Grief support groups: City of St. Paul
Loss Specific Groups for Homicide, Suicide, Accident for Adults, Teens & Children
When: Fall groups Oct. 5 - Dec. 21. Mondays, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free, but pre-registration is needed.
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674
Bridge Collapse Groups
For families affected by the 2007 I -35W Bridge Collapse
When:2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm.
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free, but pre-registration is needed.
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674
Men's Group
Men will have the opportunity once a month to participate in a men's only support group. Come every week to participate in the whole series, or come once a month for the Men's group.
When: Call for dates.
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674
Compassionate Friend - St. Paul Chapter
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 second Thursday of every month, 7 PM.
Where: St. Paul Chapter (serves St. Paul and surrounding suburbs) meets at Beaver Lake Lutheran Church, 2280 Stillwater Ave. Maplewood. Meetings are held in the multi-purpose room.
Cost: Free
Contact: Cathy at 651-459-9341 or The Compassionate Friend
Downtown
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.
Grand Avenue
Adult Loss Therapy Groups
The Center for Grief offers therapy groups designed to provide a safe and supportive setting for people to share their loss journey with others. These groups are facilitated by professional grief therapists and provide an opportunity for participants to explore the impact that the loss has had and continues to have on their lives.
When: Call for availability.
Where: Center for Grief, 1122 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Cost: $70.00 per session. Insurance accepted and sliding fee scale available
Contact: Call 651-641-0177. E-mail cg@griefloss.org
Midway
Mother Loss for Adult Daughters
Allina Home & Community Services sponsors an education and support group series for women whose mothers have died.
When: TBA
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25.00, sliding fee available - Call to register, space is limited.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Mother Loss Retreat Day: The Search for the Mother Within
Allina Home & Community Services sponsors a one-day retreat for women who, as adults, have experienced the death of their mother and wish to embark on a journey to intergrate this life change through body, mind and spirit.
When: Spring 2010
Cost: $60.00 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.) Sliding fee available
Contact: Call Janis Dehler, Allina Home & Community Services, at 612-262-7025 or Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Daytime Spouse/Partner Loss Group
Allina Home & Community Services offers a support group for those grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
When:TBA Call to be added to waiting list
Cost: $25.00, sliding fee available
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100 , St. Paul, MN 5114
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Daytime Spouse/Partner Loss Group
Allina Home & Community Services offers a support group for those grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
When:TBA
Time:TBA
Where: St. Gertrude's Care Center - Chapel 1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Young Widowed Grief Support Program
The Coalition of Metropolitan Hospice Programs sponsors monthly, Sunday afternoon education and support meetings, direct mailings, speakers and/or small groups.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100 , St. Paul, MN 55114
When:1 PM - 3 PM.
Future dates will focus on the first Sunday of the month with some holiday exceptions: Nov. 1.
Contact: Call 651-628-1752 with questions and to be added to the mailing list.
Family Nights Program
Allina Home & Community Services Offers a five-week family program for families with a surviving parent and 5 - 18 year old children. Dinner is provided.
When: Spring 2010
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $50 registration, sliding fee available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Family Grief Support Retreat
This educational support retreat for children, teens, and their surviving parents is open to young families who have experienced the death loss of a parent. The retreat is offered annually in the fall and is co-sponsored by Allina Hospice, HealthEast Hospice, HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes, North Hospice, and Methodist-Park Nicollet Hospice. Preregistration is required.
When: Nov. 7 - 8, 2009 Registration deadline Oct. 29, 2009
Where: Mount Olivet Retreat Center, Farmington, MN
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752
Cost: $145/family, scholarships available
Journaling Your Way Through Grief
Allina Home & Community Services Offers a six-week grief group exploring grief using art, writing, music and more. Appropriate for any death-related loss in the past two years.
When:TBA, call to be added to waiting list
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Women Grieving Women
Allina Home & Community Services Offers a six-week program for women who have experienced the
death of a partner or significant friend in the past two years.
When:TBA, call to be added to a waiting list.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Spirituality in Grief
Allina Home & Community Services Exploring your spirituality in the face of grief.
When: TBA call to be added to waiting list.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $25 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call for more information - Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Mother's Day Event
Allina Home & Community Services Mother's Day Event.
When:Call for more information.
Where: Allina Home & Community Services, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Contact: Call for more information - Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.
Summit Avenue
Grief education and support
The Capitol City Grief Coalition sponsors various education and support groups.
When: Thursdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Call to confirm location.
Cost: Free (Donations accepted.)
Contact: Call Lois Knutson at 651-227-4430 or Darlene at 651-223-7544.
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