TWIN CITIES
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS & EVENTS
SPRING/SUMMER 2025
Dandelion Joy Music Grief Support
Come to our music-based grief group and discover the joy of the ukulele while you share your grief-story with others. Our groups use the power of music to process and move through the feelings of grief.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday evenings: June 17, 24, July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Dandelion Joy Studio in St Louis Park
This program is offered at no cost.
In the group, we will:
* Build community by sharing with others who have walked your walk of loss
* Process your grief through the power of music (no music experience needed; we will help you every step of the way!)
* Learn the basics on how to play the ukulele (beginners welcome; ukuleles provided)
* Create a customized song that helps you share your loss story or honors your loved one.
Children are welcome to attend with a parent. Please register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/1AWTT897m9CvVX_1fERU5JLCHB-XYUs8EURrlpjN5o54/viewform?edit_requested=true Questions? Contact Annie Loch at: [email protected].
Come to our music-based grief group and discover the joy of the ukulele while you share your grief-story with others. Our groups use the power of music to process and move through the feelings of grief.
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday evenings: June 17, 24, July 10, 17, 24 & 31
Dandelion Joy Studio in St Louis Park
This program is offered at no cost.
In the group, we will:
* Build community by sharing with others who have walked your walk of loss
* Process your grief through the power of music (no music experience needed; we will help you every step of the way!)
* Learn the basics on how to play the ukulele (beginners welcome; ukuleles provided)
* Create a customized song that helps you share your loss story or honors your loved one.
Children are welcome to attend with a parent. Please register at: docs.google.com/forms/d/1AWTT897m9CvVX_1fERU5JLCHB-XYUs8EURrlpjN5o54/viewform?edit_requested=true Questions? Contact Annie Loch at: [email protected].
ONGOING GRIEF SUPPORT
Bittersweet
A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a twin or other multiple. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. For details, contact Barb Schaack at 952-854-1997 or [email protected].
A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a twin or other multiple. Meets the third Tuesday of each month. For details, contact Barb Schaack at 952-854-1997 or [email protected].
Brighter Days Family Grief Center
Brighter Days Family Grief Center is a family-focused grief center serving Minnesota families. Brighter Days provides free grief support resources, programs and services for youth, young adults, adults and families who are grieving the death or terminal diagnosis of a beloved family member.
brighterdaysgriefcenter.org/
15764 Venture Lane
Eden Prairie MN 55344
952-303-3873
Brighter Days Family Grief Center is a family-focused grief center serving Minnesota families. Brighter Days provides free grief support resources, programs and services for youth, young adults, adults and families who are grieving the death or terminal diagnosis of a beloved family member.
brighterdaysgriefcenter.org/
15764 Venture Lane
Eden Prairie MN 55344
952-303-3873
Capital City Grief Coalition
Contact: Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430
Contact: Lois Knutson, 651-227-4430
Caregiver Support Group
A support group for caregivers meets the third Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan, MN. If you are feeling the stress of care giving, please join us as we support one another. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call 651-334-3207.
A support group for caregivers meets the third Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 4030 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan, MN. If you are feeling the stress of care giving, please join us as we support one another. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or call 651-334-3207.
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Children's Minnesota
Living with Grief: Parent Program
Living with Grief: Youth Program
For information, contact: Bereavement Services at [email protected] or 612-813-7216.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group - Co-sponsored by Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group helps parents whose baby has died through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death (shortly following birth or during an NICU stay). The group is made up of parents and is led by staff members from both Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota. For information, please call or email Bereavement Services at [email protected] or 612-813-7216.
Living with Grief: Parent Program
Living with Grief: Youth Program
For information, contact: Bereavement Services at [email protected] or 612-813-7216.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group - Co-sponsored by Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group helps parents whose baby has died through ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death (shortly following birth or during an NICU stay). The group is made up of parents and is led by staff members from both Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota. For information, please call or email Bereavement Services at [email protected] or 612-813-7216.
Cottage Grove Grief Care Group
This group typically meets the third Monday of each month and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse, loved one or friend. Contact: [email protected]
www.kokfuneralhome.com/grief-support
Third Monday of each month
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Kok Funeral Home
7676 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
This group typically meets the third Monday of each month and is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse, loved one or friend. Contact: [email protected]
www.kokfuneralhome.com/grief-support
Third Monday of each month
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Kok Funeral Home
7676 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Downtown Coalition for Grief Support - Minneapolis
www.mplsgriefsupport.com
On-line sessions via Zoom every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
One-on-one support available by calling 612-317-3454 or by filling out the contact form on the website.
www.mplsgriefsupport.com
On-line sessions via Zoom every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
One-on-one support available by calling 612-317-3454 or by filling out the contact form on the website.
Edina Coalition for Grief Support
edinagriefsupport.org
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, April 3 - June 26
Normandale Lutheran Church
6100 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55436
Please register on the website.
edinagriefsupport.org
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, April 3 - June 26
Normandale Lutheran Church
6100 Normandale Road
Edina, MN 55436
Please register on the website.
