Minneapolis and suburbs
Epiphany, Coon Rapids, Kathleen Howland, 763-862-4347
St. Timothy, Blaine, Shawn Phillips, 763-784-1329
St. Vincent De Paul, Brooklyn Park, Okey Anyanwu, 763-425-2210 x417
St. Michael, St. Michael, Deacon Greg Steele, 763-263-2450 or 612-219-9088
St. Wenceslaus, New Prague, Deacon Bob Wagner, 952-758-3225
St. Mary, Shakopee, Sr. Antonice, 952-445-1319
Catholic Charities, St. Cloud, Caritas Family Services, 320-529-0427

St. Paul and suburbs
Holy Spirit, St. Paul, Rich Greiner 651-698-3353 x247, sepdiv@holy-spirit.org
Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, Sacred Heart, St. Paul, (Spanish-speaking), Luz Marina Amaya, 651-770-0059
St. Rose of Lima, Roseville, Marie Winn, 651-357-1202
Guardian Angels, Lake Elmo, Deacon Terry Beer, 651-738-2223 x133
St. Thomas Becket, Eagan, Karen Maza, 651-683-9808, Sandy Williams, 651-454-2079 x2220
St. Joseph, Red Wing, Dar Reeck, 651-388-1133
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Hastings, Mary Ellen Kenney, 651-437-4254 x227

RAINBOWS
RAINBOWS is a support group for children, ages pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, whose families are dealing with divorce or the loss of a parent. For further information, call Mary Baatz at 952-469-4481

St. Richard, Richfield, Ann Mullerleile, 612-869-2426
St. John the Baptist, Savage, Bonnie Unzen, 952-890-9465
St. John Neumann, Eagan, Bonnie Serio, 651-454-2079 ext. 208
St. Anastasia, Hutchinson, Karla Cross, 320-587-2490
Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Ham Lake, Hope Rahn, 763-862-5836
All Saints, Lakeville, Celeste Rekieta, 952-322-3343

Sandcastles Program - www.sandcastlesprogram.com
This four-hour workshop helps children address feelings they have when their parents are going through a divorce or separation.  Children learn new skills that will help them express their feelings through drawing, writing and talking with peers. Some issues and concepts children examine include: understanding the reality of divorce, recognizing and working through painful feelings, communicating with parents and others and remembering that the child and the family are unique and special.

St. Michael, Prior Lake (ages 6 – 12), call Jean at 952-447-8525
Chrysalis, Minneapolis (ages 6 – 17), call 612-871-0118 option #1

Support Programs

Catholic Charities' Counseling Services
Individual, couple, family and group counseling services available to residents of the twelve county area of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, regardless of religious affiliation or ability to pay. Most insurance accepted or sliding fee based on income and family size. St Paul, Minneapolis and satellite locations. Counseling intake: 651-215-2209

Resource Center for Fathers & Families
Services include domestic violence groups, parent education classes, step parenting course, family law seminars, support groups, relationship classes, information and referral. 763-783-4938 or www.resourcesforfathers.org

Uncoupling Support Groups for Women: Chrysalis
Groups are offered in Minneapolis and St. Paul. $10 per meeting. 612-871-0118, option 1. www.chrysaliswomen.org

Men’s Divorce and Uncoupling Support Groups: The Men's Center
Locations available in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 612-822-5892, www.tcmc.org

Separated and Divorced Support Group: Caritas Family Services of St. Cloud
A separated/divorced support group for men and women of all faiths is offered Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings are ongoing. 320-529-0427

KIDS Support Group: Caritas Family Services of St. Cloud
For parents and children experiencing separation and divorce. Meetings held Mondays 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Sauk Rapids. Call 320-529-0427

Beginning Experience
A weekend program to help grieving single-again persons move from the darkness of their grief into the light of a new beginning and move into the future with renewed hope. www.beginningexperience.org
Central Minnesota: 888-565-0178
SW Minnesota: 507-929-0368
Rochester: 507-251-1435

Blended Families Support Group: Wooddale Church, Eden Prairie
Contact Lee and Dawn Anderson at 952-942-0762

Step-Family Support Group
A support group for one and/or both parents in a step-family. Group meets at St. Odilia Catholic Church, 3495 Victoria St., Shoreview.  Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. during the school year.  FFI: Murt Seltz at 651-484-7846

Step-Family Support Group: Minnesota Step-family Association
To find out the dates and time that this support group meets call Kari at 651-739-3350

Step-Parenting Course: Resource Center for Fathers and Families
This is a 10-session course, which covers how relationships work, the pitfalls and perils of step-parenting, the rules of engagement, conflict, and working together. 763-783-4938
 
