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Emergency Animal Services - Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota

- Avian and exotic medicine - Cardiology at Oakdale site only - Dentistry and oral surgery - Dermatology - Emergency services for animals including surgery - Imaging including CT scan, high field MRI, ultrasound, and x-ray - Internal medicine - Neurology - Oncology - Pet loss support group - Physical rehabilitation

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Sick Animal Care
Pet Loss Support Groups
Emergency Veterinary Services

Grief Support Group - Compassionate Friends - Minneapolis Chapter/Metro Area

Support group for parents and grandparents whose child has died. Provides an opportunity to meet parents who are working through their own grief and can empathize with a bereaved family. A bereaved sibling group meeting for siblings ages 16 and older to meet with siblings who have lost a brother or sister. Meetings are held in person or virtually the third Monday of each month.

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Bereaved Parent Support Groups

Grief Support - Bri's Lodge

Services include: - Companioning: Grief companions provide a space for individuals to share their feelings in response to their profound loss. Companioning is anchored in respecting and exploring the uniqueness of loss while allowing individuals to share their grief and how it impacts them. - Events: Angel of Hope Candlelit Vigils, Annual Garage Sale, Evening of Hope, Horses Healing Hearts, and Kruzin for Bri's Lodge. - General Loss Support Groups: Offers a safe place for people to share their journey after the loss of their loved one. All groups will provide an experience where feelings, worries, problems, and joys can be expressed and received freely without judgment. This group is open to anyone with a loss of someone. ?- Grief retreats: Provides a place where individuals and families can come together to find peace and solace, a place where they can connect with others who are grieving a similar loss. For different types of loss such as: - Loss by Suicide - Older Child Loss - Perinatal Loss - Miscarriage and stillbirth - Sibling Loss - Adult - Spousal Loss - For older and younger - Younger Child Loss Horses Healing Hearts: In collaboration with Angel Reins Stable, this program happens once a month. Provides a grief equine assisted activities program where grieving individuals can go for hope and healing. Individuals will be able to go to the stables at Angels Reins to connect with the horses. Whether that is through petting them, brushing them or just being in their presence. People of all ages are eligible to register.

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Bereaved Spouses
Bereaved Parents
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Bereaved Friends
Equestrian Therapy
Bereaved/Grieving Individuals
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Grief and Loss Issues

Veterinary Care - University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center

Hospital veterinary care and emergency care for both small and large animals. Do not refer for routine veterinary care. Services provided: - Anesthesia - Emergency and critical care - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Oncology and radiation therapy - Veterinary labs and more Companion Animal Love, Loss and Memories - CALLM: Biweekly bereavement group for those grieving the loss of a pet. Meets 6:30 pm - 8 pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month (some adjustments to accommodate holidays). Call to confirm the schedule before attending. Pomeroy Student-Alumni Learning Center, 1964 Fitch Avenue, Room 115, St. Paul, 55108. Space is limited. To reserve a seat and for more information, call Veterinary Social Services at (612)624-9372.

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Pet Loss Support Groups
Sick Animal Care
Emergency Veterinary Services

Elder Services - Division of Indian Work

Program provides a variety of services for the elders in the Native American community. - Access to food - Grandparents as Caregivers: Provides support and resources to grandparents who are primary caregivers of a child/ren under the age of 18 years - Social events - Transportation for elders with mobility issues - Widows Support Group

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Ethnic Oriented Social Clubs
Widow/Widower Support Groups
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Disability Related Transportation

