DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Amicus Groups offers support groups to people with criminal records to discuss challenges and build healthy positive lives. Caregiver support groups (https://www.voamnwi.org/caregiver-support-and-dementia-services) that are culturally specific for African Americans are offered monthly

DESCRIPTION: 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 (https://mhealthfairview.org/treatments/weight-loss-and-weight-loss-surgery-support-groups) * 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 (https://mhealthfairview.org/service/social-work-services-for-cancer) * 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

DESCRIPTION: 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

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Support groups include: * Caregivers support groups

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides caregiving support groups in-person and via Zoom. * West St. Paul the 2nd Wednesday at 1:00pm * Burnsville the 4th Wednesday at 1:00pm * Online Zoom the 4th Wednesday at 6:00pm * Rosemount the 3rd Thursday at 11:00am Memory Café meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 11:00am in Rosemount. * Call (800) 272-3900 and mention Early Stage Support Group

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Prince of Peace offers several support groups and all groups are led by trained facilitators with expertise in the area of support. Support groups offered: * Grief Support * Alcoholics Anonymous * Alanon * Caregiver support * Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender People (PFLAG) * Parkinson's Support * Persons with Dementia

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Parkinson's Disease support group * Memory Care support group * Memory Café (http://www.emeraldcrest.com/memory-care/events/memory-cafe/?eID=162) offered the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm - 4:45pm at the Hopkins Library - For more information, call (952) 233-9516 * Memory Café (https://www.emeraldcrest.com/memory-care/events/memory-cafe-2/?eID=235) offered the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:00pm - 5:30pm - For more information, call (952) 233-9516

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for people with vision loss. Support groups offer a place to connect with others experiencing vision loss and share ideas for living independently with vision loss.

DESCRIPTION: 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 (https://mhealthfairview.org/treatments/weight-loss-and-weight-loss-surgery-support-groups) * 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 (https://mhealthfairview.org/service/social-work-services-for-cancer) * 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

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers a support group for families and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with early or late onset Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION These support groups meet regularly: * Cancer support groups * Caregiver support group * Grief support for adults * Sibshops for sibling of children with chronic medical conditions * Transplant support group * Trauma survivors peer support group * Traumatic brain injury support group

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a SPARK! Art and Nature Memory Cafe the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00am - 11:00am at Silverwood Park. The program is mostly outdoors, weather permitting.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for women who have experienced domestic violence. The Caregiver Club offers an online support group for caregivers, along with resources and education. Clubs are facilitated in a professionally facilitated, safe, and confidential environment

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Calvary's Memory Cafe is held the second Tuesday of the month, September - May. - The Memory Cafe takes place from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. * Meets twice per month for activities and socialization * Held 1:30pm - 3:00pm on alternating Wednesday afternoons at the Golden Valley community room

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. Provides memory loss events: * Monday programs and socialization from 9:00am - 11:00am and 1:00pm - 2:30pm * Wednesday programs from 1:00pm - 2:30pm * Caregivers Memory care cafe for persons experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers from 1:00pm - 2:30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month * Young Onset Dementia Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30pm * Sing From Your Heart Chorus from 1:00pm - 3:00pm on Thursdays for those persons with memory loss and their caregivers

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Provides caregiver support groups at the VINE Adult Community Center * In Chat with Friends (formerly Memory Cafe,) people with memory loss and care partners are invited to join VINE staff in a comfortable setting to connect, socialize and build new support networks with peers * Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) mental health program

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides several support groups, see events calendar for details. Current or past groups include: * Stronger Together caregiver support group * Parkinson's support group * Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) support group (please contact Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for more information) * Grief support group

DESCRIPTION: Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION Caregivers are matched with others in similar situations so they can share experiences, tips, ideas, and provide socialization and support.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Meets at the Princeton Civic Center on the 1st Thursday of the month from 10:00am - 11:00am

DESCRIPTION: 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.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver support groups are offered for caregivers on the 1st Wednesday, 4th Thursday, and the 2nd Saturday of each month. * Respite is available for the Saturday group Memory Cafe for people with dementia or memory concerns and their caregivers to socialize and share experiences * Meets monthly and is free to attend * Registration is required by calling Becky at (952) 977-9363 or email: [email protected]

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver support groups meet regularly to build support, comfort, and share information about caregiving issues. * Provided In-person groups: - Meets 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka - Meets 10:00am - 12:00pm, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at First Lutheran Church, Columbia Heights - Meets 10:00am - 12:00pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at MaryAnn Young Center, Blaine * Call for information about virtual sessions Memory Café is a program for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer's and their care partners. * The program provides an engaging environment where people can laugh, learn and remain socially connected with others sharing the same experiences. More information about memory café locations (https://www.anokacountymn.gov/3430/Memory-Cafe) available online.

DESCRIPTION: A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Carondelet Village Memory Café provides an opportunity for people with dementia, families and caregivers to meet, ask questions of professionals and learn from the experiences of others. * An informal and social environment in which to learn new skills, undertake meaningful activities and listen to guest speakers. * Light refreshments are served. * The Memory Café has an open door policy for everyone. GracePointe Crossing provides a Memory Care Cafe at the Heritage Center on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10:00am - 11:30am. Provides online grief support groups.