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Learning from Grief and Loss

Engaging with Adult Children

Staying Engaged in LIfe

Oregon Advance Directive

Bridging Life Transitions

Our Mission is to promote the emotional well-being of seniors through peer counseling and social engagement. Our no-cost weekly support groups and Conversation on Aging discussion groups provide emotional support, unconditional listening, and sharing of experiences. VIEWS is a program of Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare, a nonprofit healthcare provider.

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Seniors Connecting with Community

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VIEWS Groups for adults 60 years or better meet weekly in Multnomah and Clackamas counties. These groups are led by VIEWS senior peer counselors who ensure a safe place to talk, listen, and make connections.
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VIEWS Conversations on Aging bring people together for discussion on topics that are of special interest as we age. Each Conversation provides an opportunity to discover the value of the give-and-take of community.
Learn more about Conversations on Aging.

Provide Connection

VIEWS Volunteers facilitate weekly support groups and Conversations on Aging. They are 55 years of age and better, and have a strong interest in supporting other older adults as they work through issues of aging. Our volunteers come from various backgrounds and receive training specific to their chosen volunteer positions. They commit to monthly meetings for continuing education and supervision, and to sharing experiences and support with their peers.
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2 Learning from Grief and Loss 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm At 2:00 - 3:30, a residents only Conversation at Providence House, 5921 E Burnside, Portland. Join other older adults for a Conversation on Aging on Learning from Grief and Loss, offered by the non-profit organization VIEWS. Grief is normal but it can be more difficult as you age, and the losses seem to come all the time. Learn how losses can affect your sense of self as well as your health. Learn various ways of coping with loss and grief. Talk about some of your concerns. Receive resources and ideas. Come see how helpful a discussion with peers can be.

8 Engaging with Adult Children 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm At 1:30 – 3:00 at Friendly House, at 1737 NW 26th Ave in Portland. Join other older adults for a Conversation on Aging on Engaging with Adult Children, offered by the non-profit organization VIEWS. Relationships with children change as we age. Examine current problems and foster greater understanding between generations. Talk about some of your concerns. Come see how helpful a discussion with peers can be. Please call VIEWS at 503-261-6175 for free registration.

20 Staying Engaged in LIfe 10:30 am – 12:00 pm At 10:30 – Noon at the Milwaukie Center, at 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr in Milwaukie. Join other older adults for a Conversation on Aging on Staying Engaged in Life, offered by the non-profit organization VIEWS. Do you or someone you know ever have “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps”? Consider ideas to make “dark” days a little brighter. Learn the difference between sadness, depression and grief. Learn strategies that work for you. Come see how helpful a discussion with peers can be. Please call the event site, the Milwaukie Center, at 503-653-8100 for free registration. Oregon Advance Directive 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm At 3:00 - 4:30, a residents only Conversation at Emilie House, 5520 NE Glisan St in Portland. Join other older adults for a Conversation on Aging on Learning from Grief and Loss, offered by the non-profit organization VIEWS. We all want our end of life decisions to be respected by our doctors and our family. How do we make sure that this happens? Learn about the power of an Advance Directive and how it informs others of your decision. Learn who needs to know what you want and some ideas about how to talk with your family. Talk about some of your concerns. Receive your own copy of the Advance Directive. Come see how helpful a discussion with peers can be.

22 Bridging Life Transitions 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm At 1:30 - 3:00 at Westmoreland’s Union Manor at 6404 SE 23rd Ave in Portland. Join other older adults in a VIEWS Conversation on Aging. Our topic for the event will be Bridging Life Transitions. Everyone’s life includes transitions. As older adults, we want to manage these transitions effectively while remaining as independent as possible. Explore ways to cope using a lifetime of strengths and learned skills. Talk about some of your concerns. Come see how helpful discussion with peers can be. Call the event site, Westmoreland’s Union Manor at 503-318-2270 for free registration.