Resources for Widows - Widow Collaborative, The

Program offers practical support, resources, and connection for widows navigating life after loss, including: - Memorial Gifts: Provides memorial gift boxes to newly widowed individuals. Each box includes a $50 gift card, a floating lantern with a Sharpie marker for writing a message, a handwritten card, lotion, a notebook, protein bars, and warm socks. A QR code is included for private access to online resources. - Resource Network: Offers a vetted directory of trusted service providers, including financial advisors and home service professionals. Many offer free or discounted support. Widows can register using their zip code to filter and access relevant local resources. Website content is tailored based on registration responses, offering targeted resources such as parenting support or solo living advice. ?- The Widow's Compass: Provides an interactive checklist to help manage post-loss tasks. The tool includes links, reminders, and tips designed to prevent costly errors and support informed decision-making. - TWC Connect: Offers opportunities for personal connection through one-on-one matches, small groups, and quarterly gatherings. Events may feature guest speakers and are designed to encourage community and peer support. - TWC Work Days: Provides seasonal volunteer assistance with yardwork three times per year. Spring and fall focus on cleanup; summer is dedicated to weeding. Volunteers may include students, widows, or community members offering practical help and support.

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Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Information and Referral
Widow/Widower Support Groups
Widows
Online Connection Services
Printed/Printable Materials
Directory/Resource List Publication

Classes and Events - HealthPartners - Hutchinson Health Hospital

Provide a variety of events and classes for education and support. Classes may include: - Advance Care Planning - Pre-Diabetes classes - Pregnancy and infant loss support group

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Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Disease/Disability Information
Diabetes
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Grief Support Groups - West Suburban Coalition for Grief Support

Weekly support groups facilitated by volunteers trained in group process. Activities are intended to complement and not replace professional care. The program offers a learning and growing experience by bringing together adults who have had losses and are in the grieving process. Typical sessions will include speakers or videos followed by small groups formed with attention to the specific kind of losses experienced by those who attend. Meetings occur every Thursday from 4 pm - 6 pm with the following layout: - 4 pm - 4:30 pm: Registration and refreshments - 4:30 pm - 5 pm: Speaker - 5 pm - 6 pm: Breakout sessions

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Youth and Young Adult Grief Support - Brighter Days Family Grief Center

Youth Support: Provides a free quarterly grief support series and two free annual bereavement camps, Camp Erin-Twin Cities and Camp Journey for youth and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Offers virtual and in-person grief support groups, access to free short-term grief counseling, and family-friendly events that provide a connection to others who have experienced a similar loss. Also provides free support and services for children who are anticipating the death of a parent, sibling, or close family member. Young Adult Support: Provides opportunities to connect with others in the 18 - 26 year old age group through weekend retreats, social events, monthly support groups, grief counseling, and young adult grief support groups.

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Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Special Interest Camps
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Bereaved Child Support Groups

Emergency Animal Services - Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota

- Avian and exotic medicine - Cardiology at Oakdale site only - Dentistry and oral surgery - Dermatology - Emergency services for animals including surgery - Imaging including CT scan, high field MRI, ultrasound, and x-ray - Internal medicine - Neurology - Oncology - Pet loss support group - Physical rehabilitation

What's Here

Sick Animal Care
Pet Loss Support Groups
Emergency Veterinary Services

Support Groups - Allina Health - United Hospital

Various support groups. Call for current list and times. Groups include: - Brain tumor support group - Caregivers support group - Lung cancer group - New Parent Connection - Parkinson's Disease support group - Pregnancy and infant loss support - Reach to Recovery for women recovering from breast surgery - Stroke support group - Way to Wellness for depression and anxiety

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Breast Cancer
New Parents
Mastectomy Patients
Parkinson's Disease
Individuals/Families Affected by Perinatal Loss
Lung Cancer
Brain Tumors
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Stroke
Depression

Adoption and Surrender Animal Services - Animal Humane Society

- Adoption and pet placement - Pet and stay animal surrender - Lost animal assistance - Pet behavior helpline - Euthanasia and cremation services - Volunteer programs

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Cruelty to Animals Investigation
Animal Lost and Found
Pet Assisted Therapy
Animal Shelters
Pet Loss Support Groups
Pet Acquisition Assistance
Animal Adoption

Retreat Center - Faith's Lodge

Retreat center for families and couples who are grieving from the loss of a child or have a child with a medically complex condition. Provides a peaceful environment to refresh the mind and spirit, to reflect on the past, renew strength for the present, build hope for the future, and connect with other families dealing with similar situations.

