 Pages in PDF Format)
>>> Check it out here <<<
and share with partners.
The Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide
Statewide Suicide Prevention Liaison:
Annette Marcus
Email:amarcus@aocmhp.org
Phone: (503) 399-7201
Suicide Prevention Project Specialist:
Jennifer Fraga
Email: jfraga@aocmhp.org
Phone: (503) 399-7201
MORE OREGON RESCOURCES
OREGON LGBTQ CRISIS LINES
Local, state, national and LGBTQ crisis and support resources.
CRISIS & SUPPORT LINES
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
If you or a friend are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are having a crisis and need support, contact Oregon’s Lines for Life: 800-273-8255.
Lines for Life will connect you with 24-hr crisis lines that provide crisis intervention and targeted support for youth, families, older adults, military service members and veterans for mental health crises and support, suicide prevention, help with addiction and recovery and racial equity and support – in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.
English: 800-273-8255
En español: 888-628-9454
TTY: 800-799-4TTY (4889)
Oregon YouthLine: 877-968-8491.
Oregon YouthLine is a peer crisis line for youth ages 21 and younger. Teens are available to help daily, 4 to 10 p.m. Pacific Time (off-hour calls answered by adult call counselors) or chat online at the YouthLine website.
Text: “teen2teen” to 839863
Chat online: at YouthLine website
24/7 Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 with the message “Home” for support any time, night or day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – National suicide prevention support, available 24/7. Call: 800-273-8255.
Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio – in Spanish call: 888-628-9454.
LGBTQ CRISIS LINES & ONLINE CHAT
Trevor Lifeline (for LGBTQ youth) 24 hours: 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat is available 24/7 days a week, or you can text the word “START” to 678-678, available 24/7.
CHAT SPACE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH
Q Chat Space is an online community chat for LGBTQ youth and teens who are questioning their identity, ages 13-19, facilitated by staff and volunteers from LGBTQ community centers around the country. Provides a place to connect and get access to information and resources. Q Chat Space is a program of CenterLink, the national organization for LGBTQ community centers.
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline – to report child abuse and neglect call: 855-503-SAFE (7233), available 24/7.
PARENT SUPPORT LINES
Reach Out Oregon Warmline – Parent Support Line call: 833-732-2467, Monday – Friday 12-7 pm PST (except for holidays).
A parent / caregiver support service that provides peer support, access to services and referrals for parents and caregivers with a child or youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The warmline is a project of Reach Out Oregon and the Oregon Family Support Network.
OREGON LGBTQ RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
Selected resources listed on this website focus on providing services and support to reduce mental health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ young people.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR
Asian Pacific Island Pride
Non-profit organization that serves LGBTQ API communities in greater Portland and provides safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate and bring communities together. apipride@gmail.com
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
A multi-service agency that provides a wide range of services and supports for Native American children, youth, adults and families, including Two-Spirit and LGBTQ support groups and events.
PDX Latinx Pride – Pride events in Portland for the Latinx LGBTQ community, families and allies. Central facebook page provides a space to connect throughout the year – www.facebook.com/PDXlatinxpride
Portland Two-Spirit Society
P2SS is a social, cultural, educational, resource group for the LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Natives and their families; to come together and share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.
Sankofa Collective Northwest
Sankofa provides support, education and advocacy for Black families, friends and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants and an annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Sankofa began as the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S. and relaunched as the Sankofa Collective Northwest in 2016.
Utopia PDX – United Territories of Pacific Islanders Alliance Portland
Portland chapter of a nonprofit organization by and for queer and trans Pacific Islanders that provides support, community organizing, political engagement, and cultural stewardship. https://www.facebook.com/utopiaportland
YOUTH RESOURCES – STATE ACCESS
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
SMYRC’s on-site center in Portland provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities such as art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, resource referral, counseling, and education. Through Bridge 13, SMYRC provides LGBTQ trainings, educational workshops and consultations for social support staff, health professionals, youth providers, and educators. SMRYC also helps families and youth find local resources in their communities that support LGBTQ youth and families.
Oregon Queer Youth Summit
A conference held by and for queer and trans identified youth and their allies from the state of Oregon. Leadership development and organizing events happens year-round.
SCHOOL RESOURCES – STATEWIDE
Oregon Safe Schools & Communities Coalition (OSSCC)
A coalition of public and private organizations in Oregon that supports community efforts to reduce youth suicide and risk behaviors for LGBTQ youth. Provides education, data collection, and support services to create safe schools and communities for youth, teachers, and families.
GSA (Genders & Sexualities Alliance) School Clubs
GSA school clubs are available in many Oregon schools to provide support for LGBTQ students and allies and to provide education and events to promote safer schools and communities. Individual GSAs are listed by county and by school. (See National listings for information on GSA Network – a national organization that provides education and training to help students and local GSA clubs in schools to advocate for safer schools and policies to protect LGBTQ students from harassment and victimization.)
GLSEN Oregon
State chapter of the national organization that works to ensure safe schools for all students. GLSEN’s state chapter supports students and educators to adopt LGBTQ-affirming public policy, plan teacher trainings, and hold events for students, educators, parents, and allies.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Basic Rights Oregon Fierce Families Network
Advocates for public policy that meets the needs of a breadth of the LGBTQ communities. Provides and distributes resources to help families understand their LGBTQ+ children.
Pride Foundation Scholarship Program
Community foundation that funds LGBTQ programs and supports in the Northwest, and funds scholarships for LGBTQ student leaders.
YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES BY COUNTY
BENTON COUNTY
Cheldelin Middle School Pride Club
Cheldelin Middle School sponsored group that provides a confidential, safe space for students to support each other.
