Grief support groups: Greater Minnesota (towns, O to Z)
Multiple Locations
The Compassionate Friends
Grief support for parents, grandparents, or siblings (over 12) who have experienced the death of a child.
Contact: For information regarding dates, times, and locations, please visit their website at Compassionate Friends
Olivia (Renville County)
Grieving Together
Renville County Hospice offers a grief education and support series for adults.
When: Series runs every spring and fall for five weeks in evenings, call to confirm date and time.
Where: Renville County Hospital, 611 E. Fairview Avenue
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Call Paulette Svoboda, LSW, 320-523-3451
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Onamia
Grief Support Group
Mille Lacs Health System sponsors an on-going support group for adults.
When: Mondays, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: 200 N. Elm Street
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Pat Weiers, LSW, 320-532-2735
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Ortonville (Big Stone County)
Grief Support
Sponsored collaboratively with Larson Funeral Home of Ortonville, Clinton, Gracelville & Browns valley
When: Call to confirm - 320-839-2588
Where:Ortonville Area Health Services. Dialysis Building - Lower Level Conference Room
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Owatonna
Adult Grief Support
Owatonna Area Hospice is hosting a Spring grief support group.
When: 1:00-2:30 p.m., Mondays, for 6 weeks, beginning March 28
Where: Homestead Hospice House, lower level conference room, 2350 NW 26th Street
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Brenda Jirik at 507-977-2857
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Park Rapids
Grief Support Group
St. Joseph’s Area Health Services offers an on-going grief education and support course for adults.
When: First Thursday of the month, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: 600 Pleasant Avenue
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Laurel Hed, LSW, 218-237-5744
Grief Support Group
St. Joseph’s Area Health Services offers an on-going grief education and support course for adults.
When: First Tuesday of the month, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hope Lutheran Church, Walker
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Laurel Hed, LSW, 218-237-5744
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Red Wing
Adult Grief Support Group
Fairview Red Wing Home Care and Hospice sponsors grief education and support group series for adults.
When: Series runs every spring and fall, with meetings on Tuesdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, 701 Fairview Blvd., Red Wing, MN 55066
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Karen Hanson at 651-267-5386.
Perinatal loss
Fairview Red Wing Home Care and Hospice sponsors a support group for parents who have lost an infant.
When: Group meets as needed. Call to confirm.
Where: Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, 701 Fairview Blvd., Red Wing, MN 55066
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Ann Quarnstrom at 651-385-3413.
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Rochester
Ongoing education and discussion
Heartland Hospice offers ongoing education and discussion groups for grieving adults.
When: Second Tuesday of every month from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Heartland Hospice, 3143 Superior Dr., Suite A
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Sue Flemke, LICSW, 507-292-1170
Adult grief support
Mayo Hospice Program sponsors a series of sessions for adults, age 20 and older.
When: Series runs for eight weeks every spring and fall.
Where: Mayo Hospice Program, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Carolyn Wall at 507-284-1690.
Child/teen grief support (Group)
Mayo Hospice Program sponsors a series of sessions for children and teens, 6 to 19 years.
When: Call to confirm dates.
Where: Mayo Hospice Program, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Carolyn Wall at 507-284-1690.
Child/teen grief support (Camp)
Mayo Hospice Program, with support from the department of Chaplain Services and Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital, sponsors a one-day camp for children and teens (ages 5-18) who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
When: May 14, 2011. Registration deadline: April 29, 2011.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Carol Kuisle at 507-284-1690 or 800-679-9084 or email: kuisle.carol@mayo.edu.
Young adult grief discussion group
Seasons Hospice sponsors this discussion group for young adults.
When: Annually in the fall and spring.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Kris Litzow at 507-285-1930.
Newly Bereaved
Seasons Hospice sponsors this discussion group for newly bereaved adults.
When: Ongoing. First monday of every month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and third Monday of every month, 12:00-2:00
Where: Seasons Hospice Office, 1811 Greenview Pl. SW.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marianne Maruca at 507-285-1930.
Grief Group
Seasons Hospice sponsors this 8 week grief group for adults.
When: 3 times/year, evenings.
