Northwest Metro Grief Groups

Anoka, Buffalo, Brooklyn Center, Cambridge, Coon Rapids,

Elk River, Maple Grove, Monticello, New Hope, Plymouth, Princeton,

Robbinsdale, Rockford, Saint Anthony

Anoka

Growing Through Loss

North Metro Grief Support Coalition

First Congregational Church

1923 S 3^rd Ave., Anoka, MN.

Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Oct.8-Nov. 12, 2009

The Growing Through Loss series is a support and education group for adults who have experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or separation, or a job loss. The series is sponsored by the North Metro Grief Support coalition, an inter-denominational coalition of churches in the north metro area. There is no charge for the series. Free childcare is available by calling 763-413-2985.

Buffalo

Christ the King Retreat Center

621 First Avenue S., Buffalo, MN 55313

Twice a year

A one-day retreat for grieving adults. Cost for the retreat, which includes lunch, is $45. Call Father Jack Lau or Sister Carol Marie Hemish at 763-682-1394 for more information.

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar

1006 Highway 55, Buffalo, MN 55313

Third Thursday of the month.

St. John’s Lutheran Church sponsors this monthly gathering for grieving people to meet, share and support one another. Call Pat Norine at 763-682-1883 to confirm time, date, and location.

GriefShare

Buffalo Convent Church

1601 Highway 25 N, Buffalo, MN 55313

GriefShare is designed to help you recover from your grief after the loss of a family member, friend, or acquaintance. Each GriefShare session combines practical information with a biblical, Christ-centered focus on the spiritual issues that accompany the grieving process. New members may join anytime. Call Dennis or Sue Sandberg at 320-963-5952 for more information or visit their website at www.griefshare.com.

Brooklyn Center

North Memorial Hospice

4201 58^th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Adult Loss Support

Children, Teen, Parent Loss Support

North Memorial Hospice offers several grief education and support programs for people of all ages. There is no fee for these services and all groups are open to the public. Call Mary Marcoux at 763-520-4834 to register and to confirm location and times.

Understanding Grief

North Memorial Hospice

4201 58^th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

First Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m.

Grief education for family and friends. Call Mary Marcoux at 763-530-4834 for more information.

Growing Through Loss

Northwest Hennepin Grief Support Coalition

Various Locations

The Growing Through Loss series is a support and education group for adults who have experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or separation, or a job loss. Call Lyla Pagelsat 763-236-4342 for more information.

The Grief Journey

HealthPartners Brooklyn Center Clinic

6845 Lee Avenue North, Brooklyn Center.

The Grief Journey is an adult grief education and support program offered through HealthPartners Hospice of the Lakes. A $20 registration fee is required, scholarships are available. Call Paul Johnson at 952-883-6967 for specific dates and times.

Cambridge

Cambridge Medical Center

Fourth Floor Classroom

701 S. Dellwood , Cambridge, MN 55008

This is an eight-week series for adults to help you cope with the loss of a loved one. The group is facilitated by Chaplain Bill Steinke and Lynette Durham. There is no cost for the program. Call Launa Hollen at 763-689-7799 (choose option #1) to register.

Coon Rapids

Mercy Hospital

4050 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Mondays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Adult Group

Mondays, Sept-Jan-March, Children and Teen Group

Mercy Hospital offers a variety of grief groups for children, teens, and adults. Adult grief support groups are ongoing on Monday evenings. Meet in the lower level lounge area in the Professional Building next to the hospital. Registration is not required and there is no cost. Support groups for children and teens are offered three times a year. Registration is required for the children and teen groups, but there is no charge. Call Jackie Sandusky at 763-506-7024 for more information or to register for the children and teen support group.

Elk River

GriefShare

Central Lutheran Church

1103 School Street, Elk River, MN 55330

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

GriefShare is designed to help you recover from your grief after the loss of a family member, friend, or acquaintance. Each GriefShare session combines practical information with a biblical, Christ-centered focus on the spiritual issues that accompany the grieving process. New members may join anytime. Call or email Betty Zehringer for more information at 763-441-2363 or betty.zehringer@clcelkriver.org. Find out more about GriefShare on their website at www.griefshare.com.

Monticello

Monticello Senior Center

505 Walnut Street, Suite 3, Monticello, MN 55362

Second Tuesday of the month, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

This is a grief support group for adults. There is no charge for this group. Call Jeannie Fobbe at 763-682-7486 to confirm time and date.

Plymouth

Camp Amanda Minnesota

9859 13^th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55441

Twice yearly

Camp Amanda–Minnesota is a special camp for children and teens, kindergarten through high school, who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or significant person in their lives. Their mission is to bring hope and healing to Minnesota’s grieving children. Call 763-555-0157 for more information or visit their website at campamandaminn.com. The camp is free but a $35 refundable deposit is required.

West Suburban Grief Coalition

Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

This is an adult grief support group. Members are welcome to join at any time. Each week there are learning, healing, and growing experiences offered through professional speakers, videos, and break-out sessions. Trained volunteers in support group facilitation are the leaders for the breakout sessions that consist of spouse, child, parent, sibling, and other significant deaths. Call grief coordinators Alva Benson 763-475-7124 or Cindy Hilbrands 612-801-2491 for further information. Location changes every few months.

Princeton

Fairview Hospice Grief Support Group

Fairview Northland Hospital

911 Northland Dr., Princeton, MN 55371

Second Thursday of the month, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Monthly drop-in support group. Registration is not required. New members are welcome at any time. For more information, call 763-389-1923.

Ramsey

Adult Grief Group

Lord of Life Lutheran Church

14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
First and Third Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

This Christian support group is for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Call pastor/therapist Gary Sandberg at 763-433-0550 for more information.

St. Anthony

St. Charles Borromeo Church

2739 Stinson Boulevard N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55418

First and Third Thursday of the month, 3:00 p.m.

This is a grief support group for adults. Call Christine Shannon at 612-781-6529 to reserve a spot or to obtain further information.