Corvallis High School Sexuality And Gender Alliance (SAGA)
A Corvallis High School sponsored GSA group that promotes understanding, acceptance and inclusion of all.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas High School GSA
A Clackamas High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Milwaukie High School & Milwaukie Academy of the Arts Queer-Straight Alliance
A Milwaukie High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
The Living Room
A safe space that provides peer support and youth drop-in services, resources to promote personal growth and leadership skills, to build relationships and promote positive development of LGBTQ youth and allies.
Youth ERA Clackamas
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
CLATSOP COUNTY
Astoria High School Rainbow Alliance (GSA)
An Astoria High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Lower Columbia Q Center
A community center that provides a range of resources and support activities for LGBTQ youth and adults, including youth support and educational activities.
Seaside High School GSA
A Seaside High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
COLUMBIA COUNTY
Scappoose High School FLATH/GSA
A Scappoose High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
COOS COUNTY
PFLAG Coos Bay/South Coast
A Coos Bay/South Coast chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Youth ERA Coos
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
CROOK COUNTY
PFLAG Central Oregon
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
PFLAG Prineville
A Prineville chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
CURRY COUNTY
Brookings-Harbor High School LGBTQ+ and Straight Alliance Club
A Brookings-Harbor High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Curry County
Curry County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
DESCHUTES COUNTY
PFLAG Central Oregon
A Central Oregon chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Mountain View High School GSA
A Mountain View High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
PFLAG Douglas County
A Douglas County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
HOOD RIVER COUNTY
Hood River Valley High School GSA
A Hood River Valley High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
JACKSON COUNTY
Lotus Rising Project
A community organization in Southern Oregon that provides activities and services for LGBTQ youth and adults.
Phoenix High School GSA
A Phoenix High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Youth ERA Medford
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY
Grants Pass High School Southern Oregon Pride (GSA)
A Grants Pass High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Grants Pass
A Grants Pass chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
LANE COUNTY
Churchill High School GSA
A Churchill High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Sheldon High School GSA
A Sheldon High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
South Eugene High School GSA
A South Eugene High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Trans*Ponder
A Lane County parent support group for families and caregivers with gender diverse children.
Willamette High School GSA
A Willamette High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/Willamette-High-School-GSA-273630792665482
Youth ERA Eugene
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
LINCOLN COUNTY
Newport High School GSA
A Newport High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
PFLAG Oregon Central Coast
Oregon Central Coast chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
The Bravery Center
A resource center that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 14-24, in Lincoln County.
LINN COUNTY
Intersection Connection via Zoom
A support group for area middle and high school students with regular meetings held on Zoom.
Out-N-About
A support group for high school-aged LGBTQ youth in Linn and Benton with regular meetings via Zoom.
MARION COUNTY
PFLAG Salem
Salem chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Rainbow Youth
Support groups for middle and high school students in Marion and Polk Counties. Services include social activities, and individual support.
Youth ERA Salem
A youth-focused program of services that includes a drop-in center, crisis services, online support, wrap around services, training and technical assistance for youth-serving groups and agencies.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY
Asian Pacific Island Pride
Non-profit organization that serves LGBTQ API communities in greater Portland and provides safe and supportive environments to celebrate, educate and bring communities together. apipride@gmail.com
Brave Space, LLC
An organization that provides counseling and support and facilitates access to knowledgeable providers for transgender and genderqueer young people, adults and their families.
Bridging Voices
A chorus for LGBTQ+ and allied youth, ages 13-21 in a safe, accessible place for youth to experience empowerment and unity through music. Bridging Voices is Portland’s first LGBTQ+ and Allied Youth Chorus and is one of the largest choruses of its kind.
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP)
A multi-service agency that provides a range of health, education housing and peer support services for adults. Also provides services for youth. Includes Prism Health that provides gender affirming care.
Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
A multi-service agency that provides a wide range of services and supports for Native American children, youth, adults and families, including Two-Spirit and LGBTQ support groups and events.
OHSU Transgender Health Program
Health care services for transgender for gender diverse children, youth and adults at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). Provides information, referrals and access to resources.
Outside In Transgender Health Services
Health care and social services for youth experiencing homelessness and others. Provides an LGBTQ affirming medical clinic, transgender care, housing assistance, a Queer Zone group and a community drop-in center.
P:ear
Organization that provides a safe space, food, recreation, and mentorship through art, barista, and bike mechanic programs for youth who are experiencing homelessness and unstable housing.
PFLAG Portland
Portland chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Portland Two-Spirit Society
P2SS is a social, cultural, educational, resource group for the LGBTIQ Native American/Alaskan Natives and their families; to come together and share, connect, reclaim, and restore culture and community.
Prism Healthcare Clinic
Health care agency that provides a wide range of services for LGBTQ people, including primary care and behavioral health services and counseling, gender-affirming care and STI testing.
Q Center
Portland’s LGBTQ community center. Provides a range of support groups, activities and a directory of local LGBTQ resources and referrals. Support groups are provided for adults related to gender identity, addiction recovery, veterans, seniors and a support group for youth under age 18.
Quest Center for Integrative Health
Health center that provides health and mental health care to youth and adults that includes counseling, LGBTQ health services, HIV services and wellness care.
Sankofa Collective Northwest
Sankofa provides support, education and advocacy for Black families, friends and LGBTQ people through monthly support groups, faith outreach, mini-grants and an annual Portland Black Pride celebration. Sankofa began as the first African American chapter of PFLAG in the U.S. and relaunched as the Sankofa Collective Northwest in 2016.
