# Grief Support Resources - Minnesota ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [Not specified] - **Services Provided:** 24/7 emotional support and guidance for those experiencing grief and loss. - **GriefShare:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefshare.org](https://www.griefshare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups, workshops, and resources for coping with grief. - **The Compassionate Friends:** - **Phone:** 1-877-969-0010 - **Website:** [https://www.compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) - **Description:** Support for families grieving the loss of a child. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 confidential text support for those in crisis. ## Statewide Grief Support Services - **Minnesota Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (MNHPC):** - **Phone:** 651-659-0423 - **Website:** [https://www.mnhpc.org](https://www.mnhpc.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services, educational resources, and support for individuals and families dealing with loss. - **Fairview Health Services – Grief Support:** - **Phone:** 612-273-4400 - **Website:** [https://www.fairview.org](https://www.fairview.org/) - **Services Provided:** Grief counseling, support groups, and resources for individuals and families coping with loss. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Minneapolis-St. Paul - **Park Nicollet Hospice and Grief Services:** - **Phone:** 952-993-6200 - **Website:** [https://www.parknicollet.com](https://www.parknicollet.com/) - **Office Location:** 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups for adults and children, loss-specific workshops, and individual counseling. - **Brighter Days Grief Center:** - **Phone:** 952-303-3873 - **Website:** [https://www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org](https://www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 15700 36th Ave N, Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55446 - **Specialized Services:** Support for families dealing with cancer loss, peer support programs, and wellness resources. ### Rochester - **Mayo Clinic Grief Support Services:** - **Phone:** 507-284-2511 - **Website:** [https://www.mayoclinic.org](https://www.mayoclinic.org/) - **Office Location:** 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905 - **Specialized Services:** Grief counseling, loss-specific support groups, and guidance for coping with complex grief. ## Online Resources - **Modern Loss:** - **Website:** [https://modernloss.com](https://modernloss.com/) - **Features:** Articles, community stories, and virtual grief support. - **What’s Your Grief:** - **Website:** [https://whatsyourgrief.com](https://whatsyourgrief.com/) - **Features:** Blog posts, podcasts, and online courses about coping with grief. ## Reporting and Immediate Help - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988):** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (or 988) - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For individuals in immediate emotional distress. ## Educational Resources - **Center for Grief Recovery and Therapeutic Services:** - **Website:** [https://griefcounselor.org](https://griefcounselor.org/) - **Description:** Online resources and workshops for understanding grief, navigating loss, and building resilience. ## Additional Support - **Children’s Grief Connection:** - **Phone:** 1-218-372-8430 - **Website:** [https://www.childrensgriefconnection.com](https://www.childrensgriefconnection.com/) - **Services Provided:** Grief camps and workshops for children, teens, and families coping with loss. --- _Updated as of December 13, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations through their provided contact details._