Where: Seasons Hospice Office, 1811 Greenview Pl. SW.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marianne Maruca at 507-285-1930.
New Journey: Rebuilding Your Life
Seasons Hospice sponsors this grief group for adults.
When: 4 week series, once a year.
Where: Seasons Hospice Office, 1811 Greenview Pl. SW.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marianne Maruca at 507-285-1930.
Managing Special Days Without Your Loved One
Seasons Hospice sponsors this grief program for adults.
When: 2 sessions, offered in the Spring.
Where: Seasons Hospice Office, 1811 Greenview Pl. SW.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marianne Maruca at 507-285-1930.
Managing The Holidays Without A Loved One
Seasons Hospice sponsors this grief program for adults.
When: 2 sessions, offered in the Fall.
Where: Seasons Hospice Office, 1811 Greenview Pl. SW.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marianne Maruca at 507-285-1930.
Coffee and Conversation
Seasons Hospice sponsors two ongoing opportunities to have coffee and conversation with people who have experienced similar losses, one morning and one evening.
When: The second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 9-10 a.m.
Where: Hospice House, 5650 Weatherhill Road, Rochester, MN 55905.
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When:The third Thursday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: 1811 Greenview Pl. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
Contact: Marianne Maruca at 507-285-1930.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a faith-based grief support group for those mourning the loss of a loved one.
When: Sunday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 PM; Spring and Fall sessions.
Contact: Dianne Orth at 507-281-3197. Visit GriefShare
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Roseau
Adult grief series
Northern Communities Hospice sponsors a series of education and support group sessions for adults experiencing the loss of a loved one.
When: Series runs for six weeks at a time. Call to confirm.
Where: Roseau Area Hospital, 715 Delmore Drive, Roseau, MN 56761
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Joe McDonnell at 218-463-3211.
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Saint Cloud
RTS Bereavement Support Group
This group is for families and women who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death.
When: Second Monday of the month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Center, Maple room, St. Cloud Hospital, 1406 Sixth Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Family Birthing Center at 320-251-2700 (ext. 53528) or Spiritual Care at 320-251-2700 (ext. 54621).
Grief Support Group
Heartland Home Healthcare & Hospice offers an ongoing adult grief and loss support group.
When: Wednesday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Heartland Home Healthcare and Hospice, 605 Franklin Ave NE
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Linda Messer Abraham, LSW, bereavement coordinator, at 320-654-1136 or 1-877-249-8836.
Seperated/Divorced Support Group
Offered EVERY MONDAY from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Caritas Family Services, 911 18th Street North, St. Cloud.
Cost: No charge.
All faiths are welcome. Confidentiality respected. Please call 320-529-0427 for more information.
Saint James (Watonwan County)
Grief support group
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Lori Sodeman, licensed social worker, 507-375-8654.
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Sauk Rapids (Benton County)
Suicide Loss Support Group
Catholic Charities sponsors a peer group for people who are dealing with the loss of someone they love due to suicide.
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Life Transitions, 312 Second Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Cost: Free.
Contact: Call Center for Life Transitions at 320-529-0427
Widowed Persons Hope Support Group
Catholic Charities sponsors a peer support group offering a time to share and connect with others who have had a similar experience.
When: First and third Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Center for Life Transitions, 312 Second Avenue North
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 320-529-0427
Widowed Hope and General Bereavement Support Group
Catholic Charities sponsors a peer group for widowed men and women OR those who are grieving the loss of other loved ones.
When: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Center for Life Transitions, 312 Second Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Cost: Free.
Contact: Call Center for Life Transitions at 320-529-0427
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Staples
Grief education series
Lakewood Health System offers a Fall and Winter support group for adults 18 years of age and older. Special arrangements are available for those younger than 18.
When: 3 - 4 p.m., Tuesdays from Jan. 25 through March 1, 2011
Where: Lakewood Health Main Campus, 49725 County 83
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Gayle Christenson, 218-894-8623
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Stillwater
Weathering Life's Losses
Lakeview Hospital and Hospice sponsors an ongoing grief support group for adults who have experienced loss.
