Caregiver Support Program

We offer support for anyone caring for a senior, and for grandparents raising their grandchildren. In addition to the support groups that meet once a month, we also have workshops and counseling to assist people dealing with this rewarding and difficult work.

How do I know when to ask for help?

• When you are feeling overwhelmed
• If you are showing signs of depression
• If you are missing work
• When you are feeling guilt or frustration
• If you are losing your temper when the person you take care of becomes difficult (i.e. violence, arguing, lack of sleep, repeating themselves over and over)

Call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

What Happens When I Call?

You will talk to our Elder Care Advisor who will take your information and assign you to a caregiver counselor from your area. Your caregiver counselor will then call you and set up an appointment and give you information on our support groups.

You are also invited to attend any of our Caregiver or Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support groups:

Sharing the Caring
Caregiver Support Groups
Ph. 309/277-0167 or 800/798-0988

Aledo Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month
1:30-3:00 p.m. (coffee & cookies provided)
At Mercer County Senior Center - 137 West Main St., Aledo, IL
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Geneseo Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the Month
12:30 – 2pm
At Hammond House – 215 W. Wells, Geneseo (Corner of Wells & College)
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Kewanee Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month
1:00-2:30 p.m. (coffee & cookies provided- lunch available)
At Kewanee Senior Center, 219 West 2nd St, Kewanee
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Macomb Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month
1:30 – 3 pm
At Macomb City Hall Community - 232 E. Jackson St., Macomb
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Moline/Intouch Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month
12 Noon-2:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
At Intouch Adult Day Center - 4011 Ave of the Cities, Suite 102, Moline, IL
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Moline/Sage Center “After-work” Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month
5:30-7:00 p.m. (coffee and light dessert provided)
At Alternatives for the Older Adult Moline office – 1803 7th St., Moline
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Moline Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month
6:30- 8 p.m.
At the Moline YMCA – 2040 53rd St, Moline, IL
Child Care available for $2. per child, scholarships available, children need to wear socks
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Ottawa Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 2nd Friday of the month
10 am – Noon (coffee available)
At Bridges Senior Center - 221 W. Etna Rd. Ottawa, Il. 61350
If the caregiver clients wish to stay for lunch served by VAC, 11:30-1:00, VAC requests a 24 hour notice (reservation).
To make lunch reservation call Bridges at (815)431-8034.
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Ottawa Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month
5 to 6 pm
Bridges Senior Center - 221 W. Etna Rd. Ottawa, Il. 61350
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Princeton Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00 to 2:30
At Liberty Village – 140 N. 6th Street, Princeton IL
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Scott County/CASI Caregiver Support Group
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided $3.)
At CASI - 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA
RSVP to Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988

Groups are not currently provided in Knox, Warren, and Henderson County.
If you are interested in individual counseling
please contact Ellen at 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988