Grief Support Services
Our Bereavement Social Workers are knowledgeable about the grief process and are available to provide compassionate support and education to those who are grieving the death of a loved one.
Grief Support Services include:
- Individual and family visits
- Telephone visits
- Support groups
- Grief education
- Grief literature and resources
- Referrals as appropriate
Grief Support Groups
People who are grieving the death of a loved one share a common bond. Our support groups provide an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding where participants can help each other work through feelings and come to terms with the new experience of life without their loved one. Information that is shared is confidential. Our support groups are available for all who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. These groups are open to the public, and there is no charge to participate. They are offered throughout our service area.
Grief Support Group Schedule for Adults (updated October 2008)
BATTLE LAKE
Lakes Area Community Center
Date: Second Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 p.m.
ELBOW LAKE
Eleah Medical Center - meeting room
930 1st St. NE
Second Tuesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
FERGUS FALLS
Lakeland Hospice & Home Care Office – 120 South Union Avenue
Date: Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
Date: First and Third Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:15-6:15 pm
GRACEVILLE
Holy Trinity Hospital- Conference Room
3rd Monday for 4 months
Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15
Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch provided
PERHAM
Perham Memorial Hospital & Home – Lower Level Conf. Rm. #2
Please use North entrance of Nursing Home
Date: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
MORRIS
Stevens Community Medical Center – New Conference Room on
Main Level by Dialysis
Date: Second Monday of each month
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lunch provided
WHEATON
Wheaton Community Hospital
Hospital Conference Room
1st Thursday for 4 months
Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4
Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch provided
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS
FERGUS FALLS
Lakeland Hospice & Home Care Office – 120 South Union Avenue
Date: First Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
This support group is for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age. Newly bereaved parents as well as those who have been on the path of grief for some time are welcome.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & KIDS AGES 6-18
PERHAM
Perham Memorial Hospital & Home – Lower Level Conf. Rm. #2 & #3
Please use North entrance of Nursing Home
Date: Fourth Tuesday of the month (September - May)
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 Supper 6:00-7:00 p.m. Support Group
CAMP EMILY
A grief camp for parents and their children, ages 6 to 18, who have experienced the death of someone they loved.
All of our groups are confidential, free of charge, and open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one through death.