Grief support groups: Southwest metropolitan area

Burnsville

Adult grief education and support
These regular groups for grieving adults include open group discussions and presentations on specific topics.
When: Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Prince of Peace Christian Life Center, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: 952-898-9393

Grief Puzzle: A Grief Support Series for Youth
Minnesota Valley Youth Grief Services sponsors this seven-week series that is for youth, 4 to 18 years of age, and adult guardians.
When: Call for dates.
Where: Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13820 Community Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: No fee.
Contact: Call Youth Grief Services at 952-892-2111 with questions. Pre-registration is required. Call Fairview HealthWise at 612-672-7272. Please register by September 25.

Growing Through Loss
The South Suburban Coalition of Churches sponsors this educational series for grieving adults. Each session begins with a speaker, followed by small group discussions.
When: Each fall and winter
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: $3 donation requested
Contact: Call 952-890-0045.

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing 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.

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.
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..
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Delano

Eden Prairie

Education and support for adults, children and teens
The Southwest Suburban Coalition of Churches sponsors series for adults, children and teens who have lost a loved one.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Churches in and near Eden Prairie
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Marykay Kopp, Immanuel Lutheran, 952-937-8123 (ext. 17) or Sandy Setyko, Pax Christi, at 952-941-3150.

GriefShare^TM
This 14-week, non-denominational series includes Bible-based videos and discussions.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Rosemary at 952-656-1069.

Edina Coalition for Grief Support
Each quarter, the Edina Coalition of Churches sponsors an education and support series
for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: Ongoing; Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Churches in the Edina area
Cost: $3 donation suggested.
Contact: Call Terri Naugle at 952-937-5933.

Adult grief education
Adults who have lost a loved one are invited to participate in an education and support series.
When: Twice a year, evenings
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Annette Langdon at 763-545-5659 (ext. 135).

Adult Education and Support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)

When:

• Spring 2008, April 1- June 24, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where:

• Spring 2008: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins

Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.

Contact:

• Summer session, Betty Spartz, 763-544-0416
• Spring session, Parish Nurse, 952-935-1753
• For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432

Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park)

When:

• Spring 2008, April 1- June 24, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where:

• Spring 2008: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins

Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.

Contact:

• Summer session, Betty Spartz, 763-544-0416
• Spring session, Parish Nurse, 952-935-1753
• For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636, and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432

Minnetonka

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing 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.

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.
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..
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.


Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park.)

When:

• Spring 2008, April 1- June 24, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where:

• Spring 2008: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins

Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.

Contact:

• Summer session, Betty Spartz, 763-544-0416
• Spring session, Parish Nurse, 952-935-1753<
• For general West Metro Coalition information, Darcie Rodman 763-546-4404, Audrey Borash 952-935-1636,
  and Sr. Eleanor Wartman 952-935-1432

New Prague

Adult grief series: "Growing Through Grief"
Queen of Peace Hospital hosts an education and support series for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: 2nd thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30
Where: Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second Street NE, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-758-8188.

Child Loss
This group helps families who have lost a child.
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 215 East Main Street, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sister Ginny Heldorfer at 952-758-3225.

Holiday program
The holidays can be especially difficult when you've lost a loved one. This annual program offers the extra support needed to get through this time of year.
When: November
Where: Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second Street NE, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: $10
Contact: Call 952-758-8188.

Miscarriage/Infant Loss 1-on-1 Support
Grieving for a baby is very different than grieving for another loved one. One-on-one support is available to those who need to share their feelings in a safe environment and gain support from others who have had similar experiences. This interdenominational program is cosponsored by St. Wenceslaus Church Pastoral Ministries and Queen of Peace Hospital Spiritual Care Services.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm location in New Prague area.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Karen Geske at 952-758-7938 or Sister Ginny Heldorfer at 952-758-3225.

Survivors of Suicide
This group supports people affected by the suicide of a loved one.
When: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Where: Catholic Workman Center
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sally Schmid at 952-758-4735.

Richfield

Grieving Death & Growing
Ongoing education and support group sponsored by the Bloomington-Richfield Grief Support Coalition (a coalition of churches).
When: Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m. (Education 4:30-5:00, Small Groups 5:00-6:00).
Where: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington.
Cost: Free.
Contact: Pat Wilson 952-888-4621 or Otis Borup at 952-835-7585.

Saint Louis Park

Adult education
Methodist Hospital hosts an educational program for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: First two Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Ed Holland 952-993-6165.

Adult education and support
The West Metro Coalition of Churches sponsors ongoing education and support for grieving adults. (Coalition made up of churches in Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park.)

When:

• Spring 2008, April 1- June 24, Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where:

• Spring 2008: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 715 Minnetonka Mills Rd., Hopkins

Format: Begin with 1/2 hour of social time followed by prayer and brief educational program. The final hour is spent in small group support setting with those experiencing similar losses. Trained volunteers facilitate the small groups.

Contact:

• Summer session, Betty Spartz, 763-544-0416
• Spring session, Parish Nurse, 952-935-1753

Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors ongoing 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.

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.
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..
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108.

Adult support group
Methodist Hospital hosts a regular support group for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Ed Holland 952-993-6165.

Jewish grief support
Facilitated by Jewish Family and Children’s Service, this group is for people who have lost a spouse or life partner in the past 18 months.
When: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Beth El Synagogue, 5224 West 26 Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Cost: Small donation is requested.
Contact: Call Amy Taswell at 952-542-4830.

Shakopee

Adult grief support groups
When: Call to confirm
Where: St. Mary's Parish House, 535 West Fifth Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-445-2749.

Waconia

Grief Support Group
This ongoing group is for adults who are experiencing grief or anticipating a loss of someone they care about.
When: Second and fourth Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgeview Medical Center, 500 South Maple Street, Waconia, MN 55387
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-442-2191 (ext. 6190).