SMYRC (Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center)
SMYRC’s on-site center in Portland provides a safe, supervised, harassment-free space for sexual and gender minority youth ages 13-23 who participate in positive activities such as art, music, community organizing, open mic nights, drag shows, and support groups and receive services including case management, resource referral, counseling, and education. Through Bridge 13, SMYRC provides LGBTQ trainings, educational workshops and consultations for social support staff, health professionals, youth providers, and educators.
TransActive Gender Project
A program at Lewis & Clark that provides services and support for transgender and gender diverse children, youth, and families, including support groups for children and youth (ages 4-18), caregivers and families, as well as advocacy, counseling and referrals.
POLK COUNTY
Dallas High School GSA
A Dallas High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. https://www.facebook.com/Dallas-High-School-GSA-702785019853083
PFLAG Salem
A Salem chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
Rainbow Youth
Organization that provides safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth and their friends to find connection, support, and friendship in Marion and Polk Counties. Provides support meetings for middle and high-school aged youth, ages 18 and under.
UMATILLA COUNTY
PFLAG Pendelton
Pendelton chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents.
UNION COUNTY
PFLAG Union County
Union County chapter of PFLAG that provides education, advocacy, and support for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) persons, including ongoing support groups for parents. https://www.facebook.com/PflagUnionCounty
WALLOWA COUNTY
Safe Harbors
Community organization that provides education and outreach with crisis intervention and advocacy services for survivors of domestic, sexual and dating violence for youth and adults.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Beaverton High School GSA
A Beaverton High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Hillsboro High School GSA
A Hillsboro High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
Sherwood High School Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA)
A Sherwood High School sponsored student club that provides support for LGBTQ and all students to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion.
EVIDENCE-BASED FAMILY GUIDANCE RESOURCES
The evidence-based resources included here were developed by the Family Acceptance Project (FAP) and are rooted in FAP’s groundbreaking research with LGBTQ youth, young adults and families. This research and guidance from the lived experiences of ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families with LGBTQ young people enabled FAP to develop the first evidence-based family support model to prevent health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth. FAP continues to produce a series of evidence-based resources to help to decrease health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ children and youth.
FAMILY EDUCATION BOOKLETS
“Best Practice” Resources for Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ Youth
(English, Spanish & Chinese and a growing series of faith-based versions)
Key information from FAP’s research on how families can help support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) children to reduce health risks and support positive development. These family education booklets have been designated as “Best Practice” resources for suicide prevention for LGBTQ young people by the Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention.
HEALTHY FUTURES POSTER SERIES
Available from FAP in 10 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Punjabi, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Other versions are in development.
Series of 3 posters that tell the “story” of family accepting and rejecting behaviors and show how these behaviors contribute to serious health risks including suicidal behavior and drug use and how they help protect against risk and promote well-being. Each poster includes common accepting and rejecting behaviors that are expressed across diverse cultures. The posters are available to download free in 4 sizes and include the camera-ready art to take to a commercial printer.
DEVELOPING THE FIELD OF FAMILY SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ CHILDREN & YOUTH
Although it may seem surprising to many people who are concerned about the health and well-being of children and youth, before the Family Acceptance Project was established 20 years ago, no one had studied LGBTQ young people and families. As a result, many mainstream services, including government agencies, have not included services and support for diverse families with LGBTQ children. As the Family Acceptance Project has shown, families can learn to support their LGBTQ children when services are provided in ways that are culturally relevant for them. Culturally appropriate services are needed to help families learn to support their LGBTQ children to reduce serious health risks, strengthen families and support positive development. Use this website to learn about these issues to provide support for LGBTQ children, youth and families – urgently needed now as LGBTQ young people and families are coping with the losses from Covid-19.
FAITH COMMUNITIES AND THE WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ YOUTH
A publication for faith communities and families on supporting LGBTQ youth to prevent mental health risks and to increase support, published by the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. GAP is a professional organization of thought leaders in the field of psychiatry who provide guidance on addressing critical emerging mental health issues.
NATIONAL LGBTQ RESOURCES & SUPPORTS
Selected resources listed on this website focus on providing services and support to reduce mental health risks and promote well-being for LGBTQ young people.
ACCESS TO LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTERS & LOCAL RESOURCES ACROSS THE U.S.
CenterLink
CenterLink is a nonprofit organization that provides capacity building and connects more than 270 LGBTQ community centers across the U.S. in 45 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, as well as several other countries. CenterLink provides a searchable database of LGBTQ centers where LGBTQ people, families, providers and others can find and access LGBTQ services in their communities, including counseling and support services.
FAMILY-RELATED RESOURCES FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project (FAP) is a research, education and training program that helps ethnically, racially and religiously diverse families to support their LGBTQ children. FAP conducted the first research on LGBTQ youth and families and developed the first evidence-based family support model to help families to decrease rejection and health risks and to increase support and well-being for LGBTQ young people. FAP provides training for agencies, families, providers and religious leaders on increasing family support to reduce risk for suicide, homelessness and other serious health risks and using FAP’s multilingual educational materials and family support framework, also available online.
PFLAG
PFLAG is a national organization with 400 chapters across the U.S. that provides education and support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ people through individual and peer support groups, public education and advocacy. Parents and others can search PFLAG’s website to find chapters and support in local communities, in person and online. Local Oregon PFLAG chapters are listed by county under Oregon-Based LGBTQ Services & Support.
TransFamilies
TransFamilies provides support services and education for transgender people and their families, including an annual conference for families and their transgender children (Gender Odyssey). Formerly called Gender Diversity, TransFamilies provides online parent support groups in English & Spanish, a transgender youth leadership program and youth support groups, as well as training for schools and organizations.
