The Gathering- Linwood
Linwood Covenant Church 6565 Viking Blvd NE, Wyoming, MN, United StatesThe 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 receive care. The program provides family caregivers the opportunity to receive several hours of respite. Dedicated and trained volunteers, supervised by a social worker or...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School St. NW, Elk River, MN, United StatesThis 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 sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. Groups are open to caregivers...Learn more
Caregiver Support Group
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesA 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 groups explore issues such as: Balancing roles and responsibilities Maintaining personal balance Planning for legal needs Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses...Learn more
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, support and connect with others in your community. Lemonade and pastries hosted by Kowalski's. Sign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
This virtual 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 sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. Groups are open to...Learn more
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class
Mary Ann Young Center 9150 Central Ave NE, Blaine, MN, United StatesPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a class with six sessions designed to provide you with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Powerful Tools for Caregivers will help you: •Reduce stress •Improve self-confidence •Balance your life •Better communicate your feelings •Increase ability to make tough decisions •Learn to locate helpful resources Class is...Learn more
MCSC Monthly Member Meeting
VirtualBi-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 more about our collaborative!
Memory Cafe: Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo Inn 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue, Lake ElmoA 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, support and connect with others in your community. Coffee and pastries hosted by Lake Elmo Inn. Sign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, United StatesThis 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 sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. Groups are open to caregivers...Learn more
The Gathering- Zion
Zion Lutheran Church Anoka 1601 S 4th Ave, AnokaThe 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 receive care. The program provides family caregivers the opportunity to receive several hours of respite. Dedicated and trained volunteers, supervised by a social worker or...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Monticello Senior Center 505 Walnut Street, Suite 3, Monticello, MN, United StatesThis 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 sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. Groups are open to caregivers...Learn more
Certified PTC Leader Training
VirtualCaring for a family member or friend with a chronic condition can be physically, emotionally, and financially draining. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a highly effective, evidence-based, self-care education program for family caregivers that builds the skills caregivers need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. Classes are highly participatory and mutual...Learn more