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Families/Friends of People With Chronic Illnesses
Retreat Centers
Bereaved Parents
Bereaved Parent Support Groups

Grief Support Groups - Downtown Minneapolis Coalition for Grief Support

Provides the following support group services: - Information on grieving - Literature and other resources on grieving - Understanding the grief process - Weekly speaker followed by small group discussions with trained facilitators

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

Grief Support Group - Compassionate Friends - Willmar

Grief support group for parents and families who have experienced the loss of a child

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Bereaved Parent Support Groups

Support Groups - Hosanna Lutheran Church

Offers a variety of support groups. - Abuse Tuesdays: Provides a safe place for those recovering from an abusive relationship. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Cancer Support Group: For individuals with cancer or their loved ones. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Codependency: Encourages the development of healthy boundaries for individuals who experience an emotional or psychological reliance on someone else, possibly due to an illness or addiction. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Divorce Care: For individuals who are divorced, separated, or in the process of divorce. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Addictions and Abuse: Provides a safe place for individuals recovering from addictions related to gambling, drugs, alcohol, food, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Anxiety: Support for people struggling with anxiety. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - GriefShare: Offers support and encouragement for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provided at the Lakeville, Shakopee, and Northfield campuses. - Grief's Road to Emmaus: Provides care and support for those experiencing the loss of a child. Provided at all campuses. - Hispanic Spanish Life and Faith Group: Provides a supportive environment for people looking to make healthier choices in life and their faith journey. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Men's Purity group: Provides healthy steps toward freedom from pornography and sexual addictions. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - TreeHouse for Teens: Provides mentoring for youth ages 10 -18 to receive support, guidance, and practical skills in making better choices. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Victory Over the Struggles of Life: Provides a supportive and encouraging environment for people encountering depression, emotional stress, boundary issues, mental health, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

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Separation/Divorce Support Groups
Emotional Issues Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Codependents Support Groups
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Developmental Disabilities
Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Gambling Disorder Support Groups
Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Cancer
Condition Specific Mental Health Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Youth/Student Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
Physical Disabilities

Supportive Services - SAVE- Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Supportive services including: - Literature on suicide prevention and depressive illness - Support group information for survivors of suicide

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Support Group Clearinghouses
Suicide Attempt Survivors
Families/Friends of Suicides
Suicide Prevention Programs
Chronic/Severe Mental Illness
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Major Depression

Mental Health Support Groups - Quality Case Management - Austin

Groups for mental health, including: - Anger management and conflict resolution - DBT skills - Hope and loss - Illness, management and recovery - Relapse prevention

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General Mental Health Support Groups
Relapse Prevention Programs
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Anger Management
Conflict Resolution Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Self Help Group for Grieving - Compassionate Friends - New Ulm

Self-help group offering assistance to bereaved families who have experienced the death of a child. Through discussion and sharing, participants help themselves and each other work through grief and learn about the grieving process. Programs include: - Compassionate Friends Newsletter - Lending library of grief-related books and video library - Remembrance Tree at holiday time

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Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Newsletters

Support Groups - Red Wing Area Seniors

Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers: - 480 West Grant Street, Lake City, MN - 3:30 pm - 5 pm 2nd Monday of each month - RSVP: Vicky Heitman at (651)448-8333, [email protected] Caregiver Support Group (Faith in Action): - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 320 West Avenue - 1:30 pm - 3 pm 1st Tuesday of each month Dementia Caregivers Support Group: - Deer Crest Community Room, 470 Hewitt Boulevard, Red Wing, MN?????- 3:30 pm last Thursday of each month - Call (651)267-5441, email [email protected] Hospice Adult Grief Support Group: - First Lutheran Church, 1000 Peace Ridge, Lake City, MN - Available for either in-person or online via Zoom - 5:30 pm - 7 pm Mondays Parkinson's Support Group: - Parkinson's support group meets monthly - 3:15 pm 3rd Tuesday of each month - Questions or plan to attend, call (651)327-2255

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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Caregivers
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Older Adults

Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group - Northland Counseling Center - Hibbing

Offers a support group for those impacted by suicide, offering a space to share experiences, gain strength, and heal together after loss. In-person and Zoom options available.

