Minnesota Long-Term Resources

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Please also visit:

• Before the Birth
• During Birth
• After the Birth (immediate postpartum and long term healing)
• Farewell Celebrations to link into immediate funeral/burial/cremation information that is not based on location, as well as personalized farewell options such as crafts or special events, and support resources.

Groups:

• MEND
• The SBD Love Cupboards host various group gatherings, including Sewing Circles
• The SBD Professional Doulas host various group gatherings, including Birthing Healing retreats and workshops for stillbirthday parents

Organizations:

• IRIS Groups and additional services
• Minnesota SID Center
  Ms. Kathleen Fernbach
  Director
  Children’s Hospitals & Clinics
  2525 Chicago Avenue South
  Minneapolis, MN 55404
  Phone: 800-732-3812
  Fax: (612) 813-7344
  Email:kathleen.fernbach@childrensmn.org
  Website:www.childrenshc.org/sidcenter
• STOP-SIDS Minnesota
  Mrs. Trish LaVictoire
  President
  2873 Upper 138th Street
  Rosemont, MN 55068
  Phone: (651) 423-6297
  Fax: (651) 310-2106
  Email:tllavictoire@carlson.com
• Bittersweet
  Ms. Barb Schaack
  2308 Skyline Drive
  Bloomington, MN 55442
  Phone: (952) 854-1997
  Email:barbschaack@yahoo.com
• A Place to Remember
  Mr. Calvin DeRuyter
  1885 University Ave West, #110
  St Paul, MN 55104
  Phone: (651) 645-7045/ 800-631-0973
  Fax: (651) 645-4780
  Email:tn@aplacetoremember.com
  Website:www.aplacetoremember.com 
• GRACE Support Groups are facilitated by and made available for individuals and couples who have journeyed through infant and pregnancy loss, infertility and adoption.  Missing GRACE Foundation Local Support Groups:
  Website:www.MissingGRACE.org.com
• Rogers GRACE Support Group (Formerly the Maple Grove Group) Dates: The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month Meets from: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: NOW MEETING IN ROGERS! NEW LOCATION! 21370 John Milless Drive Rogers, MN Facilitators: Candy and Stephen McVicar *MGF provides childcare during the meetings. A free will donation towards the childcare fee is appreciated but not required.** Please email or call Candy at 763-497-0709 for details and let us know when you plan to attend one of our meetings and if you need the childcare.  In the support group we have topic led discussions on subjects including: differences in male/female grieving, relationships with friends and family through the grieving journey, coping with holidays/anniversary dates, health issues/concerns, subsequent pregnancy fears, and other related topics.On occasion the group will do an activity that is helpful for the grieving process. (Scrap booking, crafts, video, having a guest speaker, candle light memorial service, etc.)
• Coon Rapids GRACE Support Group dates: The first Monday of every month Meets from: 6:30 to 8:30pm Location: Faith Lutheran Church 11115 Hanson Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55443 (Room assignment varies, please check posted sign at the door) ***We ask that you call ahead if you plan to attend so we know to expect you and can plan accordingly. Candy McVicar 763-497-0709 Facilitators: Candy McVicar and Kara Foner, RN
  For more information about the Coon Rapids group contact: Mercy-Unity Hospital 763-757-4452 Or Missing GRACE Foundation Candy McVicar, Founder and Executive director, 763-497-0709.
• Bradshaw Grief Resource Center Support Groups
  Website:www.bradshawfuneral.com
  Several support groups offered through Bradshaw Grief Resource Center.

• The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation has an emphasis on therapist guided psychotherapy and a resource list to locate one near you.

Books, Websites and More:

Please be sure to visit the immediate emotional health resources that include crisis hotlines, websites, and books on bereavement.

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