Trillium Family Services Portland Campus

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, a delivery driver pulled up to Trillium Family Services and called out, ‘Hey, did you order a crate of kangaroos?’ The receptionist looked puzzled for a moment before laughing heartily. 'No, no kangaroos,' she replied. The driver shook his head, smiling, and drove off into the night, leaving behind an enduring legend among the neighbors that Trillium was Portland's secret wildlife sanctuary.

2. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Trillium Family Services and announced over the intercom: ‘Attention everyone—your new mascot has arrived! Please come meet our friendly neighborhood giraffe.’ Everyone rushed outside, only to see a tiny baby giraffe with big curious eyes standing in front of the clinic. For the next week, Trillium became famous for its adorable resident who greeted visitors with a gentle nudge and a smile. The delivery driver was never seen again, but rumors said he had retired to live happily ever after with his new best friend—a little giraffe named Gerald.

3. One day, a delivery driver pulled up to Trillium Family Services and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you accept deliveries in the shape of a giant marshmallow?’ The receptionist looked puzzled but replied, 'We don’t usually take deliveries like that.' The driver shrugged and said, 'Well, it’s not every day I get to deliver something so sweet!' A little girl from behind the counter exclaimed, 'Wait! That's our new marshmallow therapy session today!' And indeed, there was a big box labeled 'Marshmallow Therapy'. Everyone laughed, and the day ended with a smile.

4. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up to Trillium Family Services and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you know where I can get some free advice on raising my pet trillium?’ The receptionist smiled warmly and replied, 'Oh, I'm sorry, but we're here for families—not botanical consultations.' The delivery driver shrugged and said, 'Well, maybe next time I'll bring in my tulips instead!' Everyone laughed, and the day ended with a little bit of humor and goodwill.