Grief support groups: City of St. Paul

Loss Specific Groups for Homicide, Suicide, Accident for Adults, Teens & Children

When: Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free, but pre-registration is needed.
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674

Bridge Collapse Groups

For families affected by the 2007 I -35W Bridge Collapse
When:2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free, but pre-registration is needed.
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674

Men's Group

Men will have the opportunity once a month to participate in a men's only support group. Come every week to participate in the whole series, or come once a month for the Men's group.
When: Call for dates.
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674

Compassionate Friend - St. Paul Chapter

The mission of The Compassionate Friend is to assist families in the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age, and to provide information to help others be supportive. If you have had a child die at any age, from birth to adult, these meetings are for you. We are an international, nonprofit, self-help support organization with almost 600 chapters. There is no religious affiliation. Parents, grandparents, siblings (over age 12), extended family, and visitors are welcome.

When: The second Thursday of every month, 7 PM.
Where: St. Paul Chapter (serves St. Paul and surrounding suburbs) meets at Beaver Lake Lutheran Church, 2280 Stillwater Ave. Maplewood. Meetings are held in the multi-purpose room.
Cost: Free
Contact: Cathy at 651-459-9341 or The Compassionate Friend

Downtown

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Minneapolis campus: 2525 Chicago Ave. South, Minnapolis, MN 55404
St. Paul campus: 345 North Smith, St. Paul, MN 55102

Family Grief Support Program meets twice a year on Thursday evenings, 6:30-8 p.mp Programs are offered for bereaved parents, siblings ages 4 to 18, extended family members.

Daytime Grief Group.A daytime grief group for bereaved parents meets every other Wednesday morning from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Childcare is available for pre-school children. Participants must make a commitment to the entire series.
For more information contact 612-813-6622

SID Parent Support Group. This group is for newly bereaved parents. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at CHildren's in the Family Resource Center (Minneapolis campus). Contact 612-813-6285.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group. For parents who have experienced a perinatal loss. This group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month on the St. Paul campus. Registration is required; however, there is no fee. Contact 651-241-6206 for more information.

Grand Avenue

Adult Loss Therapy Groups

The Center for Grief offers therapy groups designed to provide a safe and supportive setting for people to share their loss journey with others. These groups are facilitated by professional grief therapists and provide an opportunity for participants to explore the impact that the loss has had and continues to have on their lives.
Groups available
Children's, 'Tweens' and Teens' Loss Groups
Sibling or Friend Loss Group
After the Breakup Group
Homicide Survivors Group
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group
Women's Loss Group
Gay Men's Loss Group
Professional Caregiver Group

When: Call for availability.
Where: Center for Grief, 1122 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Cost: $70.00 per session. Insurance accepted and sliding fee scale available
Contact: Call 651-641-0177. E-mail cg@griefloss.org

Midway

Mother Loss for Adult Daughters

Allina Home & Community Services sponsors an education and support group series for women whose mothers have died.
When: Sept. 13 through Oct. 18, 2010, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25.00, sliding fee available - Call to register, space is limited.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Mother Loss Retreat Day: The Search for the Mother Within

Allina Home & Community Services sponsors a one-day retreat for women who, as adults, have experienced the death of their mother and wish to embark on a journey to intergrate this life change through body, mind and spirit.
When: October 22, 2010
Cost: $60.00 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.) Sliding fee available
Contact: Call Janis Dehler, Allina Home & Community Services, at 612-262-7025 or Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Daytime Spouse/Partner Loss Group

Allina Home & Community Services offers a support group for those grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
When:September 14 - October 19, 2010
Time:10:30-12 p.m.
Cost: $25.00, sliding fee available
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100 , St. Paul, MN 55114
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Daytime Spouse/Partner Loss Group

Allina Home & Community Services offers a support group for those grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
When:September 14 - October 19, 2010 .
Time:10:30 - 12 p.m
Where: Cambridge, MN
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Young Widowed Grief Support Program

The Coalition of Metropolitan Hospice Programs sponsors monthly, Sunday afternoon education and support meetings, direct mailings, speakers and/or small groups.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100 , St. Paul, MN 55114
When:1 PM - 3 PM.
Future dates will focus on the first Sunday of the month with some holiday exceptions: Feb. 14, March 7, April 11, May 2, June 6, July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 12, Oct. 3 & Nov. 7.
Contact: Call 651-628-1752 with questions and to be added to the mailing list.

Family Nights Program

Allina Home & Community Services Offers a six-week family program for families with a surviving parent and 5 - 18 year old children. Dinner is provided.
When:Call for dates
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $50 registration, sliding fee available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Family Grief Support Retreat

This educational support retreat for children, teens, and their surviving parents is open to young families who have experienced the death loss of a parent. The retreat is offered annually in the fall and is co-sponsored by Allina Hospice, HealthEast Hospice, HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes, North Hospice, and Methodist-Park Nicollet Hospice. Preregistration is required.
When: Nov. 6-7, 2010 Registration deadline Oct. 29, 2009
Where: Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, MN
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752
Cost: $145/family, scholarships available

Journaling Your Way Through Grief

Allina Home & Community Services Offers a six-week grief group exploring grief using art, writing, music and more. Appropriate for any death-related loss in the past two years.
When:September 9 - October 14, 2010
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752 for information and to be added to the waiting list

Women Grieving Women

Allina Home & Community Services Offers a six-week program for women who have experienced the death of a partner or significant friend in the past two years.
When:TBA, call to be added to a waiting list.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Spirituality in Grief

Allina Home & Community Services Exploring your spirituality in the face of grief.
When: TBA call to be added to waiting list.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call for more information - Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Summit Avenue

Grief education and support

The Capitol City Grief Coalition sponsors various education and support groups.

When: Thursdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Call to confirm location.
Cost: Free (Donations accepted.)
Contact: Call Lois Knutson at 651-227-4430 or Darlene at 651-223-7544.

Allina Grief Resources
651-628-1752