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catholics care - caring for the whole person
- support for caregivers
  
  Nourish for Caregivers is a ministry created specifically to offer support to the unique challenges of in-home caregivers. This Christ-centered program brings resources and support to family caregivers who carry both the blessing and burden of providing comfort and healing to people who are ill, suffering, and need special care. Caregivers can join local and/or national Zoom calls for support (En Español) and explore additional resources below.
- local & national support
  
  Current Schedule of Local Nourish Calls:
  1st & 3rd Tuesday (2pm)
  3rd Wednesday (7pm)
  4th Thursday (7pm)
  
  Local Nourish Calls in Spanish:
  1st & 3rd Viernes (7pm)
  
  National Nourish Calls:
  Tuesday (8am) & Thursday (8am)

nourish groups & contacts

local/national Nourish calendar

August 2021

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Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
1 Month View August 1, 2021	2 Month View August 2, 2021	3 8:00 National Nourish Call (TUE) 2:00p Bi-Monthly Tuesday Afternoon Nourish for Caregivers Month View August 3, 2021 National Nourish Call (TUE) Tuesday, August 3, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More Bi-Monthly Tuesday Afternoon Nourish for Caregivers Tuesday, August 3, 2:00 PM Bi-monthly Nourish call for caregivers of family/friends. Participation details available through the link. Read More	4 Month View August 4, 2021	5 8:00 National Nourish Call (THU) Month View August 5, 2021 National Nourish Call (THU) Thursday, August 5, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More	6 7:00p Enriquecimiento Para Cuidadores (Nourish for Caregivers) Month View August 6, 2021 Enriquecimiento Para Cuidadores (Nourish for Caregivers) Friday, August 6, 7:00 PM Estamos aqui para ti durante esta pandemia del COVID19. Read More	7 11:00 Remembering the Faithful - First Saturday Mass Month View August 7, 2021 Remembering the Faithful - First Saturday Mass Saturday, August 7, 11:00 AM Online remembrance Mass of those in our faith community who have been laid to rest in Catholic Cemeteries over the past month. Visit cfcsoakland.org for more information. Read More
8 Month View August 8, 2021	9 Month View August 9, 2021	10 8:00 National Nourish Call (TUE) Month View August 10, 2021 National Nourish Call (TUE) Tuesday, August 10, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More	11 Month View August 11, 2021	12 8:00 National Nourish Call (THU) Month View August 12, 2021 National Nourish Call (THU) Thursday, August 12, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More	13 Month View August 13, 2021	14 Month View August 14, 2021
15 Month View August 15, 2021	16 Month View August 16, 2021	17 8:00 National Nourish Call (TUE) 2:00p Bi-Monthly Tuesday Afternoon Nourish for Caregivers Month View August 17, 2021 National Nourish Call (TUE) Tuesday, August 17, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More Bi-Monthly Tuesday Afternoon Nourish for Caregivers Tuesday, August 17, 2:00 PM Join our local bi-monthly (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) Nourish program. For more info or to register, follow the link. Read More	18 11:00 CFCS Event: Gather Them Home Month View August 18, 2021 CFCS Event: Gather Them Home Wednesday, August 18, 11:00 AM Join on August 18 for a Gather Them Home community memorial service for the cremated remains of loved ones. Details available through the link. Read More	19 8:00 National Nourish Call (THU) Month View August 19, 2021 National Nourish Call (THU) Thursday, August 19, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More	20 7:00p Enriquecimiento Para Cuidadores (Nourish for Caregivers) Month View August 20, 2021 Enriquecimiento Para Cuidadores (Nourish for Caregivers) Friday, August 20, 7:00 PM Estamos aqui para ti durante esta pandemia del COVID19. Read More	21 Month View August 21, 2021
22 Month View August 22, 2021	23 Month View August 23, 2021	24 8:00 National Nourish Call (TUE) Month View August 24, 2021 National Nourish Call (TUE) Tuesday, August 24, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More	25 Month View August 25, 2021	26 8:00 National Nourish Call (THU) 7:00p Thursday Nourish Call Month View August 26, 2021 National Nourish Call (THU) Thursday, August 26, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More Thursday Nourish Call Thursday, August 26, 7:00 PM Caregivers are invited to connect virtually and join a conversation for spiritual and emotional support. Read More	27 Month View August 27, 2021	28 Month View August 28, 2021
29 Month View August 29, 2021	30 Month View August 30, 2021	31 8:00 National Nourish Call (TUE) Month View August 31, 2021 National Nourish Call (TUE) Tuesday, August 31, 8:00 AM Encouragement, inspiration and understanding for caregivers. A place to bring questions and share your ideas. A space to receive spiritual nourishment. Advance registration required. Please follow link to learn more/register. Read More

contact a local support group
- Helene Billeci
  
  Bi-Monthly Tuesdays Nourish Call Leader
  
  925.681.8105
- Donna Bradshaw & Monica Saylor
  
  Monthly Wednesday Night Call
  
  925-932-0900
  donnabcfcsoakland.org
- Maureen Laubacher
  
  Monthly Thursday Nourish Call Leader
  
  703-283-0322
  maurlaubaol.com
- Biviane Ochoa
  
  Enriquecimiento Para Cuidadores
  
  650-278-6462
  ItsBivianegmail.com
- Mimi Street
  
  Coordinator, Office of Marriage & Family Life
  
  510-267-8392
  mstreettoakdiocese.org

caregiver mental health & wellbeing resources
- How is your stress level?
  
  From Nourish for Caregivers: "Your stress level may surprise you because it can seem "normal" to be feeling the way you do. Caregivers often underestimate exactly how much stress they are actually carrying. Do you think that might be the case for you too? There's no better way to know for sure than to spend a minute to find out for sure."
  
  Take this 1-minute quiz designed specifically for caregivers
- Podcasts & other media
  
  Saint Dymphna's Playbook
  
  Finding mental well-being as a Catholic with the help of community
  and the saints.
  
  Ave Explores: Our Mental Health Reboot
  
  Ave Maria Press Mental Health Books & Webinars
  
  Mindfulness in an Anxious World
  
  
  
  Catholic Medical Association Podcast: Doctor, Doctor
- decision making in family caregiving
Spiritual & Physical Health support/Professional Services
- Spiritual Health Support
  Discover ways to rejuvenate, strengthen and care for your spirit. Learn more about Catholic teaching and find testimonies about the ways Catholic faith have helped people during difficult times.
  
  Cope with Challenges
  
  Learn Church Teaching
  
  Find Spiritual Support
  
  Resources for caregivers
  
  Ministry to the Homebound
  
  Prayer Support
  
  SPRED
  
  Support to Divorced, Widowed, or Separated
  
  Visiting Ministers
  
  Visits to the Sick
- Physical Health Support
  Learn about conditions
  
  Find in-home care
  
  Find out-of-home care
  
  Palliative Care
  
  End of Life Care
- Legal Support
  Advocacy
  
  FAQ about Advanced Care Directives & POLST
  
  Life Legal Defense Foundation
  
  Life with Dignity Project
- Financial Support
  Government
  
  Veterans
  
  Private
- Afterlife Support
  Caring Ministry/Grief Ministry & Bereavement
  
  Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services

Take this 1-minute quiz designed specifically for caregivers