JoyRx Mentorship Program offered at Children's Cancer Association
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
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Clark, WA
Cowlitz, WA
Skamania, WA
Wahkiakum, WA
OR
Other Information
Payment Options
- Free
Age Group
- Youth (under 13)
- Adolescents (13-17)
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.
What's Here
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.