Working Together for Family Caregivers
The Metropolitan Caregiver Services Collaborative brings caregiver service providers in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area together to share knowledge, promote caregiver services, advocate and strengthen public policies for family caregivers.
Legacy Statement
Our community will recognize, value and sustain the work of family caregivers.
Join the collaborative!
The Metropolitan Caregiver Service Collaborative (MCSC) is a voluntary collaboration of nonprofits that are committed to supporting informal caregivers. Members come together every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) to share knowledge and resources. The collaborative’s events calendar includes upcoming events that can be shared with members’ networks and others. We encourage and welcome organizations serving family/friend caregivers across the lifespan.
Our membership currently consists primarily of organizations supporting caregivers of older adults, but we are seeking to expand our membership to include organizations supporting caregivers across the lifespan.
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.
- Being part of shared outreach and marketing activities.
- Working together to create a strong voice to advocate in support of caregivers.
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 information from MCSC with other networks/providers.
Current Members
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
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7 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join us to expand your thinking about your caregiving life. Through movement, voice, memories, and stories, caregivers will explore ways to express feelings associated with what it means to accept...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Memory Loss Focus This virtual caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Sara Roberts, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn...Learn more
SCS Memory Cafe
SCS Memory Cafe
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our...Learn more
5 events,
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join other caregivers for this 6 week course where you'll learn tips to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, better communicate feelings, and make tough decisions. Registration Fee: $15. Caregiver...Learn more
6 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
Education, planning, support for those living with dementia and someone important to them. Thursdays, September 12th – November 14th, 2024 (10 weeks) 10am – Noon at FamilyMeans Shaping Your...Learn more
6 events,
Kinship Support and Education Group-virtual
Kinship Support and Education Group-virtual
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers - those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. Join us when you can for mutual support, resources and ideas!...Learn more
6 events,
Kinship Support and Education Group
Kinship Support and Education Group
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers - those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. Join us when you can for mutual support, resources and ideas!...Learn more
5 events,
7 events,
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by...Learn more
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join us to expand your thinking about your caregiving life. Through movement, voice, memories, and stories, caregivers will explore ways to express feelings associated with what it means to accept...Learn more
8 events,
Memory Cafe: Cottage Grove
Memory Cafe: Cottage Grove
A 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,...Learn more
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join other caregivers for this 6 week course where you'll learn tips to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, better communicate feelings, and make tough decisions. Registration Fee: $15. Caregiver...Learn more
SCS Memory Cafe
SCS Memory Cafe
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our...Learn more
10 events,
Memory Café
Memory Café
Family Caregiver Connection’s Memory Café is a safe and welcoming program for individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Engaging environment where people with memory loss...Learn more
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
Family Caregiver Connection's Memory Café is a safe and welcoming program for individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Engaging environment where people with memory loss...Learn more
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
A welcoming space for caregivers to learn and reinforce positive self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understandingfrom others in similar situations. With professional staff facilitation,the groups explore...Learn more
9 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
Education, planning, support for those living with dementia and someone important to them. Thursdays, September 12th – November 14th, 2024 (10 weeks) 10am – Noon at FamilyMeans Shaping Your...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Krystal Wiebusch, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Lee Ann Eiden, MSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another...Learn more
6 events,
8 events,
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Join 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...Learn more
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Join Normandale Center for free caregiver education programming every month. A 90 minute education session begins at 9 am and a support group meets directly afterwards at 10:30 am. Come...Learn more
6 events,
8 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join us to expand your thinking about your caregiving life. Through movement, voice, memories, and stories, caregivers will explore ways to express feelings associated with what it means to accept...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by...Learn more
12 events,
Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Family 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...Learn more
Memory Cafe: Woodbury
Memory Cafe: Woodbury
A 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,...Learn more
Spirituality and Dementia: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Faith Community
Spirituality and Dementia: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Faith Community
See what is occurring in faith communities to support those living with dementia. After deep connections to spiritual homes, members with increasing memory loss often feel cut off. Panelists from...Learn more
7 events,
MCSC Monthly Member Meeting
MCSC Monthly Member Meeting
Bi-monthly member meeting to share program updates, connect with and learn about relevant community resources, and collaborate around advocacy efforts. Please become a member to receive meeting details and learn...Learn more
11 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
Memory Cafe: Lake Elmo
Memory Cafe: Lake Elmo
A 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,...Learn more
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
Education, planning, support for those living with dementia and someone important to them. Thursdays, September 12th – November 14th, 2024 (10 weeks) 10am – Noon at FamilyMeans Shaping Your...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Adele Mehta, LGSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by...Learn more
8 events,
Kinship Support and Education Group-virtual
Kinship Support and Education Group-virtual
Our Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers - those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. Join us when you can for mutual support, resources and ideas!...Learn more
7 events,
7 events,
8 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join us to expand your thinking about your caregiving life. Through movement, voice, memories, and stories, caregivers will explore ways to express feelings associated with what it means to accept...Learn more
8 events,
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join other caregivers for this 6 week course where you'll learn tips to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, better communicate feelings, and make tough decisions. Registration Fee: $15. Caregiver...Learn more
15 events,
Memory Café
Memory Café
Family Caregiver Connection’s Memory Café is a safe and welcoming program for individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Engaging environment where people with memory loss...Learn more
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
Family Caregiver Connection's Memory Café is a safe and welcoming program for individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Engaging environment where people with memory loss...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Krystal Wiebusch, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by...Learn more
12 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and...Learn more
SCS Memory Cafe
SCS Memory Cafe
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Lee Ann Eiden, MSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another...Learn more
8 events,
8 events,
8 events,
11 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join us to expand your thinking about your caregiving life. Through movement, voice, memories, and stories, caregivers will explore ways to express feelings associated with what it means to accept...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Memory Loss Focus This virtual caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Sara Roberts, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn...Learn more
SCS Memory Cafe
SCS Memory Cafe
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our...Learn more
11 events,
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join other caregivers for this 6 week course where you'll learn tips to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, better communicate feelings, and make tough decisions. Registration Fee: $15. Caregiver...Learn more
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
A welcoming space for caregivers to learn and reinforce positive self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understanding from others in similar situations. With professional staff facilitation, the...Learn more
Night Out
Night Out
Caregivers of older adults can take a break while their care recipient enjoys a fun night at FamilyMeans. Participants will enjoy various activities and will be supervised by staff and volunteers. Caregivers will...Learn more
8 events,
10 events,
Caregiver Virtual Support Group
Caregiver Virtual Support Group
Support groups are offered for caregivers of older adults to meet others in a similar situation, learn from each other and develop a mutual support system. These open groups are...Learn more
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Support groups are offered for caregivers to meet others in the same situation, learn from each other and develop a mutual support system. These open groups are free and all...Learn more
