The Caring Place

The Caring Place offers the following professional service:

• Individual couple and group counseling
• Resource and referral Care ManagementCare Management
• Personal and health care services

Upcoming Program:

• "Music Through the Decades by Mike Chamberlin" on Thurs, Sept 23, 9:00 - 11:00am in the Social Hall, click here for more info.

Prior Programs:

• Home Improvement Services: Scottsdale Minor Emergency Program click here for more information.
• Social Security:  Jim Pavletich, Public Information Officer of the Phoenix AZ Social Security Office, presenter.
  • Click here for Powerpoint
  • Click here for Handout

The Caring Place is a faith-based partnership offering physical, social, emotional and spiritual support in a caring and healing environment to all seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregivers throughout the Northeast Valley. Our services are designed to promote well-being in a spirit-filled community, support independence and affirm the dignity of the individual. Initiated by St. Patrick and The Community of the Blessed Sacrament parishes and the Foundation for Senior Living (FSL).  If you are interested in serving on The Caring Place's Advisory Board, contact Dr. Honora Norton, Parish manager at 480-948-8370, X223.

For Counseling and Referral:

For Adult Day Health Care, Wellness and In-Home Services: call Sharon Praytor, MAX, LSW at: Care by Design at the Foundation for Senior Living, 602-285-0505 X173

For Recreational and Educational Programs: call Meg Morganfield at: OASIS at the Foundation for Senior Living, 480-994-1528 Scottsdale

To Volunteer, please refer to DUET Partners in Health & Aging for volunteer required training (2.5 hour session includes training, fingerprinting, background and reference check) and subsequent assignment to assist seniors living near our parish.  All parishioners wishing to volunteer with homebound adults or wishing to share their expertise must complete the training provided by DUET and be assigned by DUET.  Click here to learn more.  Here are volunteer services you may choose from:

• Grocery shopping “For” or “With” someone to grocery store, 1x per week

• Transportation escort someone to: i.e. medical appointment, church service - 1x per week

• Friendly visiting 1 visit per week for about 1 hour

• Friendly phoning 2 or 3 phone calls per week, 10 minute conversations

• Paperwork Assistance Sort mail, bill paying, insurance forms, etc. 1x per week/month

• Handyman Services Minor home repairs, completed in 1 or 2 visits

• Respite Assistance Break for caregiver; companion to homebound person; 1x week, no hands-on care

• Computer Assistance Teach homebound seniors basic email, internet skills; 1x week, 1 – 2 hours, 12 weeks

Our parish is hoping someday (long into the future) to partner with FSL to build an Adult Day Care Center on parish property (11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ  85254).  This project is dependent on availability of funding.