Gender Spectrum
Gender Spectrum provides education and support for families with transgender and gender diverse children and youth, support groups and an annual conference for children, youth and families. Gender Spectrum also provides training for schools and organizations working with children and teens.
SCHOOL-BASED RESOURCES
GSA Network – Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network
GSA Network is a national youth-led organization that provides networking and support for GSAs – school clubs that provide education, peer support and activities to promote safer schools. GSA Network connects LGBTQ+ youth and school-based GSA clubs through peer support, leadership development, community organizing and advocacy and works with a network of 40 statewide organizations representing more than 4,000 GSA clubs across the country. GSAs in Oregon schools are listed by county under Oregon-Based LGBTQ Services & Support.
GLSEN
GLSEN is a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters that work to promote safe schools for LGBTQ students. GLSEN provides resources for educators and students, conducts school climate research, provides guidance on comprehensive school policies and information on bullying and school safety.
Safe Schools Coalition
The Safe Schools Coalition is a public-private partnership in Washington State that was among the first school-based initiatives to support LGBTQ students. The Coalition hosts a longstanding website with resources to help promote safe schools and to implement its mission of “helping schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.”
Campus Pride
Campus Pride is a national organization working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students by developing resources, programs and services to support LGBTQ and ally students on college campuses across the U.S. This includes hosting Camp Pride, a summer leadership camp for LGBTQ and ally students to learn campus strategies to develop supportive campus environments and leadership skills, LGBTQ college fairs and information on the campus safety, visibility and affirmation for LGBTQ students.
FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
Affirmation LGBTQ Mormons Families & Friends
An international organization that promotes understanding, acceptance, and self-determination for individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions for current and former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Provides allyship, ministering, and educational resources and an annual international conference.
Beloved Arise
An organization that provides resources and support to empower LGBTQ teens across Christian denominations through youth programs, advocacy and ally engagement opportunities and resources for other faith-based organizations.
Brethren Mennonite Council
A nonprofit group that is committed to providing mutual support for families with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex members. This includes LGBTQ people, families and allies, to worship, educate and provide mutual support
DignityUSA
A national Catholic organization that provides support for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities—especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons. Provides opportunities for worship, service, education and social justice.
Equally Blessed
A coalition of Call to Action, DignityUSA, and New Ways Ministry that seeks to educate and inspire Catholics to take action on behalf of LGBTQ and intersex people, their families and friends.
Eshel
An organization that works with individuals, families, and the Orthodox Jewish community to support LGBTQ members. Eshel has chapters in cities in the U.S. and Canada that provide activities, parent retreats, a speakers bureau and access to LGBTQ resources in the U.S. and Israel.
Freed Hearts
A Christian organization that helps parents, LGBTQ people, educators, therapists, and churches to create safe spaces, inspiration and encouragement. Provides resources ranging from books, podcasts, video courses and social media, including a YouTube Channel.
Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns
A North American Quaker faith community that holds online gatherings and worship.
Fortunate Families
A national Catholic organization and parent network that supports LGBTQ family members and facilitates conversations with bishops, pastors and Catholic Church leadership through sharing personal stories and working to establish Catholic LGBTQ Ministries in dioceses, parishes, educational institutions, and communities.
Galva – 108
An international, nonprofit religious organization – Gay & Lesbian Vaishnava Association – that provides information and support to LGBTI Vaishnavas and Hindus, their friends, and other interested persons.
Jewish Queer Youth
A group that supports and empowers LGBTQ youth in the Jewish community with a focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chasidic, and Sephardic communities. Provides Drop-In Center, and services for parents, teens, and families.
Keshet
An organization that works for the full equality of LGBTQ Jews and families. Helps Jewish organizations with the skills to build LGBTQ-affirming communities, spaces for queer Jewish youth, and advances for LGBTQ rights. Offers professional development, training and consultation, youth initiatives, programs for LGBTQ Jews of Color, leadership projects and community learning.
Many Voices
A Black church movement for gay and transgender justice. Equips and brings forward Black leaders that support LGBT equality and justice through educational workshops, seminars, and dialogues – in-person and online.
Mama Dragons
An organization founded by Mormon mothers with LGBTQ children that supports, educates, and empowers mothers of LGBTQ children through a private Facebook and regional groups to support and advocate for their LGBTQ children.
Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity
An organization that works to support, empower and connect LGBTQ Muslims. Provides educational classes, retreats, advocacy, and resources including lectures, films video, podcasts, and blogs.
Muslims for Progressive Values
An organization that reflects Islam as a source of dignity, justice, compassion, and love for all. Offers spiritual counseling, chaplain endorsement and lectures and speaking engagements. Provides support for LGBTQ people and access to resources.
Q Christian Fellowship
An organization that cultivates radical belonging among LGBTQ+ people and allies through an annual conference, community groups, Parent Summit, and a variety of resources.
United Church of Christ LGBT Ministries
Christian religious organization that includes local churches and a global ministry. Has a specific ministry to LGBTQ people and families.
Unity Fellowship Church Movement
Unity Fellowship Church Movement is the first affirming and welcoming Black church for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons with several congregations across the U.S. Members of the public can RSVP to attend services online.
CancerLine offers online and telephone peer support for persons experiencing or impacted by cancer.
