Working Together for Family Caregivers
The Metropolitan Caregiver Services Collaborative brings caregiver service providers in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area together to share knowledge and promote services that recognize, value and sustain family caregivers.
Explore our shared member calendar to see the robust offerings available to support caregivers. The collaborative’s events calendar includes upcoming events that can be shared with the broader community.
Join the collaborative!
The Metropolitan Caregiver Service Collaborative (MCSC) is a voluntary collaboration committed to supporting family and friend caregivers. Members come together every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) to share knowledge and resources. We encourage and welcome organizations serving family/friend caregivers across the lifespan though we are intentionally committed to uplifting the issues and needs related to being an older adult caregiver or caregiver of an older adult.
Member Benefits and Responsibilities
Benefits
- Being part of an effective multiple-point entry system available to family caregivers.
- Having access to information, education, and best practices to increase the quality of services offered to caregivers.
- Receiving bi-weekly email digest of events, resources and other opportunities related to caregiving.
Responsibilities
- The organization representative actively participates in MCSC member meetings throughout the calendar year.
- Share resources and information that may be of use to other members.
- Share caregiver opportunities from MCSC with other networks/providers.
Current Members
Upcoming Events
Below are member hosted events for family and friend caregivers. Please contact the respective organization to learn more.
Events
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Second Saturday for Caregivers
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Road, 2nd Floor, Edina, Minnesota, United StatesJoin Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness for their free Second Saturday program each month which includes a 90 minute education session beginning at 9:00 am and a support group ... Continue reading about Second Saturday for Caregivers
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The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
Coon Rapids United Methodist Church 10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon RapidsThe Gathering is a daytime, out-of-home group respite program for caregivers and care receivers. The Gathering is a safe, enjoyable place for seniors living with long-term illness to socialize and ... Continue reading about The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
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Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Zoom MN, United StatesFamily and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Groups are facilitated by Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, Caregiver Services Program ... Continue reading about Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
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Memory Cafe: Woodbury
R.H. Stafford Library 8595 Central Park Place, WoodburyA welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month. Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. Join us each month to share, ... Continue reading about Memory Cafe: Woodbury
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Hugo Memory Cafe
Blue Heron Grill 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd N, Hugo, MN, United StatesA welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together, socialize, and connect with each month. Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. Join us each ... Continue reading about Hugo Memory Cafe
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Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes 6070 Blanchard Blvd., Lino LakesCaring for someone with dementia can be a long and exhausting journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone. Join a Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group offered by Lyngblomsten Community ... Continue reading about Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
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The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
Coon Rapids United Methodist Church 10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon RapidsThe Gathering is a daytime, out-of-home group respite program for caregivers and care receivers. The Gathering is a safe, enjoyable place for seniors living with long-term illness to socialize and ... Continue reading about The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
$40 -
Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Zoom MN, United StatesFamily and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Groups are facilitated by Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, Caregiver Services Program ... Continue reading about Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
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Memory Cafe: Woodbury
R.H. Stafford Library 8595 Central Park Place, WoodburyA welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month. Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. Join us each month to share, ... Continue reading about Memory Cafe: Woodbury
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Second Saturday for Caregivers
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Road, 2nd Floor, Edina, Minnesota, United StatesJoin Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness for their free Second Saturday program each month which includes a 90 minute education session beginning at 9:00 am and a support group ... Continue reading about Second Saturday for Caregivers
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Hugo Memory Cafe
Blue Heron Grill 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd N, Hugo, MN, United StatesA welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together, socialize, and connect with each month. Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. Join us each ... Continue reading about Hugo Memory Cafe
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Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes 6070 Blanchard Blvd., Lino LakesCaring for someone with dementia can be a long and exhausting journey—but you don’t have to walk it alone. Join a Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group offered by Lyngblomsten Community ... Continue reading about Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
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