Resource Library

• When: The second Sunday of every month, starting on Jan. 12, 2025
• Time: 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
• Where: St. Stephen’s Church, Davis Room
• Who: All caregivers are welcome, regardless of the age or condition of the person they care for.

Each meeting will provide a welcoming and confidential environment for caregivers to:

• Share their experiences and challenges.
• Offer support and encouragement to one another.
• Learn about helpful resources and coping strategies.
• Connect with others who understand the unique demands of caregiving.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact The Ven. Eileen O’Shea
208-514-9506
eoshea.07@gmail.com

North Idaho Center for Independent Living serves the following counties:

• Moscow (208-883-0523)
• Coeur d’Alene
• Hayden
• Bonners Ferry
• Sandpoint
• Post Falls (208-457-3891)
• Lewiston (208-746-9033)
• Orofino
• Grangeville
• Surrounding areas

Caregiver related services include:

• In-Home Support Services
• Support groups (Dementia, mental health, etc.)

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America aims to improve the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and their families. Their Idaho services include support groups, providing education, resources, and advocacy to families and entities that work with people with Huntington’s disease. They also have a local hotline, with a local social worker and their Southern Idaho Affiliate, Nicole Todd, LCSW. Here email is ntodd@hdsa.org.

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is a peer-support group for families, caregivers, love ones and/or the person living with mental illness. They follow the Mary Ellen Copeland model & a few other helpful learning tools that will enhance your mental wellbeing. They meet every Wednesday from 4:00 -5:00 p.m.. PST

Findhelpidaho.org connects Idahoans seeking help with resources in their local community. It’s free, confidential, easy to use, and provides up-to-date information in more than 100 languages.
Through community collaboration and support, findhelpidaho.org works to improve health and social outcomes throughout Idaho.

We recommend using this statewide resource database if you need a resource that is not caregiver-specific or in the ICA Resource Database.

Navigators can help you find resource using a statewide resource database. They can help find resources to address various concerns including employment, food, domestic violence, housing, mental health, transportation, medical care, and more. Navigators can help with rental and deposit assistance for families with children in the home who qualify. They have an online resource list: https://211-idaho.communityos.org/

A support group for caregivers of those with autism to gather for a moderated discussion and resource sharing that meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Attendees receive complimentary dinner and childcare services. Parent/Guardian(s) are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start time to provide the Childcare Specialists with essential information about your child to prepare for any possible issues. After the meeting, parents receive a report on their child’s care during the group session.
RSVP is necessary at least two days before each meeting to ensure we have adequate staff and make the necessary arrangements for dinner and childcare. However, we understand the challenges that may arise in planning and will try our best to accommodate late RSVPs. Our primary aim is to maintain a low staff-to-child ratio to provide adequate care.

This virtual support group meets twice a month, on 2nd and 4th Mondays, to help with tips, ideas and a listening ear to caregivers.  Contact Cherie Villeneuve at 509-332-0365 to get sign in information. All unpaid caregivers are welcome to attend.

OSFS Is a non-profit 501(C) 3, faith-based community service organization. OSFS offers the following services:

• Respite care: They have different options for respite. Call or visit them in Coeur d’ Alene to inquire about these services.
• Caregiver education: Powerful Tools for Caregiver classes and SAVY Caregiver training are available. Check their website or call for more information
• Support groups: Their Caregiver Support Group is currently meeting on the 2nd and the 4th Saturday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30. Call to reserve your spot!

Services that Senior Connection provides:

• Respite Services
• Homemaker Services
• Alzheimer’s Support Group
  • Dr. Carol Stephens, licensed psychologist who specializes in geriatrics leads and facilitates this group to provide education, therapy, and support to family caregivers. Dr. Stephens is certified to train by the Alzheimer’s Association. They have free respite care on-site so you can attend worry free. They also invite you to enjoy lunch on us! Please call for more information.
• Connection Club.
  • The Connection Club is our program for clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. It is held on site at the Senior Connection and includes structured activities and crafts, lunch, music therapy, and fitness. It occurs on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 am—3 pm. It is $80 per day and lunch is included. Call Mary @ 208-595-1898 for more information.