Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group

Barbara March 30, 2012 at 03:58 pm

Hello, do you happen to know of any church in the South Mpls. area or Richfield, that offers bereavement support groups? I am having a hard time finding them, or maybe you can point me in the right direction. I lost my dad in Jan. and my sister in Feb.
Thank you so kindly, Barbara

James Sanna (Editor) March 30, 2012 at 04:19 pm

I'll put the call out to the pastors I know. Are you preferential to a particular faith tradition or denomination?

Senior Community Services March 30, 2012 at 06:12 pm

Hi Barbara,
Thank you for your comment and sorry for your loss. I was able to find a few groups for you: Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis has a grief support group that can be reached at 612-927-7335. Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley also has a grief support group that meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 11:15am the phone number there is 763-231-2965. Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington has a grief share that meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm and can be reached at Robin Kirton 651-210-1962. I would also check out this website http://www.mplsgriefsupport.com. Also we have a social worker that works in the Richfield area if you would like to call Deb 952-888-7121. I hope this helps! Warmest Regards, Melissa Senior Community Services

Senior Community Services March 30, 2012 at 06:20 pm

Hi James,
This group is located at the church, however it is not affiliated with any denomination. All are welcome!! Warmest Regards, Melissa Senior Community Services

James Sanna (Editor) March 30, 2012 at 06:32 pm

Thanks for your suggestions, Melissa!

Rev. Howard K. Bell April 2, 2012 at 08:32 pm

South Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support offers bereavement groups throughout the year at several TRUST churhes. Contact Norine Larson (612) 827-6159. Next series is at St. Joan of Arc on Saturdays from 6:15 - 8pm starting May 19. Contact (612) 823-8205.