Grief support groups: Southwest metropolitan area

Burnsville

Adult grief education and support
These regular groups for grieving adults include open group discussions and presentations on specific topics.
When: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Prince of Peace Christian Life Center, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: 952-898-9393

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults.    The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one.  Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions.  Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths.  Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.

When: Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Where:Call for location
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Delano

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults.    The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one.  Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions.  Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths.  Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.

When: Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Where:Call for location.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Eden Prairie

Education and support for adults, children and teens
The Southwest Suburban Coalition of Churches sponsors series for adults, children and teens who have lost a loved one.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Churches in and near Eden Prairie
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Marykay Kopp, Immanuel Lutheran, 952-937-8123 (ext. 17) or Sandy Setyko, Pax Christi, at 952-941-3150.

GriefShare^TM
This 14-week, non-denominational series includes Bible-based videos and discussions.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Rosemary at 952-656-1069.

Edina Coalition for Grief Support
Each quarter, the Edina Coalition of Churches sponsors an education and support series
for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: Ongoing; Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Churches in the Edina area
Cost: $3 donation suggested.
Contact: Call Terri Naugle at 952-937-5933.

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults.    The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one.  Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions.  Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths.  Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.

When: Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Where:Call for location
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Adult grief education
Adults who have lost a loved one are invited to participate in an education and support series.
When: Twice a year, evenings
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Annette Langdon at 763-545-5659 (ext. 135).

Adult Education and Support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)
When:Call to confirm.
Where:Call to confirm
Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.
Contact: For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults.    The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one.  Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions.  Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths.  Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.

When: Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Where:Call for location.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Compassionate Friend
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.

Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)

Minnetonka

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults.    The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one.  Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions.  Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths.  Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.

When: Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Where:Call to confirm
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)

When:Call to confirm
Where:Call to confirm
Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups. Contact: For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432

New Prague

Adult grief series: "Growing Through Grief"
Queen of Peace Hospital hosts an education and support series for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: 2nd thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30
Where: Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second Street NE, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-758-8188.

Child Loss
This group helps families who have lost a child.
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 215 East Main Street, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sister Ginny Heldorfer at 952-758-3225.

Miscarriage/Infant Loss 1-on-1 Support
Grieving for a baby is very different than grieving for another loved one. One-on-one support is available to those who need to share their feelings in a safe environment and gain support from others who have had similar experiences. This interdenominational program is cosponsored by St. Wenceslaus Church Pastoral Ministries and Queen of Peace Hospital Spiritual Care Services.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm location in New Prague area.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Karen Geske at 952-758-7938 or Sister Ginny Heldorfer at 952-758-3225.

Survivors of Suicide
This group supports people affected by the suicide of a loved one.
When: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Where: Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second St. NE, New Prague, MN 56071. Held in the Jameen Mape Conference Room.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sally Schmid at 952-758-4735.

Richfield

Grieving Death & Growing
Ongoing education and support group sponsored by the Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition (a coalition of churches).
When: Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m. (Education 4:30-5:00, Small Groups 5:00-6:00).
Where: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Pat Wilson 952-888-4621 or Otis Borup at 952-835-7585.

Saint Louis Park

Adult education
Methodist Hospital hosts an educational program for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: First two Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Next session starting Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: Free.
Contact: Call Ed Holland 952-993-6165.

Adult support group
Methodist Hospital hosts a regular support group for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Ed Holland 952-993-6165.

Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)

When:Call to confirm
Where:Call to confirm
Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups. Contact: For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432

Adult education and support

The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing education and support groups for grieving adults.    The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one.  Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions.  Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths.  Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.

When: Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Where:Call to confirm
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Shakopee

Adult grief support groups
When: Call to confirm
Where: St. Mary's Parish House, 535 West Fifth Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-445-2749.

Waconia

Grief Support Group
This ongoing group is for adults who are experiencing grief or anticipating a loss of someone they care about.
When: Second and fourth Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgeview Medical Center, 500 South Maple Street, Waconia, MN 55387
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-442-2191 (ext. 6190).