Grief support groups: Northeast metropolitan area

Northern suburbs

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

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

Weathering Life's Losses

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

Kids & Teens support group (ages 5-17)

For children who have lost a loved one, and their parents/guardians.

When: Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 PM.
Where: Boutwell's Landing, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 651-430-4686.

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:Call for dates
Where:Stillwater - East Metro 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082.
Cost:Free
Contact:651-439-5511

Open Discussion Group

This is an ongoing group. You can join us anytime. A discussion will be lead in this open forum of discussion along with various speakers. Refreshments will be served.
When:1st Wednesday of each month. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where:Stillwater - East Metro 2800 Curve Crest Blvd. Stillwater, MN 55082.
Cost:Free
Contact:651-439-5511

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

Adjusting to the death of a child

This group is designed for a parent(s) who has experienced the death of a child. The group will focus on understanding the grief process and learning to cope and adjust to the death of your child.
When:3rd Thursday of each month - 7 PM
Where:Bradshaw-4600 Greenhaven Dr. White Bear Lake
Contact for reservations:Carol 651-222-8597
Cost: None

Allina Grief Resources
651-628-1752