Grief support groups: Greater Minnesota (towns, A to F)
For all ages
This ongoing support group is open to people of all ages.
When: First and third Thursday of each month
Where: First Lutheran Church, 1072 Second Street SE, Aitkin, MN 56431
Cost:No charge
Contact: Call Joyce Stimac at 218-927-4177.
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Grief education series
Crossroads Community Hospice sponsors an eight-week series of grief education and support groups for various ages. The organization also offers support for young widows and widowers.
When: The series runs twice a year.
Where: Salem Lutheran Church, 115 North Washington Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Jackie Carstens or Jane Hebert at 507-377-6393.
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Grief education series
Austin Medical Center Hospice sponsors a six-week series of grief education and support groups.
When: The series runs every spring and fall. Sessions are once a week for 90 minutes.
Where: Austin Medical Center Hospice, 408 Fourth Avenue NW, Austin, MN 55912
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Judith Bergen, licensed social worker, at 507-434-1415.
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Grief Group
United Hands Hospice offers an eight-week program his for people grieving the death of someone close.
When: The series runs four times a year in the spring and fall.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Naomi Segon, bereavement coordinator, United Hands Hospice, at 507-526-7970.
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General grief support
St. Francis Riveredge Hospice sponsors grief support group sessions for people of any age.
When: Twice a month. Call to confirm.
Where: St. Francis Riveredge Hospice, 415 Oak Street, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Tana Erbes, licensed social worker, at 218-643-7364.
Young widows/widowers support
St. Francis Riveredge Hospice sponsors grief support group sessions for people under the age of 55 who have lost their spouse or partner.
When: Once a month. Call to confirm.
Where: St. Francis Riveredge Hospice, 415 Oak Street, Breckenridge, MN 56520
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Tana Erbes, licensed social worker, 218-643-7364.
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GriefShare
Your Journey from Mourning to Joy is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them. It’s a place to be around people who understand what you are feeling. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information about recovering from your grief and renewing your hope for the future.
When:Call the church office for dates and times.
Where:Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Hwy 25 N., Buffalo MN 55313
Cost:Registration: $10, includes workbook, scholarships available, registration limited.
Contact:(763) 682-1470 (Church Office) or Denny/Sue Sandberg (320) 963-5952
Grief Support
Monthly meeting for people who have suffered a loss through the death of a loved one. Get connected, sharing, support time and fellowship.
When:Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (Child care available by reservation.)
Where:Group meets at Buffalo United Methodist Church, Junior High Classroom (Enter the Education Wing’s SW door).
Cost:Registration: $10, includes workbook, scholarships available, registration limited.
Contact:(763) 682-3538 - or Gretta Nelson (763) 682-4137
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Cold Spring Loss Group
This ongoing group is for adults who have experienced any type of relational loss, including separation, divorce and being widowed.
When: First Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2 p.m.
When: Spring Haven Apartments, community room
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Roxann Storms at 320-529-0427.
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Grief education series
RiverView Healthcare Association sponsors a series of education and support group sessions for people between the ages of 40 and 70.
When: Call to confirm
Where: RiverView Healthcare Association, 323 South Minnesota Street, Crookston, MN 56716
Cost:No cost
Contact: Call Danielle Conrad at 218-281-9478.
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HUGS (Hope and Understanding for Grief Stricken Families)
This ongoing group helps for people of all ages deal with loss.
When: First and third Tuesday of each month
Where: Cuyuna Range Community Center, 222 Second Street NW, Crosby, MN 56441
Cost:
Contact: Call Kay Deblock at 218-546-5863.
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Adult Support Group
This group is for anyone, 18 years or older, who has experienced a loss through death.
When: Second Thursday of each month, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Hospice of the Red River Valley – Detroit Lakes, 516 Main Street East, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 (Similar groups also meet in Mahnomen and Fargo, ND.)
Cost:
Contact: Call Hospice of the Red River Valley’s main office in Fargo, ND at 701-237-4629 or 1-800-237-4629; or the Detroit Lakes office at 218-844-1711. E-mail questions@hrrv.org.
Journeying Through Grief
Hospice of the Red River Valley sponsors an education and support series is for anyone who is struggling with the death of a loved one.
When: Series runs for four weeks, with meetings once a week.
Where: Call to confirm location in or near the Detroit Lakes or Fargo, ND areas.
Cost:
Contact: Call Hospice of the Red River Valley at 701-356-1500 or 1-800-237-4629.
Widows and Widowers Support Group
This group is for women and men who have lost their partner.
When: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: $4 for lunch
Contact: Call Hospice of the Red River Valley - Detroit Lakes at 218-844-1711.
