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Grief Support Programs
Grief is a unique experience for each person. Because of this, the Hospice Bereavement Program offers several types of support services. All are offered free and are open to residents of the communities served by Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice.
- Grief and the Holidays
The holidays can be particularly difficult for a person who is grieving, especially the first ones following the death of a loved one. The 90-minute seminar helps participants identify ways to plan and prepare for the holiday season. Seminars are held annually in November in communities throughout the service area. - Camp Oz
This is a day-long grief camp for children and teens, ages 6 to 18, who have experienced the death of a loved one. The camp is a time to remember, share memories, have fun and connect with others who are grieving. - Understanding Children's Grief
This is an educational seminar for any concerned adult interested in understanding grieving children. This seminar is held in conjunction with Camp Oz. - Journey Through Grief Group
This eight-week grief group is open to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. These groups explore the grief process, and allow time for sharing feelings, stories and experiences. Groups are offered each spring, summer and fall in Mankato. - Teen Grief Group
This grief group is open to all junior and senior high school students who have experienced the loss of a loved one through death. Teens will have an opportunity to gather and share with others who have experienced a loss and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. This group is offered each fall in Mankato. Preregistration is necessary. - Memorial Services
Each spring, Hospice and Palliative Care sponsor a Celebration of Life memorial service honoring the lives of those whom we have served. All hospice families from the previous year are invited to attend. Each fall, we sponsor tree lighting memory services in Waseca and St. James. In addition, Hospice sponsors an annual memorial service recognizing the children from our area who have died. This service is held on National Children's Memorial Day, the second Sunday in December. - Individual and Family Grief Support
Our bereavement coordinator and trained bereavement volunteers are available for one-time or ongoing in-home support for grieving Hospice families and individuals. - Additional Grief Support
We have many grief support programs, groups and educational events that are held many times throughout the year. See our Classes & Events page for upcoming dates, times and locations.
Visit our Classes & Events page for specific dates and times of our grief support programs.
For more information about these programs and services, contact Hospice at 507-594-2618 or 800-327-3721, ext. 2618.
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