Related services: Suicide and homicide loss
These services in Minnesota help people affected by the suicide or murder of someone they love or care about.
Throughout Minnesota
Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., Minnesota Hope Chapter
This chapter's many services for families of homicide victims include monthly meetings, a telephone support network, information about the grief process, a speakers' bureau and accompaniment to court proceedings.
Where: Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., Minnesota Hope Chapter, P.O. Box 516, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Contact: Call 651-484-0336. E-mail pomcmn@isd.net.
SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
If you've recently experienced a loss, you may have a specially trained volunteer call you for comfort and to help you find support and education services.
Where: SAVE, 9001 East Bloomington Freeway, Suite 150, Bloomington, MN 55420
Contact: Call 952-946-7998.
Coon Rapids
Support group
A support group for people affected by the suicide of a loved one meets on Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mercy Hospital Maps, 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Contact: Call Dr. Gail Noller, Northtown Psychological Associates, at 763-785-8111 (ext. 12).
Duluth
Grief Support Center
The Grief Support Center of St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic offers education and support to family members left behind after someone has committed suicide.
Where: St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic, Grief Support Center, 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Contact: Call 218-786-4402.
Minneapolis
Survivors group
SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education sponsors a support group for those affected by the suicide of someone they love. It meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.
Where: Call to confirm location in Minneapolis.
Contact: SAVE, at 952-946-7998.
Victim Services Division
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office can help victims of violent crime through the court system.
Where: Hennepin County Attorney, C-2000 Government Center, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Contact: Call Adult Victim Services at 612-348-4003 or 612-348-5875 (TDD for the hearing impaired). Call Juvenile Victim Services at 612-348-7916. E-mail citizeninfo@co.hennepin.mn.us.
Saint Paul
Center for Grief
The Center’s many programs include therapy groups for those left behind after a suicide or homicide.
Where: The Center for Grief, 1133 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Contact: Call 651-641-0177. E-mail cg@griefloss.org. Visit www.griefloss.org
Homicide and suicide survivors group
The St. Paul Police Department sponsors a support group for people grieving the loss of a loved one who has been killed. The group meets on Mondays, 6: 30 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is needed.
Where: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674 to pre-register and to confirm location.
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