Resources
Free online and Minnesota based resources for education and support
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.
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.
Honoring Choices
Minnesota healthcare directive forms, instructions, and free courses via zoom
https://www.honoringchoices.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://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.
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.
SAGE: Advocacy & Services of LGBTQ+ Elders
Advocacy and services for LGBTQIA+ elders and their caregivers.
SendOff
A Twin Cities based, all inclusive, funeral and support service that take the idea of celebration of life to a completely new level.