Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # St. John’s Community Care Caring Compassionately For Aging And Disabled People Since 1985 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://stjohnscc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://stjohnscc.org/blog/) - [Six-Week Course for Caregivers of Older Adults Begins August 5](https://stjohnscc.org/six-week-course-for-caregivers-of-older-adults-begins-august-5/) - St. John’s Community Care will host two Powerful Tools for Caregiverscourses beginning in August. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a national evidence-based program that provides caregivers with the tools they need to take care of themselves. The six-week course is free of charge for people living in the St. Louis area who are caring for - [Show Me St. Louis](https://stjohnscc.org/show-me-st-louis/) - We were honored to be featured on KSDK's Show Me St. Louis on June 23, 2025. The show featured St. John's Community Care as part of its United Way Takeover that included stories about four nonprofits and an interview with United Way CEO Michelle Tucker. - [Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Older Adults and How St. John’s Community Care Helps](https://stjohnscc.org/challenges-faced-by-lgbtq-older-adults-and-how-st-johns-community-care-helps/) - By Maya Ocasio, St. John’s Community Care Intern and SIUE Student Pride Month is both a celebration and a chance to build bridges. As an advocate for older adults, St. John’s Community Care is spreading the word about challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ people. More older adults who are LGBTQ+ have dementia compared to cisgender heterosexual - [Newsletter Winter 2023-24](https://stjohnscc.org/newsletter-summer-2024/) - See Our 2023-2024 Winter Newsletter Here - [Newsletter Spring 2024](https://stjohnscc.org/newsletter-spring-2024/) - See our Spring Newsletter Here - [Newsletter Summer 2024](https://stjohnscc.org/newsletter-summer-2024-2/) - See Our 2024 Summer Newsletter Here - [Newsletter Fall 2024](https://stjohnscc.org/newsletter-fall-2024/) - See Our 2024 Fall Newsletter Here - [Winter 25 Newsletter](https://stjohnscc.org/winter-25-newsletter/) - See Our 2025 Winter Newsletter Here - [Spring 25 Newsletter](https://stjohnscc.org/spring-25-newsletter/) - See Our 2025 Spring Newsletter Here - [TWO METRO EAST LEADERS JOIN THE ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY CARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS](https://stjohnscc.org/two-metro-east-leaders-join-the-st-johns-community-care-board-of-directors/) - New Officers Lead the Board St. John’s Community Care is pleased to announce two Metro East leaders have joined its Board of Directors: Kevin Weinacht of Glen Carbon and Melanie Davison of Collinsville. Weinacht is the president of Weinacht and Associates, and Davison is an administrator in the Hazelwood School District. Both are members ## Pages - [Home](https://stjohnscc.org/) - Adult Day Program The most affordable care option for older adults with early memory loss and other disabilities Read More Medical Equipment Loan Program St. John’s Community Care offers a free medical equipment loan program at the Collinsville location. Read More Caregiver Support 25 support groups and courses every month for caregivers Read More Compassionate - [About](https://stjohnscc.org/about/) - About St. John’s Community Care Mission The mission of St. John’s Community Care is to make a positive difference in the lives of people challenged by aging or disabilities. We accomplish this by providing dependable and compassionate support through direct care, advocacy, education, and outreach to individuals living in the Metro-East community. We live the - [Adult Day Program](https://stjohnscc.org/adult-day-program/) - Adult Day Program Adult Day Program Discover the Benefits of Our Adult Day Services Licensed through the Illinois Department on Aging, our non-residential Adult Day Program facility supports the health, nutritional, social, and daily living needs of adults in a professionally staffed group setting. Our program offers numerous benefits that enhance the quality of life for - [Contact](https://stjohnscc.org/contact/) - Contact Us​ Administrative Offices Collinsville Phone: 618-344-5008 Email: info@stjohnscc.org Fax: 618-344-4969 222 Goethe Avenue Collinsville, IL 62234 Edwardsville Phone: 618-656-7090 Email: info@stjohnscc.org Fax: 618-307-9224 1015 B Century Drive University Pointe II Center Edwardsville, IL 62025 Highland Phone: 618-975-6565 Email: info@stjohnscc.org Fax: 618-344-4969 2420 Poplar Street Highland, IL 62249 Kayla Abbott Executive Director, St. John’s Community - [Courses](https://stjohnscc.org/courses/) - Courses Powerful Tools for Caregivers Taking on the role of caregiver is not an easy task but given the right tools, you can manage the day-to-day challenges with an increased positive outlook. Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Tuesdays or Thursdays) is a research-based program that shows a caregiver how to take care of themselves while caring - [Memory Café](https://stjohnscc.org/memory-cafe/) - Memory Café Staying socially and mentally active is good for the brain! At St. John’s Community Care, we understand the challenges that come with caring for a loved one with memory loss, and we are committed to providing resources and support to help caregivers and their loved ones. Our Memory Café is a valuable resource - [Support Groups](https://stjohnscc.org/support-groups/) - Support Groups Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group The Alzheimer’s Support Group helps families know that they don’t have to go through this phase of life alone. At St. John’s Community Care, we understand the challenges that come with caring for a loved one with dementia or memory loss. That’s why we offer free support groups for - [Privacy Policy](https://stjohnscc.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy St. John’s Community Care takes the privacy of client information very seriously. All client information is stored either electronically or on hard copy papers. Organizational passwords on all St. John’s computers are required to be complex and set to expire every 90 days. All online databases used by SJCC are required to be - [Individual](https://stjohnscc.org/individual/) - Individual You are not alone if you feel stressed and overwhelmed by caring for a loved one with dementia or other disability. Our caregiver specialists will support you on your journey. Contact our Caregiver Information and Assistance Program to learn about resources and programs for people in your shoes. In addition to providing information, we - [Free Medical Equipment Loan Program](https://stjohnscc.org/medical-equipment-loan-program/) - Free Medical Equipment Loan Program St. John’s Community Care Free Medical Equipment Loan Program to Help Those in Need St. John’s Community Care is dedicated to providing quality care and support to those in need. Our free medical equipment loan program is available at our Collinsville location, and it is open to anyone who requires - [Stay Sharp Kits](https://stjohnscc.org/stay-sharp-kits/) - Stay Sharp Kits Call or contact the Edwardsville office to sign one out! Contact Us Discover the U.S.: This kit features a USA Map Jigsaw Puzzle, National Parks Postcards, and Conversation Cards. The first activity reinforces the connections between the brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The second two activities will spark - [Other Event](https://stjohnscc.org/other-event/) - Other Event Event Details ## Venues - [Verona Coffee Company](https://stjohnscc.org/venue/verona-coffee-company/) ## Organizers - [St. John's Community Care](https://stjohnscc.org/organizer/st-johns-community-care/) ## Series - [Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person](https://stjohnscc.org/series/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-in-person/) - [Powerful Tools for Caregivers In-Person Class Series](https://stjohnscc.org/series/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-in-person-class-series/) - [Powerful Tools for Caregivers Virtual Class Series via Zoom](https://stjohnscc.org/series/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-virtual-class-series-via-zoom/) - [Alzheimer's Support Group Thursday](https://stjohnscc.org/series/alzheimers-support-group-thursday/) - [Alzheimer's Support Group 3rd Monday](https://stjohnscc.org/series/alzheimers-support-group-3rd-monday/) - [Alzheimer's Support Group Monday](https://stjohnscc.org/series/alzheimers-support-group-monday/) - [Alzheimer's Support Group](https://stjohnscc.org/series/alzheimers-support-group-2/) - [Evening Zoom Group](https://stjohnscc.org/series/evening-zoom-group-copy/) - [Powerful Tools for Caregivers](https://stjohnscc.org/series/powerful-tools-for-caregivers-2/) - [Powerful Tools for Caregivers](https://stjohnscc.org/series/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/) - [Memory Cafe](https://stjohnscc.org/series/memory-cafe/) - [Memory Cafe at Main Street](https://stjohnscc.org/series/memory-cafe-at-main-street/) - [Caregiver Support Group](https://stjohnscc.org/series/caregiver-support-group-2/) - [Alzheimer's Support Group](https://stjohnscc.org/series/alzheimers-support-group/) - [Coffee Talk](https://stjohnscc.org/series/coffee-talk-2/) - [Coffee Talk](https://stjohnscc.org/series/coffee-talk/) ## Categories - [Newsletter](https://stjohnscc.org/category/newsletter/) - [News](https://stjohnscc.org/category/news/)