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Grief Resources

Our Bereavement Coordinator supports families that were served on Lifespark’s hospice for 13 months following death. You can access phone support or counseling sessions online by calling 612-400-9828 and leaving a detailed message about what you are looking for, and they will call you back within 24 hours. On occasion, they are able to offer grief support in person with a 3-day notice. Our Bereavement Coordinator also works with the Lifespark hospice team and can be available for a family before death as identified by the social worker.

Twin Cities Grief Support Groups

Grief Coalitions

Grief Coalitions are hosted by congregations in the area but are not necessarily faith based. They are typically free and include a different speaker each week and small groups. (This link Includes the following coalitions in the Metro: Bloomington Richfield, Downtown Minneapolis, Edina, South Suburban, North Suburban, South Minneapolis, Southwest Grief Coalition, West Suburban)
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Christian Faith Grief Support

Groups meet in-person and virtually. Note: This organization also lists events like Surviving the Holidays.
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Jack’s Coalition Support Groups:

Primarily for men to support those who were caregiving and lost a family member or are currently caregiving and need more support. A non-profit on a mission to improve the way guys think, feel, and act through every phase of their caregiving journey.
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Links to Helpful Resources

  1. website with tools on navigating the path to healing and coping, cultivating empathy and resilience, and where to seek help on dealing with grief.
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  2. Practical steps you may need to take in the early days after someone passes.
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  3. Wings for Widows is the only nonprofit organization in the U.S. that provides financial coaching and resources to help widowed men and women navigate the financial chaos after the loss of a spouse that are all free. Whoever and wherever you are in your widowhood journey, we provide CFP®-credential financial advisors and time-tested advice. guidance and resources to help you reclaim your confidence, family stability, and financial security.
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  4. This is the only Family Grief Center in Minnesota providing no-cost care to children, young adults, and adults who are grieving the death or terminal diagnosis of a family member. Beyond support groups, they have built trusted partnerships with vetted professionals such as probate attorneys and financial advisors, to ease the burden of navigating the unknown.
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  5. 28 ways to cope during the holidays.
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  6. Dr. Alan Wolfelt, has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. This center’s website features his work and other great resources.
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  7. Having the hard conversations with family about life and death.
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Support for Caregivers and Families

  1. FamilyMeans is a multi-service, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1963. We are funded by grants, donations, and client fees. FamilyMeans is headquartered in Stillwater, Minnesota, with branch offices located throughout the Twin Cities metro area, southeastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Our work is life’s challenges. Costs/Fees: No client is refused services for inability to pay. When possible, insurance is billed and reimbursements are collected for mental health services. Most other program fees are based on a sliding scale. Connect with our staff by calling 651-439-4840 OR submit an online inquiry using the or email familymeans@familymeans.org

  2. Trellis Care Ecosystem: A Free phone based program to help people living with dementia and their caregivers navigate care and supportive resources up to 1 year. Resources include: Food delivery, transportation, financial assistance, support groups and more. Call 651-917-4619 or email dementiasupport@trellisconnects.org

    Volunteers of America Helpline Educators that help families caring for a loved one with dementia. This includes resources around respite help, health screens, dementia education, a health worker etc. Call 952-945-4034

  3. A non-profit that prepares and delivers FREE medically tailored meals 1 x a week to MN residents with HIV/AIDS, Cancer, ALS, COPD and CHF. This includes the client and their caregivers and dependent children. To qualify download an application at: openarmsmn.org/getmeals or call 612-872-1152 for assistance.

  4. High Energy Bills? Shutoff notice? Issues with Utility bills? Call Citizens Utility Board or CUB: 651-300-4701

Mental Health Crisis Resources — Suicide Prevention: Call 988

Crisis Hotlines: Every county in Minnesota has a mental health crisis intervention resource which is answered 24/7.