Online Support Groups Links:
https://cancerlifeline.org/about-our-support-groups/
Phone:
206.297.2500 or toll-free 1.800.255.5505
Chat:
Weekdays 6am-2pm PST / 9am-5pm EST
https://cancerlifeline.org/lifeline-chat/
Online Support Groups
Our cancer support groups are designed to meet four key needs:
* Members have a place where emotions can be expressed and not judged
* Members gain a sense of community & inclusion with others in a similar situation
* Members find ways in which choice & control can be attained while living with cancer
* Members are provided with opportunities for education and information
While we are online, please note that our Support Group Norms require participation by both video and audio unless you have been granted an exception by Cancer Lifeline. To inquire about an exception, please call (206) 832-1271.
Current Support Groups
- Breast Cancer
- Caregiver
- CLIMB for Children
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer
- Expressive Arts Therapy Group: Teens with Cancer in the Family
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Support Group
- HOPE in Your Heart Cancer Support Group
- Living with Cancer
- Living with Cancer – Patient Only Group
- Living with Metastatic Cancer
- Lymphedema
- Lung Cancer Networking Group
- Oral Head and Neck Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer Support Group: Building Resilience
- Prostate Cancer
- SCCA Proton Therapy Center Prostate Cancer Dinner Club Support Group
- SCCA Proton Therapy Support Group
- Survivorship Networking Group
- Women’s Cancer
- Young Adult Cancer
Jun 5 all-day
Free Tia Chi Training Videos
Provided by Master JianFeng Chen
WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS
Link to Master Chen pre-recorded YouTube videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/
About Master JianFeng
Master JianFeng Chen is from the Fujian province of China. Inspired by his teachers and experiences, he wanted to bring traditional training of internal/external martial arts to the people of America. In China, martial arts is deeply imbedded in everyday life. Energy work, through Qigong and Tai Chi are often not stressed enough, so the full benefits of practice are not realized. His goal is to bring awareness of your breath, your energy, your movements and how it affects yourself and others so everyone can achieve balance and thus happiness and health in their lives.At the age of 8, JianFeng, joined the Junior Athletic School of Zhangzhou to begin his formal martial arts training. At the age of 11, he was selected to join the Fujian State Athletic Wushu Unit, that is internationally renowned for winning championships, especially in Tai Chi. His teachers were Grand Masters and World Champions in Tai Chi and Wushu.
Jun 5 all-day
Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
Website: https://www.dougy.org
Phone: 503-775-5683
Phone Toll Free: 866-775-5683
Email: help@dougy.org
A safe place to talk. A safe place to listen.
People grieving a death often feel like no one understands what they’re going through. And truthfully, no one’s grief is exactly same. But people tell us the help they appreciate most comes from sharing with others who are also grieving a death.
Our children’s support groups are designed around age, type of death, and the connection to the person who died. Parent/adult caregiver groups run at the same time as the children’s support groups. Around 500 children and 350 adult family members come to our groups each month. Each person decides how long he or she wants to be at The Dougy Center.
In the groups, there is no right or wrong way to be. Nobody will tell you it’s time to move on. Or that an emotion you have is wrong or inappropriate. Here, through talking and listening, you’re free to find hope and comfort in your own personal way. Children can express themselves through play, music, art, games, and sharing.
Our unique approach, using peer group support to help people discover their own way through grief, has made The Dougy Center a worldwide leader in the field. More than 500 programs based on our model now thrive in the U.S., Canada, Africa, Australia, Europe and Japan. Our guidebooks assist parents, schools and others who deal with children affected by death, and our children’s activity books provide them an outlet for expression.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Dougy Center is hosting virtual support groups for our bereavement and Pathways programs. If your family lives in the Portland metro area and would like to participate, please call 503.775.5683 or email help@dougy.org.
At The Dougy Center we realize that:
- Grief is a natural reaction to death;
- Each individual has a natural capacity to heal from loss;
- Duration and intensity of grief are unique to each individual; and
- Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process.
Support Group FAQs
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/faqs/
Bill of Rights for Grieving Teens
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/bill-of-rights/
Orientation
Orientation lasts approximately one hour. During that time, adults and children/teens are broken into separate groups where we explain the program. Questions are answered, and everyone is given a tour. Children and teens watch a Dougy Center video produced by the TV program 20/20. The adults learn about how to have a child or teen begin participation at the Center and receive all the application forms. Coming to an orientation does not mean the child/teen becomes a participant. We encourage the adults to allow the children and teens to make the final decision for themselves.
Pathways Groups
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/pathways/
Spanish Support (Esperanza: Grupos en Espanol):
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/esperanza-spanish-support-group/
LYGHT Groups – Listening and Led by Youth in Foster Care: Grief, Hope, and Transitions
At the core of the L.Y.G.H.T. program, we aim to raise awareness about how grieving youth in foster care experience marginalization on various levels, create ways to provide trauma-informed peer support to youth in foster care, and promote the importance of moving the child welfare community toward a grief-informed holistic model of care.
