Northern suburbs
Growing Through Loss©
The North Suburban Grief Support Coalition sponsors a six-week series for adults who have experienced a variety of loss or grief; divorce, seperation, moving, job loss, etc. The series provides an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues.
When: Series runs twice a year, each spring and fall. Next series is on Tuesdays, April 21 - May 26, 2009.
Where: Various locations throughout the Twin Cities' northern suburbs.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Nancy Jahnke 763-755-5335 or visit www.growingthroughloss.org.
North Metro Growing Through Loss©
The North Metro Grief Support Coalition offers a six-week series for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues, such as death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend or pregnancy loss, suicide, divorce or separation, loss of job. Each session is complete in itself. You are invited to attend one or all of the sessions.
When: Series runs twice a year, each spring and fall.
Where: Various locations throughout Anoka County, including Andover, Anoka, Cedar, Coon Rapids, Ham Lake, Ramsey and St. Francis
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Lyla Pagels, coordinator, Faith Community Nurse Program, Mercy and Unity hospitals, at 763-236-4342.
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Northwestern suburbs
Northwest Hennepin Growing Through Loss©
The Northwest Hennepin Grief Support Coalition offers a six-week series for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues, such as death of a spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend or pregnancy loss, suicide, divorce or separation, loss of job. Each session is complete in itself. You are invited to attend one or all of the sessions.
When: Series runs twice a year, each spring and fall.
Where: Various locations throughout Hennepin County including Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Maple Grove and Osseo
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Lyla Pagels, coordinator, Faith Community Nurse Program, Mercy and Unity hospitals, at 763-236-4342.
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Western suburbs
Adult education and support
The West Suburban Grief Coalition sponsors education and support groups for grieving adults. The program is the combined effort of 16 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. Volunteers trained in support group facilitation lead 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.
Where: St. Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church, 17205 County Road 6, Plymouth, MN 55447 (Other churches involved include churches in Chanhassen, Delano, Excelsior, Long Lake, Maple Grove, Orono and Plymouth.)
When: Meeting structure includes a 4 to 4:30 p.m. social time, 4:30 to 5 p.m. devotional and speaker, and 5 to 6:00 p.m. individual break out groups.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Alva Benson at 763-475-7124 or 763-545-1108, or Cindy Hillbrands at 763-479-2419.
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Brooklyn Center
Adult grief education and support program
HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes offers The Grief Journey, a four-week adult grief education and support program.
When: Call for dates.
Where: HealthPartners Brooklyn Center Clinic 6845 Lee Avenue North, Brooklyn Center
Cost: One-time registration fee of $20, scholarships available if needed.
Contact: Paul Johnson at 952-883-6967
Loss support groups
North Memorial Hospice sponsors support groups for people of all ages who have lost friends, family members or spouses.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm location in Brooklyn Center or Robbinsdale.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Mary Marcoux, family support coordinator, North Memorial Hospice, at 763-520-4834.
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Buffalo
GriefShareTM
This 13-week seminar/support group is for people grieving the death of someone close. It offers a Christian perspective.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Buffalo Covenant Church, 1601 Highway 25 North, Buffalo, MN 55313
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Dennis or Sue Sandberg at 320-963-5952.
Grief Day
This one-day retreat is for adults who have experienced loss.
When: Twice a year.
Where: Christ the King Retreat Center, 621 First Avenue South, Buffalo, MN 55313
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Christ the King Retreat Center at 763-682-1394. E-mail christtheking@kingshouse.com
Support group (social environment)
St. John's Lutheran Church sponsors a regular opportunity for grieving persons to support each other and socialize.
When: Third Thursday of each month
Where: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1006 Highway 55, Buffalo, MN 55313
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Pat Norine, St. John's Lutheran Church, at 763-682-1883.
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Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids GRACE Support Group
Missing GRACE Foundation provides support groups and resources for families who have experienced a loss due to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other causes. Missing GRACE Foundation offers online support groups, phone support, GRACE Care Baskets, hospital and home visits and three Minnesota support groups located in Maple Grove and Coon Rapids. Missing GRACE Foundation is a non-profit based in Minnesota that works with local, national and international groups to provide a network of resources for grieving parents across the globe. Please call in advance if you plan to attend a support group meeting.
When: The first Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Faith Lutheran Church Lounge 11115 Hanson Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55443 (phone 763-755-3530)
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Candy McVicar, Missing GRACE Foundation, at 763-497-0709 or visit www.MissingGRACE.org.
Groups for preschoolers to adults
Mercy Hospital hosts grief support programs for children, preschool age to teens, as well as adults. Various groups offer comfort following suicide, violent death or loss of a child.
When: Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Mercy Hospital, 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Jackie Sandusky at 763-506-7024. This is Jackie's daytime work number.
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Maple Grove
Maple Grove GRACE Support Group
Missing GRACE Foundation provides support and resources for women and men who have experienced a loss due to ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other causes. The Minnesota-based non-profit offers online support groups, phone support, GRACE Care Baskets, hospital and home visits, and three support groups in Maple Grove and Coon Rapids. Please call Missing GRACE in advance if you plan to attend a support group meeting. Childcare is provided at the church during support group meetings.
When: The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Maple Grove Covenant Church, 9350 Upland Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Cost: Free
Contact: Call Candy McVicar, Missing GRACE Foundation, at 763-497-0709 or visit www.MissingGRACE.org.
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Monticello
Support group
This ongoing group is for grieving adults.
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: Monticello Senior Center, 505 Walnut Street, Suite 3, Monticello, MN 55362
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call toll-free 877-969-0010 or 763-295-2000.
Compassionate Friends
This network of non-denominational offers support, friendship, and resources for grieving parents and grandparents.
Contact: Call toll-free 877-969-0010 or visit www.compassionatefriends.net.
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