Breaktime Club is a caregiver respite program that allows caregivers to drop off their loved ones with qualified, caring staff and volunteers. Breaktime Club includes fun activities such as arts and crafts, gentle exercise, live music, and a nutritious meal.

Breaktime Club at the Northland Shepherd’s Center meets on Tuesdays from 9:00-2:00 PM 

Breaktime Club Platte is located at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (5409 NW 72nd St., Kansas City, MO 64151) and is held twice monthly.

Caregiver Support

The Northland Shepherd’s Center provides a variety of resources and classes to caregivers and their loved ones. For more information, call Charli at 816-452-4536 or Ann at 816-468-0400 X330.

Caring Café meets the third Wednesday every other month from 1:00-2:30 PM and provides an educational and informational program to support caregivers in their caregiving journey.

The Caregiver-Directed Respite Program (CDRP) supports primary caregivers in finding their own respite care worker, as well as being responsible for hiring, firing, payroll taxes, and all aspects of being an employer. The caregiver will be reimbursed for up to 6 hours of weekly respite care if enrolled. Call (816) 452-4536 to see if you qualify.

Together We Care Caregiver Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:30 AM. at the Northland Shepherd’s Center (5601 NE Antioch Road, Suite 12, Gladstone, MO 64119). Call to RSVP.