Grief support groups: Northeast metropolitan area
Northern suburbs
North Suburban Growing Through Lossİ
The Twin Cities' North Suburban Grief Support Coalition sponsors the "Growing Through Loss" series twice yearly, providing an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues. Each session is complete in itself. You are invited to attend one or all of the sessions.
When:Fall 2010 Series dates to be announced
It is held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. with registration begining at 6:45 p.m. Each session opens with a prayer and a speaker from 7 to 7:45, break from 7:45 to 8 and small group session from 8 to 9 p.m.
Where: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - 835 2nd Avenue NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Each six-week series is rotated between each of the sponsoring churches: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church (Mounds View)
Atonement Lutheran Church (New Brighton)
Christ the King Lutheran Church (New Brighton)
Church of St. Joseph (Lino Lakes)
Church of St. Odilia (Shoreview)
Church of St. William (Fridley)
Galilee Lutheran Church (Roseville)
Immaculate Conception (Columbia Heights)
Incarnation Lutheran Church (Shoreview)
Nativity Lutheran Church (St. Anthony)
Presbyterian Church of the Way (Shoreview)
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Roseville)
Roseville Lutheran Church (Roseville)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
(New Brighton)
St. Michael's Lutheran Church, ELCA (Roseville)
St. Philip's Lutheran Church (Fridley)
St. Timothy's Catholic Church (Blaine)
Cost: Free. Also, free childcare is available. To obtain childcare, call 763-755-5335 no later than the Monday prior to each session with your name and the number of children and their ages.
Contact: 763-755-5335, or visit www.growingthroughloss.org
Arden Hills, Roseville
Grief Support Group
North Heights Lutheran Church hosts a support group that offers a Christian perspective on grief and loss.
When: First and third Monday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m..
Where: North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Bud at 763-571-1193, Phyllis at 651-639-8226, or Alvina at 651-483-3609.
Cambridge
Adult grief group series
Cambridge Medical Center sponsors a support group series for grieving adults.
When: Series runs four times a year, meeting Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Medical Center, North Wing Classroom, 701 South Dellwood Street, Cambridge, MN 55008
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Launa Hollen at 763-689-7700, ext. 1159
Chisago Lakes, Lindstrom, North Branch, Rush City
Groups for adults and individual counseling
HomeCaring Hospice based in Chisago Lakes, MN, sponsors opportunities for adults to deal with grief in group and one-on-one settings.
When: Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m..
Where: St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 38725 Forest Blvd., North Branch, MN 55056
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Gretchen Kirvida at 651-257-7837.
Lindstrom (Chisago County)
Growing Through Loss
Child care is available during this education and support series for grieving adults sponsored by area churches.
When: Series runs twice a year.
Where: Call to confirm location in Lindstrom area.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Gretchen Kirvida at 651-257-7837.
Maplewood
Adult grief support group
St. John's Hospital hosts an ongoing support group for grieving adults.
When: Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: St. John's Hospital, 1575 Beam Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Chaplain Ted Hein at 651-232-7397.
Oak Park Heights, Stillwater
Lakeview Hospital sponsors weekly support groups for adults who have lost a loved one.
Weathering Life's Losses
When:Every Thursday, 6:00-7:15 PM (except Thanksgiving)
Where:Stillwater Medical Group Women's Center (on the Lakeview Hospital campus)
Contact:Call (651) 430-4586 for information
Kids & Teens support group (ages 5-17)
For children who have lost a loved one, and their parents/guardians.
When: Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM.
Where: Boutwell's Landing, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 651-430-4686.
Transforming Grief Into Growth
Join us for a five week series offering individuals and families information, insights, understanding and support thru the grief process. Various topics will be discussed ranging from; what is the grief process, our emotions, communication, healthy ways of taking care of us as well as goal setting & rebuilding our lives. It is important that you attend all of the sessions. Please allow yourself 4 weeks after a death before attending this group.
When:Call for dates
Where:Stillwater - East Metro 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082.
Cost:Free
Contact:651-439-5511
Open Discussion Group
This is an ongoing group. You can join us anytime. A discussion will be lead in this open forum of discussion along with various speakers. Refreshments will be served.
When:1st Wednesday of each month. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where:Stillwater - East Metro 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082.
Cost:Free
Contact:651-439-5511
Saint Anthony
Grief support group
When: First and third Thursday of each month, 3 p.m.
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Parish Center, 2739 NE Stinson Blvd., St. Anthony, MN 55418
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Christine Shannon at 612-781-6529.
GriefShareTM
This video/discussion group offers a Christian perspective.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Eva Addison at 612-781-2766.
White Bear Lake
Adjusting to the death of a child
This group is designed for a parent(s) who has experienced the death of a child. The group will focus on understanding the grief process and learning to cope and adjust to the death of your child.
When:3rd Thursday of each month - 7 PM
Where:Bradshaw-4600 Greenhaven Dr. White Bear Lake
Contact for reservations:Carol 651-222-8597
Cost: None
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