Better is Possible.
Classes/Groups/Events
FamilyMeans provides a variety of groups & classes to support individuals and families through life’s challenges. Click the class or group to learn more about how to register today!
Caregiving & Aging
Support Groups and Community Events
Caregiver Support Groups - Virtual and In-Person Options!
Memory Cafes - Woodbury, Lake Elmo, Hugo
Let's Do Coffee & Conversation for older LGBTQ+ Community Members - Second Wednesday of the month from 9:30am-11am.
Education & Workshops
January/February Oakdale Library Caregiving & Aging Education Sessions
January/February/March White Bear Lake Community Ed Caregviving & Aging Education Sessions
Mind Matters: Navigating Delerium Together - Thursday, February 19th, 2026. 1pm-2pm virtual via Webex
Finding Meaning & Hope: A Discussion Series for Family Caregivers - Mondays, Feburary 23 - April 27, 2026. Virtual, 3:30-5pm.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Wednesdays, March 4 - April 15, 2026. Virtual, 6pm-7:30pm.
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Dementia & MCI - Thursdays, March 12 - May 14, 2026 @ FamilyMeans. 10am-12pm.
Assistive Technology Support for Caregivers - Thursday, April 30th, 2026. 2pm-3pm @ FamilyMeans
Respite/Dementia Empowerment
New! Forest Lake Community Connection Group Respite - Tuesdays, 12pm-4pm @ Forest Lake YMCA
Community Connection: Stillwater - Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm @ FamilyMeans. 6 Week Session, Jan 7-Feb 11
Night Out Group Respite - View the flyer to see dates for December, January, and February. New persons welcome!
Volunteer Recruitment Events
Financial Solutions
Contact the Financial Solutions team at financialsolutions@familymeans.org to learn more about financial educational opportunities.
Counseling & Therapy
Contact us at 651-439-4840 to learn what support groups, group therapy, and educational classes are available at this time.
Center for Grief & Loss
Click HERE to learn more about Center for Grief & Loss classes/groups
Therapy groups to help people process through their grief and loss in a different way than they are able to in individual, couples, or family therapy.
The therapy groups at the Center are closed groups meaning the people who start the group are in the group through all sessions. Often therapy groups have a limited number of participants (5-8 people).
To learn more call 651-641-0177.
