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Grief support groups: Southeast metropolitan area

Apple Valley

Compassionate Friend- South of the River 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 first Thursday and third Monday of each month, 7 PM..
Where: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Cost: Free
Contact: Shirley at 952-432-5955 or The Compassionate Friend

Cottage Grove, St. Paul Park

Grief education series

Kok Funeral Homes and area churches sponsor a six-week grief education series.
When: Twice a year in the Fall and Spring, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Senior Center, 8400 Point Douglas Rd., Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sue Heuer, RN, at 651-459-2875

Hastings

Grief education and support

The Hastings Area Grief Coalition sponsors regular grief education and support group sessions. for anyone grieving the death of a significant person. "In a respectful Christian atmosphere, this coalition welcomes all people with opportunities to understand and express their own grief experience." (Quote from their brochure.)
When: Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hastings Senior Center, 213 Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Cost: Free.
Contact: Marty McNunn, 651-437-6817 or Donna Mathiowetz, 651-437-8788.

Red Wing

Adult Grief Support Group

Registration is required for this support group series sponsored by Fairview Red Wing Home Care and Hospice.
When: Twice per year in the Fall and Spring, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, 701 Fairview Blvd., Red Wing, MN 55066
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Karen Hanson, at 651-267-5386.

Woodbury

Grief Support Group

This group is a 5-week education and support program for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
When: Call for dates.
Where: Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Pastor Marlin Harris at 651-739-5144 (ext. 217).

The Grief Journey
HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes & Palliative Care Adult Grief Education and Support Program. Three times through the calendar year this 6-week bereavement support group is offered at various locations around the Twin Cities Metro area.
When:Call for dates and location
Where:HealthPartners Woodbury Clinic 8325 Seasons Pkwy in Woodbury
Contact: Call Paul Johnson at 952-883-6967.
 

Allina Grief Resources
651-628-1752