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JoyRx Mentorship Program offered at Children's Cancer Association

1200 NW Naito Pky, Suite 140, Portland, OR 97209

One block from the Portland Streetcar stop and close to TriMet bus lines.

Eligibility

Families with children in treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses ages 0-18 at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel or Doernbecher Children's Hospital.

Hours

M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 8am-1:30pm Mentors meet with families based on both parties schedules.

(503) 200-5113
Voice·

Intake

Application process

Call for information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Clark, WA Cowlitz, WA Skamania, WA Wahkiakum, WA OR

Other Information

Age Group

Adolescents (13-17)
Youth (under 13)

Payment Options

Free

Disabilities & Health Conditions

Cancer

Languages

Spanish

Pairs seriously ill children and teens undergoing treatment with trained adult volunteer mentors. Mentors provide companionship through shared activities such as games, music, and hobbies. This support also gives parents valuable time to meet with doctors, connect with family and friends, or simply take a needed break.

Providing organization

Children's Cancer Association

Provides direct non-medical services to children in treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses and their families in Oregon and Southwest Washington.