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

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.
When: Fall only, daytime. Call to confirm.
Where: Glacial Ridge Hospital, 10 Fourth Avenue SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Joe Majerus, licensed social worker, at 320-634-4521.

Hendricks (Lincoln County)

Adult-focused support
Hendricks Community Hospital Association sponsors support group sessions for grieving adults.
When: Annually, as needed
Where: Hendricks Community Hospital, 503 East Lincoln Street, Hendricks, MN 56136
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Dawn Popowski, licensed social worker, at 507-275-2202.

Hutchinson (McLeod County)

Adult education and support
ConnectCare Hospice sponsors a series of education and support group sessions for adults who have lost loved ones.
When: Series runs evenings for four to seven weeks in the spring and fall. Call for dates.
Where: ConnectCare Hospice, 125 Main Street South, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Mary Nelson at 320-234-4738 or 1-800-454-8616.

Compassionate Friends
This group supports parents and other family members following the death of a child.
When: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.
Where: Oakland Chapel, 805 Highway 15 South, Hutchinson 55350
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Jo Rec at 320-833-2300.

Grief Busters
This one-day summer camp can help children, ages 6 to 18, deal with grief and loss issues.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: ConnectCare Hospice, 125 Main Street South, Hutchinson, MN 55350
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Mary Nelson at 320-234-4738 or 1-800-454-8616.

Grief Recovery Friends
This group is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.
When: Second Thursday of each month, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Oakland Chapel, 805 Highway 15 South, Hutchinson 55350
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Dan and Joanne at 320-587-4436.

Lake City (Goodhue and Wabasha counties)

Adult education and support
Lake City Hospice/Homecare sponsors a grief support group series primarily for adults.
When: Every spring and fall
Where: Lake City Medical Center, 500 West Grant Street, Lake City, MN 55041
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Mindy at 651-345-1128 or 800-506-5519.

Litchfield

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.

Compassionate Friends
An ongoing support group for grieving parents for death of child of any age.
When: First Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
Where: First Lutheran Church 2100 Riverview Dr, Little Falls, MN 56345
Cost: Free.
Contact: Karen through email: thecompassionatefriends@hotmail.com.

Luverne (Rock County)

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 group supports people who have lost a spouse or partner.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call for location.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marian Neeley at 763-295-6102.

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.

Mora (Kanabec County)

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: Series runs for three consecutive Mondays each spring and fall.
Where: Stevens Community Medical Center, 400 East First Street, Morris, MN 56267
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Rondi Lillehaug at 320-589-7641.

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.