News and Events
February Newsletter: Poems & Writings


The Westside Brief Encounters group will be meeting on Monday, February 22 (the fourth Monday, February 2010 only), at Fire Station #60, 8585 NW Johnson St, Beaverton. For directions please call  503-203-8033 or click here to see a map.

Please e-mail Caroline (cfalcone@mail.com) or Talya (talyamcnassar@gmail.com) if you have any questions. We are trying a new location to see how it works. Future meetings will still be held on the third Monday of the month. Check next month's newsletter to confirm the location. We look forward to seeing you in group. The group has been attended by newly bereaved parents as well as parents who are years into their grief journey. It is usually an intimate group with parents asking questions of one another, acknowledging where they are today and feeling validated. If you attend the Brief Encounters group at the Peace House and are looking for more connection between meetings, please join us. We would love to provide more support for you. Talya (Rebecca 2007) and Caroline (Cyrus 2007)

Noah's Quest 2009 Photo Album
Thank you to all who came out to support Brief Encounters and walk or run in memory of our babies.

Dougy Center Fire
We are sad to report that The Dougy Center main building on southeast 52nd burned down on the night of Sunday June 21st.
click here for details and how you can help..
About Us

Brief Encounters is a nonprofit, nonsectarian group for parents whose babies have died before, during, or after birth. Brief Encounters provides meetings in the greater Portland, Oregon area and local phone support. At informal, mutually supportive meetings, bereaved parents and their families share their stories, discuss issues that arise around pregnancy and infant loss, and remember their children. Through talking or just listening, we learn what grief is and how, through understanding and caring, we heal.


Need to talk?

Call (503) 699-8006 or the Spanish line at (503) 419-6299. Please recognize that this is a message phone only. Our volunteers will attempt to return your phone call within 24 hours. Our volunteer will help you access the resources you need. This Web Site is available to parents around the world. We may not be able to return calls outside of the greater Portland, Oregon area, although other resources, including newsletters, are available to you.