TWIN CITIES
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS & EVENTS
SUMMER/FALL 2023
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 barbschaack@yahoo.com.
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 barbschaack@yahoo.com.
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 Rozann@comcast.net 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 Rozann@comcast.net 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 bereavement@childrensMN.org 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 bereavement@childrensMN.org or 612-813-7216.
Living with Grief: Parent Program
Living with Grief: Youth Program
For information, contact: Bereavement Services at bereavement@childrensMN.org 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 bereavement@childrensMN.org 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: Donna@kokfuneral.com
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: Donna@kokfuneral.com
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
Thursdays, July 13 - September 14
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Please register on the website.
edinagriefsupport.org
Thursdays, July 13 - September 14
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
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, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
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: Jody Slaughter, 952-898-9312, jslaughter@popmn.org
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: Jody Slaughter, 952-898-9312, jslaughter@popmn.org
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, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
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, donna@unfinishedbydesign.com
Hastings Community Education Center
310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033
Optage Hospice Grief Support
Mind, Body, Spirit
Tuesdays, September 19 - October 10
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Zoom
We’ll explore the impacts of grief on the mind, body and spirit and learn what can be done to ease the process.
Grief Support
Third Wednesday, monthly
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
If you are interested in joining a group, please contact Chaplain Jenny Schroedel at JSchroedel@PresHomes.org or call
651-341-7105.
Mind, Body, Spirit
Tuesdays, September 19 - October 10
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Zoom
We’ll explore the impacts of grief on the mind, body and spirit and learn what can be done to ease the process.
Grief Support
Third Wednesday, monthly
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
If you are interested in joining a group, please contact Chaplain Jenny Schroedel at JSchroedel@PresHomes.org or call
651-341-7105.
She Climbs Mountains/Girls Rise Up - Support for Motherless Daughters
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: christine@sheclimbsmountains.org
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: christine@sheclimbsmountains.org
South Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
http://trustinc.org/category/news-events/grief-support
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
If you have an event/program/class you would like listed
or a correction to the above information,
please contact us at
growingthroughloss@gmail.com or 651-452-8261.
or a correction to the above information,
please contact us at
growingthroughloss@gmail.com or 651-452-8261.