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Grief support groups: City of St. Paul

Loss Specific Groups for Homicide, Suicide, Accident for Adults, Teens & Children
When:Summer groups on Mondays - June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 11, 18, 25
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free
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. Dates for the men's group this series are - June 9, July 14 & August 11
Where: St. Paul Police Headquarters 367 Grove Street
Cost: Free
Contact: Resgister by calling Margaret McAbee at 651-266-5674

Como Park

The Grief Journey
HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes sponsors grief education and support for adults who have experienced similar losses and want to learn more about grief, loss and change. The four-week program occurs in the Como Park area every fall.
When: Call for next session dates.
Where: HealthPartners Como Clinic, 2500 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108-1494, Second Floor Conference Room.
Cost: $20 registration fee (Scholarships are available.)
Contact: Call HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes, Paul Johnson,, 952-883-6967 or Jan Bergman at 952-883-7247.

Downtown

Healing Quilt
This 10-week program for parents and siblings alternates location with Children's Hospitals and Clinics - Minneapolis.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Children's Hospitals and Clinics - St. Paul, 345 N. Smith Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Linda Lehmann at 651-220-6474 or 612-813-6622.

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

Highland Park

Men's Grief Support Group
HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes sponsors an on-going support group just for men.
When: One Saturday morning per month from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Bradshaw Funeral Home - Highland, 675 South Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Paul Johnson, HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes, 952-883-6967.

Midway

Mother Loss for Adult Daughters
Allina Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care sponsors an education and support group series for women whose mothers have died.
When: Six-week series scheduled regularly.
Evening group begins Thursday, September 11, 2008. 6:00 -7:30 PM Where: Allina Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $90.00, sliding fee available
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Mother Loss Retreat Day: The Search for the Mother Within
Allina Hospice & Palliative Care 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: Friday, October 24, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $60.00 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.) Sliding fee available
Contact: Call Janis Dehler, Allina Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, at 612-262-7025 or Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

FatherLoss Day Retreat
Allina Hospice & Palliative Care sponsors a one-day retreat for adult children grieving the death of a father. Most appropriate for loss beyond six months.
When: To be scheduled
Cost: $60.00 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.) Sliding fee available
Contact: Call if interested in more information. Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Daytime Spouse/Partner Loss Group
Allina Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care offers a support group for those grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
When: Six weeks, beginning Monday June 30, 2008. Next session will start Thursday, October 16, 2008.
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am, St. Paul Midway location.
Where: Allina Hospice & Palliative Care, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100 , St. Paul, MN 5114
Cost: No charge.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Family Nights Program
Allina Hospice & Palliative Care Offers a five-week family program for families with a surviving parent and 5 - 18 year old children. Dinner is provided.
When: Spring and Fall.
Where: Allina Hospice & Palliative Care, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $50 registration, sliding fee available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Creating Your Way Through Grief
Allina Hospice & Palliative Care 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: Six weeks beginning Thursday, April 24 - June 5, 2008 (skip May 1st) 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Where: Allina Hospice & Palliative Care, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $90 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Women Grieving Women
Allina Hospice & Palliative Care Offers a six-week program for women who have experienced the death of a partner or significant friend in the past two years.
When: Six weeks beginning Thursday, July 17, 2008 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Allina Hospice & Palliative Care, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: $90 registration, sliding fee/scholarships available.
Contact: Call Allina Grief Resources at 651-628-1752.

Grief Education
Allina Hospice & Palliative Care Offers one-session classes which will offer information on the grieving porcess.
When: Classes will be held bi-monthly begining March 2008. (Mondays, March 3, May 5, July 7)
Where: Allina Hospice & Palliative Care, 1055 Westgate Drive, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55114
Cost: Free
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.

Allina Grief Resources
651-628-1752