Gone Too Soon Child Loss Support Group and Sibling Support Group
A safe, supportive place for parents and grandparents who have experienced the loss of a child. Sibling Grief Group will meet at the same time at the same address. Groups will be facilitated separately in different areas of the building.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, [email protected]
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
A safe, supportive place for parents and grandparents who have experienced the loss of a child. Sibling Grief Group will meet at the same time at the same address. Groups will be facilitated separately in different areas of the building.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, [email protected]
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
Grief Support - Prince of Peace
popmn.org/mission/support-groups/
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Worship Center Sanctuary
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Dan Nordin, 952-898-9312, [email protected]
popmn.org/mission/support-groups/
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - Worship Center Sanctuary
13901 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337
Contact: Dan Nordin, 952-898-9312, [email protected]
Growing Through Loss - Twin Cities East Metro Grief Coalition
www.growingthroughlosseastmetro.com/
7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 22 - May 20
St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church
1757 Conway Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Contact: 651-432-4959, [email protected]
www.growingthroughlosseastmetro.com/
7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 22 - May 20
St. Pascal Baylon Catholic Church
1757 Conway Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
Contact: 651-432-4959, [email protected]
Hastings Area Grief Support Group
The group, open to those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, loved one, or friend, meets at 6:00 p.m. one Thursday of each month.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, [email protected]
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
The group, open to those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, loved one, or friend, meets at 6:00 p.m. one Thursday of each month.
Contact: Donna Mathiowetz, [email protected]
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
Optage Hospice Grief Support
A Grief Observed Book Club
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Zoom
Tuesdays, April 1 - 29, 2025
We’ll discuss the journal CS Lewis kept after his wife died. Books will be provided – we’ll mail them after you register at: preshomes-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8xuJxEGYRzOTRZ8SmrOgGA#/registration
If you are interested in joining a group and have questions, please contact Chaplain Jenny Schroedel at [email protected] or call 651-341-7105.
A Grief Observed Book Club
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Zoom
Tuesdays, April 1 - 29, 2025
We’ll discuss the journal CS Lewis kept after his wife died. Books will be provided – we’ll mail them after you register at: preshomes-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8xuJxEGYRzOTRZ8SmrOgGA#/registration
If you are interested in joining a group and have questions, please contact Chaplain Jenny Schroedel at [email protected] or call 651-341-7105.
Red Pine Grief Support
A peer-led, nature-based grief support group for adults. If you have lost a loved one, or are losing a loved one, connect in nature with other grievers as we walk the path together. Groups are facilitated by certified grief educator and include an opening meditation or poem, topic discussions, group sharing, and a light hike lasting approximately 30-45 minutes.
Confidential one-on-one emotional support is also available.
Contact: Monica Bredeson, [email protected]
www.redpinegrief.com/
A peer-led, nature-based grief support group for adults. If you have lost a loved one, or are losing a loved one, connect in nature with other grievers as we walk the path together. Groups are facilitated by certified grief educator and include an opening meditation or poem, topic discussions, group sharing, and a light hike lasting approximately 30-45 minutes.
Confidential one-on-one emotional support is also available.
Contact: Monica Bredeson, [email protected]
www.redpinegrief.com/
She Climbs Mountains/Girls Rise Up - Support for Motherless Daughters
This non-profit organization serves adult women and girls who have experienced mother loss at any age. Workshops, informal gatherings and formal events encourage women and girls to explore the myriad of emotions and experiences that accompany the loss of a mother. Participants are encouraged to grieve openly, share their stories, ask questions, nurture themselves and each other, examine the loss of their mothers and to seek joy and gratitude in a secure, supportive environment.
Contact: 612-382-2771, email: [email protected]
https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/
This non-profit organization serves adult women and girls who have experienced mother loss at any age. Workshops, informal gatherings and formal events encourage women and girls to explore the myriad of emotions and experiences that accompany the loss of a mother. Participants are encouraged to grieve openly, share their stories, ask questions, nurture themselves and each other, examine the loss of their mothers and to seek joy and gratitude in a secure, supportive environment.
Contact: 612-382-2771, email: [email protected]
https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/
South Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
Survivor Resources
Free weekly support groups for those who have lost a loved one to homicide, suicide, accident or overdose. Groups are available in-person as well as virtually and are led by trained peer volunteer facilitators who have experienced a similar type of loss.
Mondays: North Saint Paul and Virtually
Thursdays: Forest Lake, Saint Louis Park, Apple Valley
To register, call 651-266-5674.
survivorresources.org/
Free weekly support groups for those who have lost a loved one to homicide, suicide, accident or overdose. Groups are available in-person as well as virtually and are led by trained peer volunteer facilitators who have experienced a similar type of loss.
Mondays: North Saint Paul and Virtually
Thursdays: Forest Lake, Saint Louis Park, Apple Valley
To register, call 651-266-5674.
survivorresources.org/
The Bardo
An initiative based on a 40+ acre sanctuary in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, focused on reimagining grief, loss, and dying with compassion and consciousness. A variety of unique services, workshops, events and immersive offerings are available.
Contact: Jody Slaughter, email: [email protected]
Home | The BARDO
An initiative based on a 40+ acre sanctuary in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, focused on reimagining grief, loss, and dying with compassion and consciousness. A variety of unique services, workshops, events and immersive offerings are available.
Contact: Jody Slaughter, email: [email protected]
Home | The BARDO
West Suburban Grief Coalition
www.westsuburbangriefmn.org
www.westsuburbangriefmn.org
Wings For Widows
Wings for Widows is a faith-based, non-profit organization focused on providing financial and legal counseling to widows in the first 12 months following the death of their spouse. There is never a fee for the volunteer service.
Contact: Chris Bentley, 612-845-7081 www.wingsforwidows.us
Wings for Widows is a faith-based, non-profit organization focused on providing financial and legal counseling to widows in the first 12 months following the death of their spouse. There is never a fee for the volunteer service.
Contact: Chris Bentley, 612-845-7081 www.wingsforwidows.us
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or a correction to the above information,
please contact us at
[email protected] or 651-452-8261.
or a correction to the above information,
please contact us at
[email protected] or 651-452-8261.