News & Events

Save the Date! Step out for pets and people at WVH's annual family-friendly dog walk, and help raise funds to support our local Pet Peace of Mind(R) program, and Grief Care services. Join dogs and pet-lovers for a fun walk in the park, vendor village, raffle baskets, food truck, and dog games. Sign up for a sitting with a caricature artist, or get a professional photo of your dog for the annual poster contest.

You are invited to celebrate, honor, and remember your loved ones who have died at the 8th Annual Reflections on the River community event on September 18th from 7:30 - 9 pm. The event will include a River Walk with personalized luminarias lining the park paths and luminaria-lit labyrinth. Personalized luminarias are available to purchase by clicking this calendar event. Sponsorship opportunities also available. For more information, contact donorservices@wvh.org or call 503.588.3600.

Families with children ages 6-17 are encouraged to attend Camp Mighty Oaks, a one-day camp experience for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. 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 and are grouped by age. Lunch and snacks are included. Registration is open now!

The holidays can be a particularly hard time when grieving. Join us for a time of learning new coping skills to help at this time. A presentation for adults will be offered while youth are offered a craft and discussion time. Afterward, families enjoy a holiday craft of remembrance together. Click this event or call 503.588.3600 to register for this event geared toward adults and children ages 6+.

The free Winter Remembrance Concert is a family-friendly holiday concert hosted by Willamette Vital Health music therapists every December. Programming includes music from numerous winter holiday traditions and time to honor loved ones who have died. We invite all to partake in the merriment of music during the holidays and to name the loss felt acutely during the holidays as we recognize together that it’s ok to share in joy and feel grief simultaneously. The concert is from 6:30-7:30. Doors open at 6pm