Hospice of the Red River Valley is committed to making ongoing educational and support opportunities available to our communities. Grief support classes are offered in-person and are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all classes.
A complete listing of available classes follows:
Journeying Through Grief
This class is designed for those who are recently bereaved. It is intended for adults 18 years and older who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. This class will help you better understand the grief process, explore methods of self-care and embrace and carry memories with you as you move forward.
This class is free and open to the public. It will be held in-person in Detroit Lakes, East Grand Forks, Fargo and Fergus Falls. Registration is required one day prior to the class date.
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
700 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Thursday, March 23, 2023, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Campbell Library
422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, Minn.
- Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hospice of the Red River Valley Fargo Office
1701 38th St S, Suite 101, Fargo, N.D. (use west door)
- Thursday, April 20, 2023, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fergus Falls Public Library – Jean Dahling Community Room
205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, Minn.
- Monday, April 24, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
6-Week Grief Support Group
This support group is for those who have had a significant loss through death. Since there is no time limit on grief, we put no time constraints on when your loss occurred. We will begin each week with a short educational session and then spend time telling and listening to stories from the group. We will meet six times – once weekly on Wednesdays from April 12th – May 17th.
Registration is required so that the group is consistent for the six weeks we meet. Each week’s discussion will build on the previous week. There is room for up to 12 people in the group so be sure to register early! This class is free and open to the public.
Detroit Lakes Public Library
1000 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Wednesdays, April 12 – May 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Perham Public Library
225 2nd Ave NE, Perham, Minn.
- Wednesdays, April 12 – May 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Remembrance Service
Gather with us as we remember and honor those who have died through a remembrance service. This is a peaceful time to reflect on the loss of someone special in your life. This is not a religious service, rather a time to celebrate, remember, and find fellowship and strength alongside others.
This remembrance service is free and open to the public. It will be held in-person in Bismarck, Detroit Lakes, East Grand Forks and Fargo. Registration is required by one day prior to the service date.
Hospice of the Red River Valley Bismarck Office
1400 43rd Ave NE, Suite 212, Bismarck, N.D.
- Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce
700 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
- Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Campbell Library
422 4th St NW, East Grand Forks, Minn.
- Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Hospice of the Red River Valley Fargo Office
1701 38th St S, Suite 101, Fargo, N.D. (use west door)
- Thursday, May 4, 2023, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Children’s Grief Retreat
Our hope is to provide a comfortable and inviting opportunity for children ages 8 to 14 who have lost a loved one to death. The retreat will allow the children to be in community with one another, to learn about the grief process and the importance of having health ways to cope. Children will engage in group activities, a special project, outdoor play and have lunch and a visit by a few special guests.
This class is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by Tuesday, June 6, 2023 as space is limited.
Red River Zoo
4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo, N.D.
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Registration
Registration is required for all classes. All classes listed are offered free of charge; however, donations are always welcome to help offset the costs involved. Register for classes below or call (800) 237-4629 and ask for the grief support department.
Hospice of the Red River Valley also offers a variety of support groups. It is our hope that these programs will equip attendees with a better understanding of grief and loss, as well as a place to find others who have shared a similar experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (800) 237-4629.
