Resources 

Brighter Days Grief Center of Minnesota

Free, short-term, grief support for youth, young adults, adults, and families

https://brighterdaysgriefcenter.org/resources/grief-counseling/

Grief Club of Minnesota

Free grief support for children, teens and their families.

https://griefclubmn.org/

Hospice Consultation

It is normal practice for hospice agencies to have a team of people (often called care consultants) who can meet with you and your loved ones to learn more about hospice. Prior to scheduling the consult, you can research the hospice agency in consideration by going to https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?guidedSearch=Hospice.

Light the Legacy

Minnesota healthcare directive forms, instructions, and free courses via zoom

https://www.lightthelegacy.org/ 

Metro Grief Coalitions

Numerous areas of the Twin Cities Metro have a grief coalition with free support

https://brighterdaysgriefcenter.org/resources/grief-coalitions/

Mental Health Support

If you are in search of a mental health therapist that will diagnose and implement a corresponding treatment plan that will be covered by your insurance, I recommend searching the following two therapist databases. The database allows you to enter you insurance as well as the clinical concern that has lead you to search out therapy.

https://meetmonarch.com/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care

Minnesota and national educational resources and services related to hospice, palliative care, and grief support.

https://www.mnhpc.org/

MN Funeral Planning

Lots of Minnesota based resources and hand outs for planning your funeral.

https://mnfuneralplanning.com/

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

Lots of great resources and information for both healthcare professionals and the community. Helpful articles related to hospice, palliative care, advanced care planning, and caregiving.

https://www.nhpco.org/

SAGE: Advocacy & Services of LGBTQ+ Elders

Advocacy and services for LGBTQIA+ elders and their caregivers.

https://www.sageusa.org/

SendOff

A Twin Cities based, all inclusive, funeral and support service that take the idea of celebration of life to a completely new level.

https://www.sendoff.co/