Family Caregivers Center of Mercy
The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy is a place for caregivers of adults with chronic conditions to find resources and emotional support. Our trained volunteers and staff offer one-on-one meetings with caregivers to help identify needs, answer questions and share resources.
From there, we offer continued support through:
- Weekly men’s and women’s support groups
- Multi-week supportive learning and discussion groups
- Educational events and sessions
- Up-to-date resource lists and lending library
- Online community
Family Caregivers Centers are currently located in the DeWolf Innovation Center and in the 901 Medical Building in downtown Cedar Rapids.
Caregivers Center at Mercy — Coming Fall 2024
A third Caregivers Center to serve caregivers of patients in the hospital will be completed in Fall 2024 and will be located at Mercy Medical Center.
The Caregivers Center at Mercy is available as a resource for anyone helping care for a patient at Mercy. This can include partners, family members, friends or neighbors who have agreed to help. We know the role of a caregiver is invaluable in the healing and recovery of our patients. But, we also know it’s not easy.
That’s why we aim to offer the tools, guidance and emotional support you may need to provide excellent continuation of care.
The Caregivers Center at Mercy provides:
- One-on-one caregiver advocates to answer questions and provide support.
- Assistance with navigating the healthcare system.
- Café and coffee shop discounts.
- Access to wellness resources, including Mercy’s gym.
- Assistance with discharge planning.
- Continued support through the Stay in Touch program.
- And more!
Access programs and services today by contacting Erin Spooner at (319) 369-4749 or by emailing espooner@mercycare.org.