“It helps you to feel like you are not alone. They are also going through something as well and you can help each other.” – L.Y.G.H.T. program participant
https://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/lyght/
Grief Support Groups in Oregon listed with Dougy Center for those not in Portland:
19 places based on search at: https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-programs/
*Cason’s Place: Grief Support for Children and Families of Eastern Oregon
1416 SE Court Avenue
PO Box 1142
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
p: (541) 612.0828
www.casonsplace.org
*Blue Mountain Hospice
422 West Main
John Day, Oregon 97845
p: (541) 575-1648
www.bluemountainhospital.org
*Vange John Memorial Hospice/Good Shepherd Medical Center
645 W. Orchard Avenue, Suite 300
Hermiston, Oregon 97838
p: (541) 667-3543
f: (541) 667-3544
www.gshealth.org/hospice/
Benton Hospice Service
2350 NW Professional Drive
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
p: (541) 757-9616
p: (800) 898-9616
f: (541) 757-1760
www.bentonhospice.org
*SHELL: Support and Healing for Early Life Losses
Mt. Hood Hospice
PO Box 1269
39641 Scenic Street
Sandy, Oregon 97055
p: (503) 668-5545
f: (503) 668-5545
www.mthoodhospice.org
Me Too. and Company
PO Box 10796
Portland, Oregon 97296
p: (503) 228-2104
www.oregonhospice.org
*Mercy Medical Center Hospice
Wings of Hope
2400 Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
p: (541) 677-2384
f: (541) 440-0761
*Courageous Kids/Hospice of Sacred Heart
1121 Fairfield Ave
Eugene, Oregon 97402
p: (541) 461-7577
f: (541) 461-7697
www.peacehealth.org
Mourning Resources Inc.
PO Box 82573
Portland, Oregon 97202
p: (503) 777-0433
*Light House Center
1620 Thompson Rd
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
p: (541) 269-2986
f: (541) 267-0458
Good Grief – Lovejoy Hospice
939 SE 8th St
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
p: (541) 474-1193
p: (888) 758-8569
f: (541) 474-3035
www.lovejoyhospice.org
*Douglas Community Hospital
738 W Harvard
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
p: (541) 673-6641
Partners in Care
2075 NE Wyatt Ct
Bend, Oregon 97701
p: (541) 382-5882
www.partnersbend.org/bend-hospice-services/childrens-grief-support/
My Friends House Inc.
1293 Wall Street #1339
PMB 1339
Bend, Oregon 97701
p: (541) 382-5882
www.partnersbend.org/bend-hospice-services/childrens-grief-support/
St. Anthony Hospital Hospice
3001 St. Anthony Way, Level 2
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
p: (541) 276-4100
f: (541) 276-4103
www.sahpendleton.org/services/hospice/
Compassionate Friends Portland Chapter
PO Box 3065
Portland, Oregon 97208-3065
p: (503) 248-0102
www.portlandtcf.org/home.aspx
*Winterspring
PO Box 8169
Medford, Oregon 97501
p: (541) 772-2527
www.winterspring.org
*Willamette Valley Hospice
Willamette Valley Hospice
1015 3rd Street NW
Salem, Oregon 97304
p: (503) 588-3600
p: (800) 555-2431
f: (503) 363-3891
www.wvh.org
The Dougy Center
3909 SE 52nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97206
p: 503 775-5683
f: 503 777-3097
dougy.org
Jun 5 all-day
Virtual Pet Loss Support Groups
While this list is organized by state for convenience, again, keep in mind that you do not need to be a resident of that state to attend. However, do keep in mind that different states involve different time zones; be sure to check not only the time but the zone of the meeting you wish to attend.
AZ: Hospice of the Valley’s Pet Loss Support Group meets on the first Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Groups are virtual and open to anyone, anywhere, grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Please call 602-636-5390 for information and to obtain the link. info@hov.org, https://hov.org/our-care/grief-support/grief-support-groups/
CA: The Berkeley Humane Pet Loss Support Group now meets VIRTUALLY on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month, 7-8:30 pm. Send an email to Jill Goodfriend expressing an interest in attending the group. Jill will acknowledge your message and send you the Zoom link by 5 pm on the day of the meeting. Confidentiality requested for all shares. There is no fee; however, donations to the Berkeley Humane are most appreciated (2700 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710). For questions, or to set up a complimentary consultation, contact Jill Goodfriend, RN, LCSW, at Jill.goodfriend@gmail.com. or (510) 393-1359. hhttps://berkeleyhumane.org/community-resources/, http://jillgoodfriend.com/Jill_Goodfriend/Home.html.
CA: Cindy Buck, Hayward, CA 94541, (650) 302-6012, https://www.facebook.com/BelieveAnimalReiki. We meet virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 – 8pm PT. Please email cindydbuck@sbcglobal.net for the call-in information.
CA: Peninsula Humane Society Pet Loss Support Group, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame CA. Led by a professional counselor, our group meets virtually the second Thursday of each month, from 8-9:30 pm. Free. For more information, please contact Brian Probst at 650/340-7022, ext. 328, bprobst@phs-spca.org, https://phs-spca.org/grief/.
CO: Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC) – Virtual Pet Loss Support Group, Fridays 12-1 MST. Free and virtual via Zoom. Open enrollment, join any time! Registration required on AATPC’s website. Open to anyone looking for support around the loss of an animal companion OR the anticipation of loss of an animal companion. All animal types welcome. Open to anyone in the world! Facilitated by Erin Peterson, licensed professional therapist. https://www.animalassistedtherapyprograms.org/animal-assisted-therapy-programs/therapy-groups/54-therapy-programs/380-virtual-pet-loss-support-group.
CO: Guardian Pet Aquamation. This is a call-in group and meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30-8pm MST. Please call 1-425-436-6350. When prompted enter access code 880072. Facilitator: Leigh Ann Gerk, MA, LPC, (970) 966-4585, leighann@mourningtolightpetloss.com, https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/argus/pet-loss-support/
CO: “When You Lose a Pet” Pet Loss Support Group, The Human-Animal Bond Trust, 191 Yuma Street, Denver, CO 80223, (303) 539-7646, info@humananimalbondtrust.org, http://www.humananimalbondtrust.org/pet-loss-support-group.html. Meets via Zoom every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. MST.
