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
Results
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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Finding Meaning and Hope
Join a group of fellow family caregivers to learn how to regain hope and build resilience when dealingwith the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss, dementia, or other ... Continue reading about Finding Meaning and Hope
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Shaping Your Tommorow: Dementia & MCI
Family Means 1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater, Minnesota, United StatesEducation, planning, and support for those living with dementia and someone important to them.Pre-Screening Interview Required
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Dementia Education Series By Carolyn-A Four Part Series
Come learn with us from3 pm to 5 pm via ZoomThur., September 17 - Dementia: Your Role as (Faith CommunityNurse), Community, Family, FriendsWed., September 30 - How to work with ... Continue reading about Dementia Education Series By Carolyn-A Four Part Series
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First Friday Caregiver Support Group
Wilder Center 451 Lexington Parkway, St Paul, Minnesota, United StatesJoin us for coffee, treats, and conversations with fellow caregivers for an opportunity to connect and share experiences about caring for someone with a chronic health condition.
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Finding Meaning and Hope
Join a group of fellow family caregivers to learn how to regain hope and build resilience when dealingwith the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss, dementia, or other ... Continue reading about Finding Meaning and Hope
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Spirituality & Dementia
Faith Community Nurse Network and Lyngblomsten Community Services collaborated to bring you this session where attendees will learn from experts in spiritualty and dementia regarding their work and research (theological ... Continue reading about Spirituality & Dementia
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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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Shaping Your Tommorow: Dementia & MCI
Family Means 1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater, Minnesota, United StatesEducation, planning, and support for those living with dementia and someone important to them.Pre-Screening Interview Required
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You Don’t Have to Navigate Dementia Alone
Ramsey County Library-Roseville 2180 N Hamline Ave, Roseville, Minnesota, United StatesRepresentatives from the MAAA Care Ecosystem, the GUIDE Program, and LyngblomstenCommunity Services will discuss programs and services that support people living withdementia and their family caregivers. Learn about care navigation, ... Continue reading about You Don’t Have to Navigate Dementia Alone
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Dementia Education Series By Carolyn-A Four Part Series
Come learn with us from3 pm to 5 pm via ZoomThur., September 17 - Dementia: Your Role as (Faith CommunityNurse), Community, Family, FriendsWed., September 30 - How to work with ... Continue reading about Dementia Education Series By Carolyn-A Four Part Series
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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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