The Shared Parenting Program: Chrysalis
A four-hour workshop for parents going through separation or divorce that focuses on how to effectively help children during this transition. 612-871-0118-option 1 or www.chrysaliswomen.org

Parents Forever
A series of six, 2-hour sessions. Learn how to make informed, child-focused decisions during a divorce, which will lead to healthy children and positive parent-child relationships. This class meets the Minnesota State Supreme Court mandate for divorcing couples. Pre-registration required. Call 651-748-7295

The Co-Parenting Program: Storefront Group
An educational seminar designed to help minimize the negative impact of divorce on children at a time when parents are naturally preoccupied with their own adjustments. This program is approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court as a certified divorce education curriculum. 612-861-1675 or online registration at www.storefront.org. Also call 612-798-8181 to get information about “Co-Parenting Plus,” a program for people who are struggling to develop or maintain a working parenting relationship for the sake of their children.

Co-Parenting Program: Caritas Family Services of St. Cloud
A one session (8 hour) program for separated/divorced. Pre-registration required. 320-650-1660

Employment Assistance and Non-Custodial Parents Services
For Ramsey County Residents. To determine eligibility, call JoAnn Gordon-Mays at 651-266-4931

Support Group for Latina Women
This group deals with various women's issues. It meets Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. at Neighborhood House, 179 E. Robie St. in St. Paul. 651-227-9291

Crisis Nurseries
Provides safe shelter for children on a shortterm basis when there are parental conflicts, sudden illness or housing problems.  Help is available throughout the metro area, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, free. 651-641-1300 Ramsey County; 763-591-0100 or 612-302-3500 Hennepin County

Women In Transition
Monthly small group workshops for women facing a life change. Topics include: Self assessment/job exploration, job search strategies and self esteem/support groups. 612-752-8444

Displaced Homemakers Program: Career Solutions
Provides services to assist displaced homemakers in starting new careers. Areas covered include identifying skills, sharpening interviewing ability, writing resumes and conducting a job search. 651-647-9961

Women Venture
Provides services and programs to help women and men achieve their business and career dreams. Areas include microenterprise development, career and work services, and financial literacy. Scholarships are available. 651-646-3808 or 866-646-3808 or www.womenventure.org

Mediation/Legal Services

Mediation Center In Affiliation with Hamline University
Mediation assists individuals to communicate and negotiate pre-/post-divorce issues such as custody, child support, spousal maintenance and property settlement. Sliding fee based on income with a one time administrative fee of $50. 651-523-2880

Dakota County Outreach Programs
Parents Fair Share: Assisting non-custodial parents who have difficulty paying child support
Child Support Orientation Seminar: Providing information parents need to know about how the Child Support Program can work for them. Held quarterly. 651-554-5909 or 651-554-5852

Divorce Information/Legal Assistance for Women: Chrysalis
Informational seminars and individual appointments and referrals with an attorney at various metropolitan locations, including Catholic Charities. 612-871-0118

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services for Low Income Persons
Free legal services assists with family problems including domestic abuse, some types of divorces, child custody cases and other matters. Interpreters available. 651-222-5863

L.E.A.D./Legal and Economic Aspects of Divorce
An educational seminar about the legal process and financial changes of divorce/separation. 612-861-1675 or online registration at www.storefront.org

Family Law Seminars: Resource Center for Fathers and Families
Hosted by a facilitator and conducted by a family law attorney who advises fathers and mothers about their concerns regarding divorce, paternity, custody, child support and related issues. Held at various sites in the Twin Cities, including Catholic Charities. 763-783-4938

Family Law Clinic: The Men’s Center
For men or women going through or anticipating divorce or dealing with other family law issues. Held every first Wednesday of the month for two hours. 612-822-5892 or www.tcmc.org

Relationship Programs

Marriage Preparation: A Pre-marriage Seminar For Second Marriages
This program assists couples in exploring factors that make a second marriage different from the first marriage. Topics include self knowledge, self disclosure, conflict resolution, intimacy, blended families and growth of spirituality. Groups limited to 15 couples. Couple participants must pre-register by calling Catholic Charities at 651-647-3126.
Location: Catholic Charities
1276 University Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55104
Dates: February 27 & 28, 2010
Cost: $135 per couple ($35 is non-refundable if you cancel)

Marriage Encounter
A weekend getaway that helps married couples rediscover themselves as individuals and as a couple. The format aids open and honest communication without group sharing, therapy or marriage counseling. 651-454-3238

Retrouvaille
A weekend experience for couples with a troubled marriage including separated and divorced couples who may want to reconcile.  651-464-5855, 800-470-2230 or www.retrouvaille.org

For information about retreats, counseling, educational programs and facilitator training, please call Adaire at 651-647-3126.

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