Our Mission
To break the sense of isolation surrounding pregnancy and infant loss.
Brief Encounters can help you feel less alone on your journey through grief. Here you may find helpful resources as you work through the pain of losing your babies. You can connect with parents who know the hard work of picking up the pieces of shattered dreams. Please join us as we learn how to be patient and kind to ourselves as the rest of the world tries to rush us through our grief. Here we have learned that making the journey with others is not nearly as lonely.
WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
Peace House farewell gathering
After 40 years supporting our Brief Encounters community (and others!) in their home, our beloved Pat and her husband, John, are moving to Salem. Please join us Sunday, May 24th, from 2-4pm for a final, family friendly gathering. Bring a dish and your love to share. Please share this invitation with other Brief Encounters families who might not see this message. We hope to see many of you there!!
Note: All Brief Encounters support meetings and gatherings are continuing. The meeting schedule remains the same, and the new in-person meeting location beginning June 2026 is the Historic Overlook House. Please see separate email communications regarding the new location for additional information.
Questions? please reach out to info@briefencounters.org
Noah's Quest Walk/Run
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
For everyone who has lost a child or the hope of a child and for those who care.
Come walk or run with fellow grievers. Add your baby’s name at registration to have a sign on the course. Light breakfast provided.
Brief Encounters is run entirely by volunteers. We are currently looking to fill the Communications and Event positions.
Please reach out if you are interested in giving back!
info@briefencounters.org
The Grieving Partners is now called the
Non-Birthing Parent Support Group
Monthly Grief Walks
are back
Monthly Newsletter
We would love to ensure your baby’s birth is remembered. When you subscribe to our monthly newsletter your baby will be added to the “Our Children Remembered” section.
We have two active private Facebook groups that can be a great way to connect with others:
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Facebook Group
Parenting After Loss Facebook Group
our events
