Local Support Groups
Children's Grief Connection
Because children are so special, we are very proud to support Children’s Grief Connection, formerly known as Camp Amanda-Minnesota. Children’s Grief Connection is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with Minnesota’s funeral directors to provide grief programs for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone important to them. It is specially designed to provide the support and information children need, in a way they can understand. Founded and supported by members of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association the Children's Grief Connection provides all its services and programs FREE of charge. Their mission is to bring hope and healing to Minnesota's grieving children.
Camp Emily
Camp Emily is a camp for youth ages 7 to 18 that have experienced the death of someone they loved. Parents or guardians are asked to attend and participate. Dates: Saturday, October 2, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Place: Lakeland Hospice House, 394 Woodland Dr, Fergus Falls, MN. The camp is offered free of charge. To registrar call: Lakeland Hospice & Home Care at 218-998-1400 or toll free at 888-820-7885. Please registrar by October 1st. If you want more information go to LakelandHospiceHomeCare.org.
Camp G.K. Bear
Camp G.K. Bear is a progam designed for children, grades K-6, who have had a significant person in their life die. This person may include a parent, sibling, grandparent, friend, classmate, cousin or others. The camp is being offered on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at St. Mary's Church in Willmar, MN. There is no cost to attend the camp; however, each child needs to bring a lunch. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Pre-registration is required by Friday, October 30, 2009. Please contact the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris at 320-589-3220 or the Starbuck Funeral Home in Starbuck at 320-239-2343 for additional information.
Faith's Lodge-Wisconsin Retreat-A Place Where Hope Grows
Faith's Lodge...A place where those who are facing the serious illness or death of a child can retreat on the past, renew strength for the present and build hope for the future. To request an application call 715-866-8200.
Footprints - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Footprints Pregnancy & infant Loss Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Willmar, MN, from 7 to 8:00 PM. For more information, contact Janelle Hansen at 320-979-6632 or you can email to: footprintssg@yahoo.com. Sometimes family, frineds, even a spouse, just doesn't know what to say or do. Everyone grieves in their own way. We invite you to come and share your story, provide support to others, or just come and listen. You will find hope and understanding. Comfort from being with others that are on the same journey. There is no obligation and Footprints Support is free of charge.
Grief Share-Your Journey From Mourning to Joy
GriefShare Schedule ~~ Beginning Monday, September 26 2011 and running for 13 weeks - Meetings will be held beginning at 6:45 PM at the Morris Evangelical Free Church in Morris. You may start any time and may attend all or as many sessions as your schedule allows. If you have questions you can call Mary Kiser at 320-589-2614, Neil Leroux at 320-589-1788 or the church at 320-589-2808
Minnesota Hospice
Assisting families and individuals who are going through an end-of-life experience.
Stevens Community Medical Center - Bereavement Support Groups
400 E. 1st St. Morris, MN 56267 To Registrar call: Rhondi Kampmeier, Facilitator (320) 589-7641 Held in the New Conference Room on Main Level by Dialysis Dates: 2nd Monday of each month 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Lunch Provided |