FL: Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, Grief Healing, Sarasota, FL, https://www.griefhealingblog.com/p/as-both-bereaved-parent-and-bereaved.html, https://www.griefhealingdiscussiongroups.com/forum/11-loss-of-a-pet/. Online support/discussion group available 24/7.
IL: Virtual Meeting sponsored by Gateway. We meet at 6:30 pm the third Monday of each month; free of charge to attendees. Facilitator: Joy Davy, MS, LCPC. For information, email joydavy723@gmail.com.
IL: Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin. This FREE pet loss support group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8:00 pm (Eastern) via Zoom. Please visit the website and contact Russell for Zoom Link and Passcode.Rev. Russell Elleven, DMin is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister who celebrates all faith traditions and those with no faith tradition at all. Everyone who is suffering from the loss of an animal companion is welcomed and offered nonjudgmental support through the FREE group or one-on-one (fee based) meetings. You need not suffer this loss alone. http://www.AnimalChaplain.net.
MA: Darin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA, (413) 781-4000, Kenddv@gmail.com. This group, led by Ken Dolan-DelVecchio, LMFT, LCSW is sponsored by Dakin Humane Society. It is held once a month. It is a Zoom group open to anyone in the country or world and starts at 6PM EST running for one and one-half hours. The days can change so please go to https://www.dakinhumane.org/petloss.html to RSVP.
MA: Humane Hearts, West Newbury, MA 01985, 978.572.0698, marla@humanehearts.com, http://humanehearts.com. Individual, Family, and Group Support available for those who have experienced the loss of a pet or those who are anticipating a loss. See website for details as to where and when we meet. Sessions led by life-long animal advocate and humane educator Marla Andrews, M.Ed., Humane Education and Animal Welfare, Certified Grief Support Specialist, and Pet Chaplain.
MI: Micky Golden Moore, Ph.D., MSHP, Beyond The Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month. For more information about these VIRTUAL meetings and how to join, please email info@beyondthepawprint.com, or leave a message at 248.701.2345. Visit the Beyond the Paw Print website to learn more about Dr. Golden Moore, the meetings, the BTPP Facebook group, and much more, at https://beyondthepawprint.com/.
NJ: Sandra Grossman, Ph.D., PetLoss Partners. The loss of a beloved pet is so very difficult. It’s important to know you don’t have to go through this alone. Get the support you deserve surrounded by those who understand and are on the path towards recovery. Virtual groups are held twice a week, are available to anyone anywhere, and are RSVP only. The fee for virtual groups is $15. Call or email to RSVP. We are here to support you. 818-421-1516, sandi@petlosspartners.org, https://petlosspartners.org/pet-loss-services/
OH: GAP (Grief About Pets) now offers two FREE pet loss groups. One is sponsored by Eternal Paws in Norton, Ohio, and offered on-site there on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The other is sponsored by Faithful Companion and offered on the fourth Wed. of every month online using Google Meet at 6:30 p.m. If we have over ten pet parents register, we can offer another at 4:30 p.m. Brenda Brown, MA, Ft, is the facilitator of all the groups. Register by emailing brenda@griefaboutpets.com or calling 330-415-8879. https://griefaboutpets.com.
OH: Dorothy Hall, MS, RN, Pet Loss Support Group, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 895-3416, djhall2451@att.net. Meetings held on Zoom; contact Dorothy for details.
OR: Debrah Lee, LCSW, DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, 1945 NW Petty Grove, Portland, OR 97209, (503) 228-7281, petloss@dovelewis.org. Virtual and in-person meetings are offered; see website for schedule and to register to attend. https://www.dovelewis.org/pet-owners/pet-loss-support.
TX: PAWs Shelter of Central Texas, 2965 Farm to Market 165, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, jyl@pawsshelter.org, https://heartoftexaspetlossandgriefsupport.com/. Group meets virtually on the Second Sunday of each month via Zoom, and is free of charge. Go through the website to contact facilitator for details, readings and the Zoom link. Group is for people ready to work in the group format, and is not appropriate for those needing individual counseling.
VA: FetchACure.org – Meets via Zoom on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 pm. Meetings are led by Dr. Leslie Greenberg, an experienced psychologist and member of the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Families are invited to attend our group sessions to help work through the pain of losing a pet. All family members, including children, are invited to attend this complementary Pet Loss Support Group. Please RSVP here or by emailing amanda@fetchacure.org, https://fetchacure.org/resource-library/pet-loss-support-group/
VA: Holli Shan, Compassionate Animal Communication, LLC, (703) 447-5374, holli@compassionspeaks.com, https://compassionspeaks.com. We are now offering a virtual online pet loss grief support group. This group will meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a good opportunity for people who are grieving and are not quite ready for a private session or program. While there is no set fee to attend, this group is “pay what you will” (suggested amount is $15). Register at https://info.compassionspeaks.com/register.
WA: Pet Loss Support Group, Seattle Animal Shelter – 2061 15th Avenue West, Seattle WA, 98119, 206-386-PETS, http://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/resources/pet-loss-support-group. The loss of a pet can be very difficult. Our volunteers are here to help. The Pet Loss Support Group meets by phone/Webex every Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. For the schedule and details on how to join the virtual meeting, please email saspetloss@gmail.com
WI: Linda Colletti, Pet Loss Resource Center. Offers two virtual support groups: The first Saturday of every month 9:30-11:00 CST and the third Thursday 6Pm-7:30pm CST. All are welcome. If any one has questions, contact me at PLRCMadison@gmail.com, https://www.petlossresourcecenter.org/.
