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Grief support groups: Northeast metropolitan area

Northern suburbs

Growing Through Loss
The North Suburban Grief Support Coalition sponsors a six-week series for adults who have experienced a variety of loss or grief; divorce, seperation, moving, job loss, etc. Participants meet at various locations throughout the Twin Cities' northern suburbs.
When: Series runs twice a year. Thursdays 6:45 - 9:00 pm.
Where: Call for location.
Cost: Donations are welcome.
Contact: Call Nancy Jahnke 763-755-5335

Arden Hills, Roseville

Grief Support Group
North Heights Lutheran Church hosts a support group that offers a Christian perspective on grief and loss.
When: First and third Monday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m..
Where: North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, MN 55112
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Bud at 763-571-1193, Phyllis at 651-639-8226, or Alvina at 651-483-3609.

Cambridge

Adult grief group series
Cambridge Medical Center sponsors a support group series for grieving adults.
When: Series runs four times a year, meeting Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cambridge Medical Center, North Wing Classroom, 701 South Dellwood Street, Cambridge, MN 55008
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Launa Hollen at 763-689-7700, ext. 1159

Chisago Lakes, Lindstrom, North Branch, Rush City

Groups for adults and individual counseling
HomeCaring Hospice based in Chisago Lakes, MN, sponsors opportunities for adults to deal with grief in group and one-on-one settings.
When: Tuesdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m..
Where: St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 38725 Forest Blvd., North Branch, MN 55056
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Gretchen Kirvida at 651-257-7837.

Lindstrom (Chisago County)

Growing Through Loss
Child care is available during this education and support series for grieving adults sponsored by area churches.
When: Series runs twice a year.
Where: Call to confirm location in Lindstrom area.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Gretchen Kirvida at 651-257-7837.

Maplewood

Adult grief support group
St. John's Hospital hosts an ongoing support group for grieving adults.
When: Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: St. John's Hospital, 1575 Beam Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Chaplain Ted Hein at 651-232-7397.

Oak Park Heights, Stillwater

Support groups for adults and kids
Lakeview Hospital sponsors weekly support groups for adults who have lost a loved one.

Weathering Life's Losses
Every Thursday, 6:00-7:15 PM (except Thanksgiving)
Stillwater Medical Group Women's Center (on the Lakeview Hospital campus)
Call (651) 430-4586 for information

Kids & Teens support group (ages 5-17)
Ror children who have lost a loved one, and their parents/guardians.
When: Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM
Fall 2008 Session: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6
Winter 2009 Session: January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5
Where: Boutwell's Landing, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Cost is free
Contact: Call 651-430-4686.

Saint Anthony

Grief support group
When: First and third Thursday of each month, 3 p.m.
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Parish Center, 2739 NE Stinson Blvd., St. Anthony, MN 55418
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Christine Shannon at 612-781-6529.

GriefShare^TM
This video/discussion group offers a Christian perspective.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Eva Addison at 612-781-2766.

White Bear Lake

Grief support class
Features speaker/author Richard J. Obershaw.
When: First Tuesday of each month, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55127
Cost: Free
Contact: Linda at 651-407-8300 or info@bradshawfuneral.com.

Allina Grief Resources
651-628-1752