Grief support groups: City of Minneapolis
Downtown
Grief education and support series
The Downtown Coalition for Grief Support, comprised of downtown faith communities, sponsors this series. Each meeting includes an educational presentation or a personal story of grief and recovery, and small group discussions.
When: Weekly, Saturday 9:30-10:00 a.m, registration and hospitality; 10:00-10:30, speaker; 10:30- 11:30 discussion groups.
FallSept. 5 - Dec. 26, 2009. Hosted by: Basilica of Saint mary 88 North 17th St.
Winter Jan. 2 - April 24, 2010. Hosted by:First Christian Church 2201 First Ave. South.
Spring/Summer May 1 - Aug. 28, 2010 Hosted by: Saint mark's Episcopal Cathedral 519 Oak Grove Street.
Cost: Donations gratefully received.
Contact For more information call: Tom Anderson 952-927-7453 or visit website at Downtown Coalition
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group
For any parent hwo has experienced the loss of an INFANT through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early neonatal loss.
When:Second Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: 800 East 28th Street Minneapolis, MN 55407
For more informationCall 612-863-4370.
LIFT Grief support group
When:Second Tuesday of each month at noon
Where: Elsie's - 729 Marshall St NE Minneapolis, MN 55413
Cost: Free. Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Christine Newton 651-776-1555
GriefShareTM
This video/discussion group offers a Christian perspective.
When: Wednesdays &/ Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Nativity Lutheran Church, 3312 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Cost: Call to confirm. Group rotates evenings.
Contact: Call Eva Addison at 612-781-2766.
South
Adult Grief Support Group
When: Thursdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5024 Knox Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Karol Schneider at 612-927-7335.
Bereavement Support Groups
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.
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:TBA.
Where:3131 Minnehaha Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406.
Cost:Free
Contact:612-724-3621
Grief education and support series (East of Highway 35W)
The Minnehaha-Nokomis Area Coalition of Churches sponsors a speaker and small group series.
When: Mondays, 5 to 6:30 p.m., quarterly for 6 to 8 weeks.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Carolyn Struve, Trinity Lutheran of Minnehaha Falls, at 612-724-3691.
The Grief Journey
HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes & Palliative Care Adult Grief Education and Support Program. Three times through the calendar year this 6-week bereavement support group is offered at various locations around the Twin Cities Metro area.
When:Sept 15th - Oct 20, 2009 6:30- 8:30P<
Where:HealthPartners Riverside Clinic 2220 Riverside Ave. S Mpls.
Contact: Call Paul Johnson at 952-883-6967.
Grief education and support series (West of Highway 35W)
The South Minneapolis Coalition of Churches sponsors a speaker and small group series.
When: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m..
Where: Churches in southern Minneapolis
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Norine Larson at 952-925-2437.
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.
When: The third Monday of every month, from 7-9 PM.
Where: Minneapolis Chapter (serving Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs) meets at Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, 55427
Cost: Free
Contact: 763-542-8528 or The Compassionate Friend
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