Grief support groups: Southwest metropolitan area
Multiple Locations
The Compassionate Friends
Grief support for parents, grandparents, or siblings (over 12) who have experienced the death of a child.
Contact: For information regarding dates, times, and locations, please visit their website at Compassionate Friends
South Suburbs
Growing Through Loss - South Suburban Coalition
Educational series for grieving adults. Each session begins with a speaker, followed by small group discussions.
Cost: Freewill offering (proceeds to support the Growing Through Loss ministry)
Contact: Call Jamie at 952-890-0045 for information about dates and times, or visit the website at MMOTC
Southwest Suburbs
Adult education and support - West Suburban Grief Coalition
Ongoing 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.
Contact: Call 612-801-2491, 763-475-7124, or 763-545-1108 for dates, times, and locations.
Bloomington
The Grief Journey - Health Partners Hospice of the Lakes
Three times through the calendar year this 6-week bereavement support group is offered at various locations around the Twin Cities Metro area.
When: Call for dates and location
Where: HealthPartners Main Office Building located at 8170 33rd Avenue South in Bloomington.
Contact: Call Paul Johnson at 952-883-6967.
Grieving Death & Growing - Bloomington-Richfield Coalition
Education and support group
When: Four times/year for 5-6 weeks, on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 p.m. (Education 4:30-5:00, Small Groups 5:00-6:00).
Cost: Free.
Contact: Ginger Christenson 952-884-2364.
GriefShareTM
This nine-week, non-denominational series includes Bible-based videos and discussions. You may start attending at any time.
When: Call for dates
Where: Bloomington Covenant Church, 10150 Xerxes Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Diane Lillestrand at 952-890-7620.
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Burnsville
Adult grief education and support
These regular groups for grieving adults include open group discussions and presentations on specific topics.
When: Mondays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Prince of Peace Christian Life Center, 13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Leu Killion, parish nurse, at 952-898-9320 or email: lkillian@princeofpeaceonline.org
Youth Grief Services for children and teens
A fall grief support series designed to help youth and teens, ages 4 through 18, grieve the death of a loved one. Parent/adult groups also offered to provide education and support for the caregivers in the children's lives.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Ebenezer Ridges Care Center, 13810 Community Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Cost: No fee
Contact: Call Youth Grief Services at 952-892-2111 with questions. E-mail lhansen3@fairview.org or visit youthgriefservices.org
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Eden Prairie
Southwest Grief Coalition: Living and Growing Through Loss
Series for adults, children and teens who have lost a loved one.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Churches in and near Eden Prairie
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Marykay Kopp, Immanuel Lutheran, 952-937-8123 (ext. 17); or Jane Schmitz, Pax Christi, 952-941-3150.
GriefShareTM
This 14-week, non-denominational series includes Bible-based videos and discussions.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Wooddale Church, 6630 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Rosemary at 952-656-1069.
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Edina
Edina Coalition
Each quarter, the Edina Coalition of Churches sponsors an education and support series for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: Ongoing; Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Where: Churches in the Edina area
Cost: $3 donation suggested
Contact: Call Terri Naugle at 952-937-5933.
Grief support group
N.C. Little Memorial Hospice sponsors a grief support group for adults who have lost a loved one at the hospice.
When: 4 p.m., third Sunday of the month
Where: N.C. Little Memorial Hospice, 7019 Lynmar Lane, Edina, MN 55435
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Marilyn Fisher, 952-928-9394
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Golden Valley
Adult grief education
Adults who have lost a loved one are invited to participate in an education and support series.
When: Twice a year, evenings
Where: Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Annette Langdon at 763-545-5659 (ext. 135).
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Hopkins/St. Louis Park
Men's Grief Group
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice sponsors this grief support group for men .
Where: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice, 700 5th St. So., Hopkins, MN 55343 (Westside Business Park: Enter on North side of bldg.)
Contact: Call 952-993-665 or 952-993-0594 for further information.
Young Widowed Grief Support Group
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice sponsors this group for young people (intended for ages 20-55) who are "widowed" (death loss of a spouse, partner, fiance, etc.).
When: Second Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice, 700 5th St. So., Hopkins, MN 55343 (Westside Business Park: Enter on North side of bldg.)
Cost:Free
Contact: 952-993-6165
Understanding Grief Classes
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice sponsors this educational series about grief.
When: First two Tuesdays, every other month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice, 700 5th St. So., Hopkins, MN 55343 (Westside Business Park: Enter on North side of bldg.)
Contact: Call 952-993-6165 or 952-993-0594.
Young Adult Grief Group: "The Courage to Grieve and the Hope to Heal"
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice sponsors this drop-in support group for young adults (intended for ages 18-25) who have experienced a death loss within the last two years. A pizza dinner will be provided. The group includes eating together, sharing stories, and offering grief education and mutual support.
When: Second Sunday of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice, 700 5th St. So., Hopkins, MN 55343 (Westside Business Park: Enter on North side of bldg.)
Contact: Call Melanie McRae at 952-993-0594
New Prague
Adult grief series: "Growing Through Grief"
Queen of Peace Hospital hosts an education and support series for adults who have lost a loved one.
When: 2nd thursday of the month, 7:00-8:30
Where: Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second Street NE, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-758-8188.
Child Loss
This group helps families who have lost a child.
When: Third Wednesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 215 East Main Street, New Prague, MN 56071
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sister Ginny Heldorfer at 952-758-3225.
Miscarriage/Infant Loss 1-on-1 Support
Grieving for a baby is very different than grieving for another loved one. One-on-one support is available to those who need to share their feelings in a safe environment and gain support from others who have had similar experiences. This interdenominational program is cosponsored by St. Wenceslaus Church Pastoral Ministries and Queen of Peace Hospital Spiritual Care Services.
When: Call to confirm.
Where: Call to confirm location in New Prague area.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Karen Geske at 952-758-7938 or Sister Ginny Heldorfer at 952-758-3225.
Survivors of Suicide
This group supports people affected by the suicide of a loved one.
When: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Where: Queen of Peace Hospital, 301 Second St. NE, New Prague, MN 56071. Held in the Jameen Mape Conference Room.
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call Sally Schmid at 952-758-4735.
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Savage
Growing Through Loss
The Interdenominational Coalition of South Suburban Churses is pleased to present a four-week series entitled "Growing Through Loss" for adults who have expeirenced a loss or major crisis in their life.
When: Thursday evenings Sept. 23 through Oct. 14, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, 4625 West 125th St., Savage
Cost: Freewill offering
Contact: Jamie Maloney at 952-890-0045
Shakopee
Adult grief support groups
When: Call to confirm
Where: St. Mary's Parish House, 535 West Fifth Avenue, Shakopee, MN 55379
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-445-2749.
Infant Loss Support Group
This group supports parents whose infant has died through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or other cause.
When: First Tuesday of each month, 7 to 8 p.m. (Call to confirm.)
Where: St. Francis Regional Medical Center, 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee, MN 55379
Contact: Call 952-403-2002.
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Waconia
Grief Support Group - Ridgeview Medical Center
This ongoing group is for adults who are experiencing grief or anticipating a loss of someone they care about.
When: Second and fourth Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ridgeview Medical Center, 500 South Maple Street, Waconia, MN 55387
Cost: Call to confirm.
Contact: Call 952-442-2191 (ext. 6190).
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group - Ridgeview Medical Center
This group is designed for parents who have experienced a loss due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death.
When: 3rd Thursday of each month beginning April 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: 500 South Maple Street, Waconia
Contact: For more information call 952-442-2191, ext. 6190.
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