Youth Journeys Support Group
Hospice of the Red River Valley sponsors a grief education and support series is for young people, ages 6 to 18, and their families. In addition to the youth group, a group for parents and guardians meets at the same time.
When: Series runs for six weeks, with meetings once a week.
Where: Call to confirm location in or near the Detroit Lakes or Fargo, ND areas.
Cost:
Contact: Call Hospice of the Red River Valley at 701-356-1500 or 1-800-237-4629. E-mail questions@hrrv.org.
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For adults
These groups are open to any adult who has experienced the sudden or prolonged death of a spouse, significant other, sibling, parent, relative, or friend:
When: 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., first and third Tuesday of every month
Where: Oncology Classroom, third floor of St. Mary’s Medical Center 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
When: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., second Wednesday of every month
Where: St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior 3500 Tower Avenue Superior, Wisconsin 54880
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the Grief Support Center at 218-786-4402 or email Grief Support Center
Senior Citizen Grief and Loss Support Group
Many people feel the words “grief” and “loss” refer only to death. This is not true. There are many different types of losses, and seniors in this support group talk about a wide variety of issues including:
- Loss of health due to illness or aging
- Decisions regarding moving from a home to an apartment
- Caregiving for sick or disabled family or friends
- Death or impending death of a loved one
- Relationships with adult children
When 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Wednesday of each month
Where: Oncology Classroom, third floor of St. Mary’s Medical Center
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the Grief Support Center at 218-786-4402 or email Grief Support Center
Infant loss and infertility
The Grief Support Center of St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic sponsors support groups for parents who have lost their baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The Center also offers support to couples dealing with grief related to the inability to bear children.
When: This group meets on an as-needed basis.
Where: St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic, Grief Support Center, 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the Grief Support Center at 218-786-4402 or email Grief Support Center<.
Parent grief
The Grief Support Center of St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic offers education and support for parents who have lost children. Groups meet according to the child’s age at the time of loss: birth to 10 years, older than 10 years.
For Parents Who Have Lost a Young Child
When: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month
Where: Minnesota Room, first floor of St. Mary’s Medical Center 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
For Parents Who Have Lost an Older Child
When: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., fourth Tuesday of each month
Where: Oncology Classroom, third floor of St. Mary’s Medical Center 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the Grief Support Center at 218-786-4402 or email Grief Support Center.
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
This group supports parents whose children have been killed.
WhenCall to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Paul Gulstad, director, St. Louis County Victim Services, at 218-726-2323.
Suicide
The Grief Support Center of St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic offers education and support to family members left behind after someone has committed suicide.
When Call to confirm.
Where: St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic, Grief Support Center, 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the Grief Support Center at 218-786-4402 or email Grief Support Center
Young Persons Grief Support Program
The Grief Support Center of St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic offers education and support especially for youth, 10 years and younger.
When7:00 to 8:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month
Where:St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic, Grief Support Center, 407 East Third Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the Grief Support Center at 218-786-4402 or email Grief Support Center
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Grief Support Group
Fairmont Medical Center Hospice sponsors an education and support group series for adults dealing with the death of a loved one.
When Series runs for eight weeks in the spring and fall.
Where:Fairmont Medical Center Hospice, 835 Johnson Street, Fairmont, MN 56031
Contact: Call Russ Steele, licensed social worker, at 507-235-5859.
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Grief education for adults, parents and spouses
Faribault Area Hospice offers various series of education and support group sessions for people, age 18 and older, who are experiencing grief due to the lost of a loved one, including a child, partner or spouse.
When Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm
Contact: Call Michele Hendel, bereavement coordinator, Faribault Area Hospice, at 507-332-4835.
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For any age
Lakeland Hospice sponsors a support group to help people of all ages deal with grief issues.
When Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm location in Fergus Falls or Perham.
Contact: Call Delores Peterson at 218-736-7885.
Kids and Teens Grief Support Group
Lakeland Hospice sponsors a support group for children, 6 to 12, and teens, 13 to 19.
When: Thursdays, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Lakeland Hospice, 120 South Union Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Contact: Call Delores Peterson at 218-736-7885.
Parents in Grief
Lakeland Hospice offers support to parents who have lost a child.
When Call to confirm.
Where: Lakeland Hospice, 120 South Union Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Contact: Call Delores Peterson at 218-736-7885.
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General grief and holiday support
FirstCare Medical Services sponsors a series of grief support group sessions.
When Series runs every spring and fall, and during the holiday season.
Where: First Care Medical Services, 900 Hilligoss Blvd. SE, Fosston, MN 56542; First Care Medical Services, Highway 32 North, Fertile, MN 56540
Contact: Call Judy Sprague at 218-945-6152.
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