When: Every Thursday, 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Where: Lakeview Hospital, 927 Churchill Street West
Cost: Free, no registration required
Contact: Bob Furnis 651-430-4578
Kids and Teens in Grief
Lakeview Hospital sponsors a six-week session three times a year for kids and teens who have experienced the loss of a loved on. A parent/guardian component is also a part of the session.
When: Every Thursday for six weeks, 6 to 7:15 p.m., call to confirm dates.
Where: Boutwell's Landing, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights
Cost: Free, no registration required
Contact: Bob Furniss 651-430-4578
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Thief River Falls
General grief and holiday support
FirstCare Medical Services sponsors a series of grief support group sessions.
When: Series runs every spring and fall, and during the holiday season.
Where: First Care Medical Services, 213 LaBree Avenue North, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Kathy Dahl at 218-681-6189.
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Tyler (Lincoln County)
Adult grief support
Ridgeview Hospice sponsors an ongoing group for grieving adults.
When: First Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 240 Willow Street
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Call Kylie Henkel 507-247-5973
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Virginia
Bereaved parents group
St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care sponsors an 8 week session for people who have lost children of any age due to any cause.
When: Thursdays from 5 - 6:30 p.m., Oct. 21 through Dec. 16, 2010
Where: United Methodist Church of Virginia, 303 9th Ave. S.
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Kathy McQuillan, bereavement coordinator, 1-877-851-2213 or 218-749-7979
Adult grief group
St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care sponsors a 6 week session semi-annually in the spring and fall for grieving adults, 18 years of age and older.
When: Mondays from 6 - 8 p.m., March 21 through April 25, 2011
Where: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 901 4th St. S
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Kathy McQuillan, bereavement coordinator, 1-877-851-2213 or 218-749-7979
"Saying Good-Bye" for children
St. Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care sponsors an 8 week session for children who have lost a loved one. These groups are designed for children ages 6 to 10 and 11+.
When: Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m., Jan. 11 through March 1, 2011 (ages 11+)
Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 8590 Enterpirse Drive, Mt. Iron, MN
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Kathy McQuillan, bereavement coordinator, 1-877-851-2213 or 218-749-7979
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Wabasha
Grief Support Group
Mayo Clinic sponsors this 7-week support group each fall and spring.
When: Mondays, 4:30 - 6 p.m., fall and spring seven week sessions, call to confirm dates
Where: St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Mindy Wise, SN, 651-565-5550 or 1-800-506-5519
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Waconia
Grief Support Group
Ridgeview Medical Center sponsors an ongoing grief support group for persons of all ages who has experienced loss.
When: Second and fourth Monday of each month, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgeview Medical Center, 500 S. Maple Street
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact:Paul Christopher, 952-442-2191
Angels of Hope Childrens and Teans Grief Support Group
Ridgeview Medical Center sponsors this semi-annual grief support group for children and teens in grades 3-6 and 7-12.
When: Every spring and fall, call to confirm dates
Where: Call to confirm
Cost: Call to confirm
Contact: Lesley Jensen, 952-442-6030
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Walker
Grief Support Group
St. Joseph’s Area Health Services offers an on-going grief education and support course for adults.
When: First Tuesday of the month, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hope Lutheran Church
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Laurel Hed, LSW, 218-237-5744
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Williams
For all ages
This grief support group is for people of all ages.
When: Third Thursday of each month, 7 p.m.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church, 475 Zipple Avenue, Williams, MN 56686
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Nancy Craig at 218-783-4832.
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Windom
Grief support group
Sanford Hospice offers a support group series for adult persons experiencing grief and loss.
When: Summer (6-week session), call for dates
Where: Call for details
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Kathy Fransen at 507-372-7770
Winona (Winona County)
Grief support series
Winona Area Hospice Services offers a support group series for persons experiencing grief and loss.
When: Series runs for six weeks at various times throughout the year.
Where: Winona Area Hospice Services, 175 East Wabasha Street, Winona, MN 55987
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sheila Skeels, licensed social worker, at 507-457-4468.
Worthington
Grief support group
Sanford Hospice offers a support group series for adult persons experiencing grief and loss.
When: Fall (6-week session), call for dates
Where: Call for details
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Kathy Fransen at 507-372-7770
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