Grace Presbyterian Church’s Caregivers Support Group

Approximately seven years ago, Grace Presbyterian Church, as part of their Stephen Ministry and outreach program, decided that there was a need in the community.  It was help for caregivers. So, on the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM, Grace facilitates a caregiver’s support group of men and women who need information and support.  There are ground rules.  Since our Stephen Ministers do the facilitating, everything said in the meeting is confidential.  It allows the caregivers the ability to “let their hair down”.  This is a safe place to vent. Sometimes there are tears, sometime anger, sometimes questions to be answered.  The beauty of the group is that others, who have or are going through the same problems, can pass on what has helped them.  We give a list of helpful websites and legal information.  If it comes down to having to put a loved one in an assisted or memory care facility, we have information to help them make it. If we don’t have an answer to a question we try to find the answer.

We welcome the surrounding community, so if you need help, please join us.  No need to let us know, just show up.  You can reach out to if you have any questions.  You can call this number 256-520-0710 and leave a message.   Blessings to you all, Valerie McLaughlin, Congregational Care Team Lead and Stephen Ministry Leader.