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www.islandseniors.org
We’re here to help! All services are free of charge. Donations gladly accepted to
help fund these programs.
Information & Assistance Oak Harbor Family Caregiver
Support
Senior Information & Assistance Oak Harbor Senior Center
(I&A) offers one-stop-shopping for Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. What is FCSP?
all aging and disability related re- 360-675-0311
sources. A program within Information
South Whidbey & Assistance, The Family Care-
I&A provides information and giver Support Program (FCSP)
eligibility screening for services and South Whidbey Center at Bayview provides support, services, and
programs that help maintain inde- Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. resources for unpaid family care-
pendence. 360-321-1600, ext. 2 givers in Island County.
In order to keep our services acces- Coupeville Family and friends have al-
sible, I&A Specialists are available ways been the primary source of
to assist at the following locations: The Hub at Coupeville United help to those with long-term care
Methodist Church needs. They are the backbone of
By phone, appointment, or walk-in: FirstWednesdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. this nation’s in-home care sys-
tem. Caregivers represent all
Camano Island Langley genders, ages, and ethnic groups.
They are wives, husbands, part-
The Camano Center Soups On! Meal Program ners, daughters, sons, neighbors
Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Island Church of Whidbey and friends.
360-387-6201 First Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
These caregivers deserve sup-
Free 6-week series port. If you or someone you know
is a family caregiver, please con-
Powerful Tools for Caregivers tact our office for more informa-
tion.
Tuesdays, January 31-March 7, the weekly classes, caregivers devel-
1-3 p.m., Free. op a wealth of self-care tools to: Eligibility
South Whidbey Center at Bayview.
Instructors: Caregiver Support • Reduce stress Caregivers must be individu-
Specialists, Beth Rahi and Chasity • Improve self-confidence als 18 and older who are actively
Smith. • Communicate effectively caring for a person age 18 and
To register, contact Beth Rahi at • Deal with challenging situations older who has a functional dis-
360-321-1620. Class size is limited • Set goals and problem-solve ability. Eligible caregivers must
and pre-registration is required. • Locate helpful resources be unpaid and providing care to
You’ll benefit from this class someone not receiving Medic-
Are you caring for a loved one? whether you are helping a parent, aid-funded care services such as
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an spouse, friend or someone who lives COPES.
educational series designed to provide at home, in a nursing home, or across
you with the tools you need to take the country. FCSP Hours and Location
care of yourself. South Whidbey Center at Bayview
Classes consist of six sessions held
Caring for someone with a chronic once a week. Interactive lessons, dis- Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-
condition can be physically and emo- cussions and brainstorming will help 4 p.m.
tionally draining. This highly effec- you take the tools you learn and put
tive, evidenced-based program for them into action. You’ll receive a All services are free of charge.
family caregivers builds the skills copy of The Caregiver Helpbook, Donations gladly accepted to
caregivers need to take better care of developed specifically for the class. help fund this program.
themselves as they care for others. A donation of $20 toward the book’s
Caregiver participants learn to mini- cost is suggested, but not required. If
mize the negative impacts of caregiv- you cannot pay, you may borrow a
ing in a six-week program emphasiz- book for the duration of the class.
ing self-care and empowerment. In
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