Western suburbs
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of sixteen West Suburban area churches and intended to help adults suffering from the loss of a loved one. Each week there are learning, healing and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos and breakout sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling and other significant deaths. Individuals may attend the group at any time by coming to a meeting or by contacting grief coordinators.
Where:We'll be relocating to St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN 55447 effective Thursday, March 6th and continuing through May 29th. Other churches involved include; Churches in Chanhassen, Delano, Excelsior, Long Lake, Maple Grove, Orono and Plymouth.
When:Meeting structure remains the same - 4:00 - 4:30pm social time, 4:30 - 5:00pm devotional and speaker and 5:00 - 6:00pm individual break out groups.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Alva Benson at 763-475-7124 or 763-545-1108, or Cindy Hillbrands at 763-479-2419.
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Brooklyn Center
Adult grief education and support program
HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes offers The Grief Journey, a four-week adult grief education and support program.
When: Call for dates.
Where: HealthPartners Brooklyn Center Clinic 6845 Lee Avenue North, Brooklyn Center
Cost: One-time registration fee of $20, scholarships available if needed.
Contact: Paul Johnson at 952-883-6967
Loss support groups
North Memorial Hospice sponsors support groups for people of all ages who have lost friends, family members or spouses.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm location in Brooklyn Center or Robbinsdale.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Mary Marcoux, family support coordinator, North Memorial Hospice, at 763-520-4834.
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Buffalo
GriefShareTM
This 13-week seminar/support group is for people grieving the death of someone close. It offers a Christian perspective.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Highway 25 North, Buffalo, MN 55313
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Dennis or Sue Sandberg at 320-963-5952.
Grief Day
This one-day retreat is for adults who have experienced loss.
When: Twice a year.
Where: Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Avenue South, Buffalo, MN 55313
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Christ the King Retreat Center at 763-682-1394. E-mail christtheking@kingshouse.com
Support group (social environment)
St. John's Lutheran Church sponsors a regular opportunity for grieving persons to support each other and socialize.
When: Third Thursday of each month
Where: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1006 Highway 55, Buffalo, MN 55313
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Pat Norine, St. John's Lutheran Church, at 763-682-1883.
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Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids GRACE Support Group
Missing GRACE Foundation provides support groups and resources for families who have experienced: pregnancy and infant loss, infertility and adoption along with offering education and programs to help reduce the number of infant deaths in America. Missing GRACE Foundation offers online support groups, phone support, GRACE Care Baskets, hospital and home visits and 3 MN support groups located in: Maple Grove, Coon Rapids and Longville. Missing GRACE Foundation is a non-profit based in MN and works together with local, national and international groups to provide a network of resources for grieving parents across the globe. GRACE support groups are provided for women and men who have experienced a loss due to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other causes. Please call Missing GRACE in advance if you plan to attend a support group meeting. More information can be found at www.MissingGRACE.org.
When: The first Monday of every month from: 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Where: Faith Lutheran Church Lounge 11115 Hanson Blve. Coon Rapids, MN 55443 Church phone 763-755-3530
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Candy McVicar, Missing GRACE Foundation 763-497-0709
Facilitated by: Darlene M. Weber, RNC. RTSTC and Lynn Weigelt, LPN
Groups for preschoolers to adults
Maple Grove
Support group
Missing GRACE Foundation provides support groups and resources for families who have experienced: pregnancy and infant loss, infertility and adoption along with offering education and programs to help reduce the number of infant deaths in America. Missing GRACE Foundation offers online support groups, phone support, GRACE Care Baskets, hospital and home visits and 3 MN support groups located in: Maple Grove, Coon Rapids and Longville. Missing GRACE Foundation is a non-profit based in MN and works together with local, national and international groups to provide a network of resources for grieving parents across the globe. GRACE support groups are provided for women and men who have experienced a loss due to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other causes. Please call Missing GRACE in advance if you plan to attend a support group meeting. More information can be found at www.MissingGRACE.org.
When: The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: Maple Grove Covenant Church 763-494-3233
9350 Upland Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Contact: Candy McVicar, Missing GRACE Foundation 763-497-0709
* Childcare provided at the church during support group meetings
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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 612-781-2773.
GriefShareTM
This video/discussion group offers a Christian perspective.
When: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Chandler Place, 3700 Chandler Place, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Eva Addison at 612-781-2766.
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