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 Friend -
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

St. John’s Grief Support Group Nov. 3 – Dec. 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St. W.
“The Longest Night” Celebration December 21, 7:00 p.m. First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St.
Northfield Retirement Center/Three Links Grief Support Group Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Northfield Retirement Center, 910 Cannon Valley Dr.

Spring/Summer

St. Peter’s Grief Support Group March 23 – April 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 418 E. Sumner St.
Northfield Hospice Memorial Service April 2, 7:00 p.m. Northfield Care Center Chapel
“Restore, Replenish, Renew” Caregiver’s Service, April 21, 7:00 p.m. Three Links Care Center, 815 Forest Ave.
Bethel/First United Church of Christ Grief Support Group** May 27 – July 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Bethel Lutheran Church, 1321 North Ave.