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A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Ongoing support groups may include: * Caregivers support group * Widow/Widower grief support group

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a support community to male caregivers. The group serves male caregivers through: * Emotional and social support * Informal one-on-one meetings * Group respite outings * Caregiver klatch (coed discussion) for those caregiving and those living with loss after caregiving * New caregivers group * Navigating the healthcare system

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION A longstanding support group with a social club angle that meets in a relaxed environment where brain injury individuals connect with each other, share food and drink, and to build friendships and a social community. Advice, support and comfort for people and their families, all are welcome. Care staff are also welcome to attend. The age range of individuals who attend this group is from 25 - 75. Provides a peer-led support group and social club is designed for high-function acquired brain injuries and traumatic brain injuries. Starting each meeting is the "roundtable member check-in" providing each individual attending, if they so choose, the time to share their last month's trials and tribulations, their ups and downs. There are occasional specific subjects of discussion or planned speakers, an occasional music jam session, and social chatter over beverages and snacks to share that are brought by the facilitator and members. On occasion there are planned activities including: art projects, viewing movies often related to brain injury, political action updates and activities around disability policy change or other topical activities of interest. Group members may also choose to attend the state capital on Tuesdays during the congressional session in coordination with the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance and Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides peer-to-peer support, information and referral for parents, families and friends of people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+). Meetings are held both in-person and online. In addition, online support forums are available for: * Parents * Friends and allies * Lesbian people and friends/families * Gay people and friends/families * Bisexual people and friends/families * Transgender people and friends/families * Questioning people and friends/families * Workplace allies and issues

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups are offered for survivors of domestic violence. * Provides a confidential environment in which survivors can explore, discuss, and understand the impact of the violence in their lives.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides an online caregiver support group Thursdays at 9:00pm Eastern Time with the goal of providing tips, tools, and support.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION A 12 Step program of recovery for adult children of dysfunctional or alcoholic families * Provides a current list of meeting locations for Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) groups in Minnesota and around the world

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides grief support: * Growing Through Loss 6 week series to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues * Walking Alone Together is for women who have lost their spouse, whether recently, long ago, or anytime in between

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Adult Community Center offers support groups: * Parkinson's support group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 3:30pm * Dementia Caregiver group meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00am

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver support groups: * Offer both education and sharing time * Assist in building a supportive network * Meet monthly for one hour A Memory Cafe is offered in the 2nd Floor Community Room of the Willmar Public Library, located at 410 4th St. SW, Willmar, MN 56201. The group meets from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Supports families after a child dies. Provides friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process. Support is available through: * Find local chapters * Live chat support

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Find Caregiver support groups

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION DayBreak Memory Cafe offers a Memory Cafe group to individuals with memory loss and their caregivers

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides several support groups: * Circle of Change * Domestic violence support groups * Children's support groups

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Twin Cities' North Suburban Grief Support Coalition sponsors the "Growing Through Loss" series twice yearly, providing an opportunity for individuals to obtain information and support for a variety of loss and grief issues. Includes support for: * Death of a loved one * Broken relationship * Divorce or separation * Pregnancy or infant loss * Job loss or change * Move to a new home or city * Loved one who needs support Six week series, each session is complete in itself. You can attend one session or all. Child care is available upon request one week ahead of time.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a monthly peer support group for LGBTQ persons who have developmental disabilities: * Provides a supportive space for education and interactive discussions regarding LGBTQ issues and topical discussions * Provides assistance with learning about and accessing LGBT events, resources, organizations and locations within the community * Provides advocacy and outreach through sharing stories, receiving education about key issues, learning about cultural and social opportunities

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Find Caregiver support groups

The Kinship Navigator Program assists families caring for children who are not their own, like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends, to help these individuals and families succeed. Navigators help families connect to local supports and services, including: * Getting assistance with everyday needs like housing, child care, food, health and transportation * Maintaining financial stability * Discovering emotional and community support networks MORE INFORMATION Offers support for kinship caregivers including: * Statewide Kinship Warmline for kinship caregivers at [email protected] or (877) 917-4640 (phone interpretation services available) * Caregiver resources for financial, social security, medical assistance, legal and other options * Monthly live webinars and other online learning opportunities on kinship resources, custody, foster care and more * A monthly Kinship Care Newsletter Also offers virtual and in-person support groups: * Parenting Across Generations virtual support group, 9:30am -10:45am, 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month * Kinship Support and Education Group in-person support group, 10:00am -11:45am, 1st Saturday of each month in Robbinsdale at Peace Lutheran church

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides monthly support groups such as: * Grief resources * Weight loss and weight loss surgery * Special services related to youth and pregnancy and newborn loss * Caregiver and care partner group for people caring for or supporting individuals with memory loss * Multiple Sclerosis (MS) support group * Cancer support groups * Specific health conditions * Health and wellness groups Masonic Children's Hospital provides family support services, including monthly sibling support groups. * Sibshops offers fun, therapeutic activities to brothers and sisters who are experiencing a variety of emotions * Monthly support group for siblings of patients with special health needs

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers many support groups at various hospital and clinic locations. Search the events website for support group listings. Topics available at some sites include: * Grief * Cancer * Stroke * Caregivers or family members * Weight loss * Brain tumor * Parkinson's

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Al-Anon Support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics * Alateen is for young members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Find Caregiver support groups

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION CaringBridge is a free online tool for sharing health updates. It is an easy way to communicate health news to family and friends—all in one place. The CaringBridge Planner offers relief and support. Easily ask your community to help with some of your tasks.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers a variety of education classes and health-related seminars for local residents Support groups are open to individuals, families, and caregivers: * Dementia * Diabetes * Heart disease * Lung disease * Parkinson's disease

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver support groups: * Offer both education and sharing time * Assist in building a supportive network * Meet monthly for one hour A Memory Cafe is offered in the 2nd Floor Community Room of the Willmar Public Library, located at 410 4th St. SW, Willmar, MN 56201. The group meets from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of each month.