CANADA – AB: Caroline Tarkowski, Strathmore, AB T1P 1S7, (403) 629-5191, instilledchangecounselling@gmail.com, http://www.instilledchangecounselling.com. We offer virtual individual and group counselling to anyone who has experienced pet loss.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Animals in Our Hearts
- Offers links, articles, an audio-book, tips on helping a friend or loved one cope with loss, and a variety of other animal-related resources.
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
- An association of pet loss counselors and professionals. The site offers links, articles, a bookstore, and directories of counselors and pet loss support groups.
- Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine
- This site provides a number of excellent articles on pet loss, plus additional resources for more help.
- The Guide to Pet Bereavement: What to Expect After the Loss of a Loved One
- An excellent discussion of how surviving pets react to the loss of a pet companion, and ways that you can help them through.
- AVMA Guidelines for Pet Loss Support Services
- Useful information for anyone interested in setting up a pet loss support group.
- Chance’s Spot
- Lots of useful stuff here, including a lot of resources for children.
- Coping with the Loss of a Pet
- An article covering grieving, the five stages of mourning, how to explain pet loss to a child, and reasons for euthanasia.
- Dog Party: Diary of the Best Last Day
- I don’t usually post links to personal tributes, but this is a wonderful, moving example of how to plan a “parting day” and create a farewell event for one’s pet and family.
- FidoFinder.com
- A site where you can register a missing pet, along with useful tips for finding a lost pet.
- Grief Healing
- An excellent resource from pet loss counselor Marty Tousley. It offers an extensive collection of Marty’s articles and columns on grief, plus other resources.
- Healing and Inspirational Poetry
- Dozens of lovely poems and “Rainbow Bridge Arrival Stories.”
- Hoofbeats in Heaven
- A site dedicated to resources on “horse loss support,” including an e-mail support group.
- Land of Pure Gold: Leaving Pawprints on Our Hearts
- Loads of tips and resources from a site dedicated to golden retrievers.
- Lightning Strike Pet-Loss Support Page
- One of the oldest pet-loss sites on the web, with an eclectic selection of resources and links. Now offers pet loss support blogs!
- Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
- The primary site for information on pet hospice care.
- Parmenter Foundation Pet Loss Resources
- Offers a series of videos on coping with pet loss.
- PetLossHelp.org
- Articles, a weekly blog, and a place to add your photo tribute for weekly postings.
- Pet Loss Matters
- This is a fabulous site with lots of resources. It offers free tributes, a means of keeping a pet loss or remembrance diary, and loads of quotes on pets and pet loss.
- The ‘Rainbow Bridge’ Has Comforted Millions of Pet Parents. Who Wrote it?
- Lovely article on the origin of the Rainbow Bridge story, which just about any grieving pet owner has surely seen.
- UK Counselling Directory: Bereavement
- Though not specifically focused on pet loss, this directory would be a good place to start a search for a UK bereavement counsellor.
- Understanding Depression
- A general information site on depression.
- What to Do When a Family Pet Dies: Teaching Kids About Grief
- Excellent guide to the various steps one can take to help children cope with the loss of a pet.
PETS IN HEAVEN:
- All Creatures Do Go to Heaven… Especially Pets
- The presentation on this site can be a bit off-putting, but the verses and translation details are very interesting and worth exploring.
- Creatures in Heaven
- A publisher of books, DVDs and music on the issue of whether pets go to heaven.
- Do Animals Have Souls?
- This is not a Christian site per se, but has some interesting comparisons of religious views on the issue, as well as a discussion of pets on the astral plane.
- EternalAnimals.com
- A number of loss-related resources, plus health tips and other info, and a book and articles dealing with the “pets in heaven” issue.
- For the Love of Animals
- A variety of articles discussing the salvation of animals, including a sermon by John Wesley!
BURIAL, CREMATION & EUTHANASIA:
- In-Home Pet Euthanasia Directory
- A state-by-state directory to veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia, house-calls, hospice services and more.
- Green Pet Burial Society
- Information and advocacy regarding natural burials within pet cemeteries for those who prefer burial to cremation, and natural burial to underground entombment. They also address pet burials in family plots of (human) cemeteries.
- Anthony Eddy’s Wildlife Studio – Pet Animal Preservation
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
- Perpetual Pet
- Information on freeze-drying pets.
VIRTUAL TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL SITES:
- Angel Cats
- Cat memorial site in the UK. (Lots of popups, unfortunately.)
- ILovedMyPet.com
- Offers a free online memorial listing for three months, and charges a small fee for longer (or large) listings. All profits go to humane associations.
- In Memory of Pets
- Light a Candle
- An interesting site where you can light a “virtual candle” in memory of your pet.
- Pet Heaven
- Free online pet memorial tribute pages and a chat function.
- Pet Loss Matters
- Washington State University Pet Memorial Program
- By donating to the WSU pet memorial program, you can post a tribute or you can obtain access for a friend or loved one to post a tribute to their pet.
PET LOSS CONDOLENCE CARDS:
- 1-2-3 Greetings: Electronic Pet Loss Condolence Cards
- Free electronic pet loss condolence cards.
- Pet Condolence Messages
- This helpful site offers suggestions of messages to include in a pet loss bereavement card, and pet loss-related quotes.
MISCELLANY
- How to Make a DIY Pet Urn
- Interesting article on how to craft your own wooden pet urn or keepsake box.
TRANSLATIONS:
Here are links to some of our articles that have been translated into other languages:
- Soutien lors de la perte de nos petit compagnons
- French pet loss site; includes French translation of “Ten Tips on the Loss of Your Pet.”
- Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet is also available in Japanese.
- NOTE: If you would like to post a translation of materials on this site, please contact Moira Allen.
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