This is a listing of websites for grief and support group information.  Some include dates, times and places where support groups meet. Some offer a list of books and articles about grieving that you may find helpful.

Use the links below to find out more about these resources and services. 

GriefShare

The area churches where the GriefShare video seminars and support groups are held are listed as well as the address for each church and the phone number to call to get specific information about the time and the dates for each meeting. This web site also includes a list of books about grief recovery, a daily e-mail opportunity, and much more.

The GriefShare phone number for its national office is 1-800-395-5755. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to email them now.

There are stories and letters from children as well as articles on grief written for children here. There is a section, “You Said It”, where children can type on their computer and discuss death and how it has affected them and they can read what other children have written about their experiences.

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The Compassionate Friends is a national organization that is composed of people who have had a child (of any age) die and they are grieving that loss. The local chapters are safe places for family members to meet and discuss their grief experience. This web site lists the grief support group’s locations, dates, and times of their meetings. It also offers brochures for specific grief situations that you can order or view on line.

The phone number for the national office is 1-877-969-0010. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to email them now.

This site has helpful information for family and friends when an infant or young child has died from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. It also gives information about grief support groups.

Their phone number is 612-813-6285.

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SAVE, is composed of people who are specifically grieving a death from suicide and the support group  participants will understand your deep grief. This web site has a listing of their support groups and books and articles that may be helpful.

The phone number for SAVE is 952-946-7998 or in emergency, call 1-800-273-8255.

Information about support groups that meet in churches in Edina for adults grieving the death of a loved one is in this web site. For more information call either the church or the coordinator for the series of meetings you are interested in attending.

Their phone numbers are listed in this web site.

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Allina Hospitals and Clinics:  Phone: 651-255-6711

This website has a comprehensive listing of grief support groups that meet in the southwestern metropolitan area with their locations, meeting times, and brief descriptions of their meeting. Some of these groups are sponsored by Allina. The sponsoring organization is listed for each one and a phone number to call for more specific information.

The contact person is Otis Borup, phone: 952-835-7585 or the hospital information number is 952-892-2000.

Often both youth and their parents need grief support. This website provides information about a series of support group meetings that allow youth to safely express their grief and also offers education, information and support for parents.

Phone: 952-892-2000. Ask for Youth Grief Services.

Professionally trained therapists, psychologists, and counselors who specialize in dealing with complicated grief situations and who can offer hope and help. This nonprofit grief counseling service is located in St. Paul.

Their phone number is: 651-641-0177.

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