Grief support groups: Greater Minnesota (towns, G to N)

Bereavement support
A collaboratively sponsored group with Larson Funeral Home of Ortonville, Clinton, Graceville & Browns Valley.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Holy Trinity Hospital - Conference Room
Cost: Call to confirm.

Glenwood

Bereavement support
Glacial Ridge Health System and Hoplins Funeral Home co-sponsor a six-week series of support group sessions for bereaved persons, young adult age and older.
WhenCall to confirm.
Where: Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Contact: Call Joe Majerus, licensed social worker, at 320-634-4521.

Grief Education and Support Group
Litchfield Area Hospice offers a series of support group sessions for grieving adults.
When: Series runs for six weeks, with weekly meetings of 1.5 hours.
Where: Litchfield Area Hospice, 218 North Holcombe Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Judy Loecken at 320-693-7367.

Little Falls (Morrison County)

Caring and Comforting Social Gathering
Catholic Charities sponsors this ongoing group.
When: First Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm, for lunch and fellowship.
Where: The Royal Café, 120 West Broadway, Little Falls, MN
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Roxann Storms at 320-529-0427.

Little Falls Grief Support Group
An on-going grief support group, open to all faiths.
When: Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 2 PM.
Where:Caritas, 3rd floor of St. Joseph's Hall (Unity Speciality Center), 808 3rd St SE, Suite 310, Little Falls.
For more information call: (320) 529-0427.

Compassionate Friends

Grief Support Group
Hospice of Luverne Community Hospital sponsors a series of support group sessions for grieving adults.
When: Series runs for six weeks, with meetings on Mondays, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hospice of Luverne Community Hospital, 402 East Main Street, Luverne, MN 56156
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Jill Roemen at 507-283-1805.

Mahnomen

Mankato, Saint Peter

Grief groups, seminars and workshops
Grief support and counseling, programs-groups, seminars, and inservices are offered throughout the year. Grief counseling is available in the Mankato area and surrounding communities.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Chaplain Barb Lindeman Jackman at 507-381-6713.

Melrose

Melrose Grief Support Group
A peer group offering a time to share and connect with others who have had the death of a loved one.
When: First Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Mary's Parish Center, Melrose. All faiths welcome. No charge.
Contact: Call Roxann Storms at 320-529-0427.

Montgomery

Grief Support Group
This group is to learn about the grieving process and receive care and support from others who are grieving.
When: Call to confirm when series begins. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Lutheran Church, 105 Spruce Ave. NW, Montgomery, MN.
Contact: Pre-register at the church: 507-364-5002. Facilitators Marilyn Campbell Richter and Pastor Robert Rendahl.

Monticello

GALA (loss of spouse)
This organization is open to any widow or widower who needs to know that there are others that have experienced the same trauma. This is not a dating service, nor a typical grief support group, but a band of caring individuals that realize that life goes on, and it's possible to smile again. Through fellowship and friendship, all try to make the transition period a little smoother. The group meets for dinners, cards, work on crafts, tours, games, bowling, shopping and various sport events.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call for location.
Cost:$15.00 membership a year to cover mailings.
Contact: Melba Louisiana at (763) 682-2291 or Dorothy Gratzek at (763) 497-7820

Support group
This ongoing group is for grieving adults.
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Monticello Senior Center, 505 Walnut Street, Suite 3, Monticello, MN 55362
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Jeanie Fobbe at 763-682-7486.

Adult grief support
Ingebrand Funeral Home hosts a series of support group sessions for grieving adults.
When: Series meets every other Monday for eight sessions.
Where: Ingebrand Funeral Home, 932 Highway 65 South, Mora, MN 55051
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Jane Ingebrand at 320-679-1933.

Compassionate Companions Club

Persons of any age can join this ongoing group.
When: Second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Kanabec Hospital, 301 South Highway 65, Mora, MN 55051
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Molly O’Reilly at 320-679-6314.

Morris (Stevens County)

Adult grief support
Stevens Community Medical Center hosts a series for grieving adults.
When:Second Monday of each month, 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch provided
Where: Stevens Community Medical Center - New Conference Room on Main Level by Dialysis. 400 East First Street, Morris, MN 56267
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Rondi Lillehaug at 320-589-7641.

New Ulm

Compassionate Friend- South Central MN 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.

New York Mills

Grief Support

When: 4th Tuesday of each month from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Where: Elders Home 215 Tousley Ave. South (Conference Room - Please us South Main entrance)
Cost: Free

North Branch

Loss of spouse

Fairview Lakes HomeCaring & Hospice sponsors a support group for people of any age who have lost a partner or spouse.
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.

Northfield

Bereavement support

Northfield Hospice offers a series of support group sessions for grieving adults.
When: Series runs every spring and fall for six weeks, with meetings once a week.
Where: Northfield Hospital, 801 West First Street, Northfield, MN 55057
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Amanda Pettis, MSW or 507-646-1147.

Northfield Grief Coalition
All groups and events are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. Church affiliation in NOT required. Groups are held weekly at various locations in the community and you do not need to pre-register, unless otherwise noted. **