News & Events

This workshop is now full. If you would like to be on the interest list for the fall workshop, contact Melissa Lindley at melissal@wvh.org. Parents, educators, and caregivers are invited to this free presentation to learn more about talking to and supporting children facing the serious illness or death of a loved one. Participants will: • Recognize the typical responses of children experiencing grief • Identify ways to support children that are grieving • Learn communication tools to use when discussing death, illness, and grief with children • Leave with tools to support children facing a loved one’s serious illness, death, or grief Space is limited and registration is required. Register by clicking this box or call Melissa Lindley at 503.588.3600. Special thanks to our partners at Chemeketa Community College & Northwest Human Services.

Six-week grief support groups are offered throughout the year for those who have lost a loved one in the previous two years. Gain support from others experiencing grief and loss as you increase your understanding of the grief process. There is no charge, but registration is required. Use of mask required, as we are considered a healthcare facility. Registration is required. Call 503.588.3600 to register.

Join Melissa Lindley of Willamette Vital Health and attorney Ryan Collier of Collier Law for a free Advanced Directive webinar. This free webinar will focus on explaining, updating and executing an Oregon's brand new Advance Directive for health care. The Oregon Legislature reorganized and changed the Advance Directive significantly this year. If you have not created or updated your Advance Directive in the last two years, it’s time to discuss changes. Melissa and Ryan will answer questions such as: • Who would make trusted medical decisions for you in a health emergency if you were unable to do so yourself without an Advance Directive? • What are my options regarding life support and tube feeding? • How do I give my spouse and family authority to make medical decisions for me? Note: this is an online webinar and registration is required to access the link for the live webinar. Click this box to register. All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar via email after the session.

Families with children ages 6+ are encouraged to attend Camp Mighty Oaks, a one-day camp experience for children who have experienced the death of a loved one in the last two years. At Camp Mighty Oaks, families will celebrate the memory of their loved one on a summer day full of fun-filled activities that promote hope and healing. All activities are optional. Lunch and dinner are included. Registration is required by 6/25/22. Call 503.588.3600 to register. Cost is $20 per person (scholarships available).

You are invited to celebrate, honor, and remember your loved ones who have died at the 5th Annual Reflections on the River community event on September 8th from 7:30 - 9 pm. The event will include a live river walk with personalized luminarias lining the park paths. Join us for a self-paced river walk and luminaria-lit labyrinth until 9 pm. A short program will be offered in the Rotary Pavilion at 7:30 pm, featuring music, words of comfort, and a memorial to veterans. Personalized luminarias will be available for purchase after June 1st. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact donorservices@wvh.org or call 503.588.3600.