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Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups

Beauty for Ashes - Family Values for Life

This program provides a safe place for women living on the Eastside of Saint Paul to recover from trauma, grief, and abuse in a support group setting. Group focuses on spirituality, personal growth, dismantling strongholds, health, and wellness that promotes healing.

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Women

Youth Services - Tubman

Provides violence prevention, intervention, support, outreach services, and leadership opportunities for youth in residential and community settings. Provides a variety of services to youth of all genders who have experienced relationship violence, sexual assault or exploitation, stalking, or homelessness. Programs include: Movement for Violence Prevention (MVP): Leadership development activities to assist youth-led community engagement, skill enhancement, peer connections, and tools for change to prevent youth violence. Inspiring Youth: A year-long, intensive, community-based program for youth ages 10 - 17 and their families who have been impacted by violence. Youth workers provide comprehensive and culturally responsive mentorship, support, and access to services, activities, and leadership opportunities. Youth Site-Based and Community-Based Housing: Transitional housing for youth and young adults who are victims of violence and exploitation, including sex trafficking. Safety planning and support are provided. Voices in Prevention (VIP): A 6-week violence prevention curriculum serving middle and high school students. Curriculum might also include support groups, one-on-one sessions, peer mediation, and service learning. Youth Safety Plans: Specialized safety plans for youth NorthStar Youth Outreach Center: A drop-in center for homeless youth offering advocacy, safety planning, and connections to additional community resources. The center also offers: - Assistance with housing - Assistance with career and education planning - Computer lab - Counseling - Creative art spaces - Food and snacks - Laundry access - Supplies and clothing

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Housing Search Assistance
Bereaved Child Support Groups
General Clothing Provision
Youth Violence Prevention
Dating Violence Prevention
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Laundry Facilities
Youth Centers
Homeless Drop In Centers

Counseling and Support - University of Minnesota Student Counseling Services

- Personal counseling - Academic learning skills counseling - Career counseling - Group programs for stress reduction, self-esteem, and academic achievement - Support groups for chronic conditions/pain, grief support for those who have lost parents or siblings, relationship skills, and thesis/dissertation focusing

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Student Counseling Services
Self Esteem Workshops
Vocational Assessment
Education Issues
Health Conditions
Academic Counseling
Career Counseling
Individual Counseling
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Stress Management
Grief and Loss Issues
Bereaved Child Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Support Services - Brighter Tomorrows, Inc.

? Educational Activities: Partners with experts in the field of pediatric cancer, support, education and outreach as well as other support groups to offer virtual educational, and question and answer sessions on living with a childhood cancer diagnosis Family Activities: Offers a variety of activities to families to provide a distraction from the daily life with cancer Family Care Kits: Provides newly diagnosed families with a soft-side cooler designed to transport medications that need to be kept cool as well as a gas gift card, Mayo parking pass, postage stamps, printer paper, snacks, a few toiletries and VISA gift card Monthly Family Gatherings: Families gather to share a meal together. After the meal, parents have time to talk and share with one another, while the patient and their siblings get to spend time together. Tomorrow's Chapter: In an effort to serve the needs of families grieving the loss of their child to childhood cancer, bereavement support is offered

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Bereaved Parent Support Groups
Parent to Parent Networking
Gas Money
Patient to Patient Networking
Families/Friends of Individuals With Health/Disabilities Related Issues Support Groups
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer
Disease/Disability Information
Families/Friends of People With Cancer

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