Caregiver Support Groups

Caregiver support groups, facilitated by our licensed Social Workers, offer 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 who live in (or are caring for someone who lives in) Carver, Hennepin, Scott, Sherburne, or Wright Counties and caring for an older adult or someone with a cognitive diagnosis. Caregivers may join any time.

There is no cost to attend, though individual donations are welcomed from those with means to contribute.

Please contact the facilitator to register; for virtual caregiver support groups a Zoom link will be provided.

CURRENT LOCATIONS

Bloomington – Lisa Engdahl, LSW
4th Thursday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

952-767-7890 or
l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

Chanhassen – Sara Roberts, LSW
1st Thursday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

612-868-6720 or
s.roberts@seniorcommunity.org

Eden Prairie – Danielle Schmidt, BSW
3rd Thursday each month
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

952-934-3370 or
d.schmidt@seniorcommunity.org

Edina – Krystal Wiebusch, LSW
1st Thursday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

952-679-0577 or
k.wiebusch@seniorcommunity.org

Elk River – Becky Allard, LSW
2nd Monday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Jordan – Lisa Engdahl, LSW
Coming soon!
Begins Wednesday, April 24th
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

952-767-7890 or
l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

Minnetonka – Adele Mehta, LGSW
2nd Thursday each month
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

952-767-7888 or
a.mehta@seniorcommunity.org

Monticello – Becky Allard, LSW
2nd Thursday each month
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Plymouth – Krystal Wiebusch, LSW
3rd Wednesday each month
10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Call 763-509-5200
or register online at www.plymouthmn.gov

Rogers – Becky Allard, LSW
1st Monday each month
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

St. Michael – Becky Allard, LSW
3rd Thursday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

Waconia – Sara Roberts, LSW
2nd Monday each month
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

612-868-6720 or
s.roberts@seniorcommunity.org

VIRTUAL (VIA ZOOM)

 Krystal Wiebusch, LSW
2nd Tuesday each month
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

952-679-0577 or
k.wiebusch@seniorcommunity.org

Sara Roberts, LSW
Memory Loss Focus
4th Monday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

612-868-6720 or
s.roberts@seniorcommunity.org

Questions? Please call 612-770-7005

These services are supported, in part, by Hennepin County, municipalities, Title III grants from Trellis & CMCOA, and a Live Well at Home Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Additional funding is provided by individual donors and client cost-share. Some services may also be covered by Elderly Waiver.

MEMORY CAFES

Minnetonka – Danielle Schmidt, BSW
For those in the
beginning stages of dementia
First Tuesday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

For those in the
middle stages of dementia
Third Tuesday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Learn more
Minnetonka Community Center
952-939-8393 minnetonkamn.gov/register

Prior Lake – Lisa Engdahl, LSW
Last Tuesday each month
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

952-767-7890 or
l.engdahl@seniorcommunity.org

Wright County – Becky Allard, LSW
3rd Wednesday each month
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

612-804-0968 or
b.allard@seniorcommunity.org

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