🗽 United States Caregiver Resources
Caregiver programs and services can vary from state to state. This page can help you find caregiver support, respite programs, aging services, and other practical resources available in different parts of the United States.
Start with your state or region, then contact the organization directly to learn what services are available where you live.
📍 Find Caregiver Help in Your State
Many caregiver services are provided through state and local programs. Depending on where you live, help may include caregiver education, support groups, respite care, transportation, benefits counseling, and connections to community services.
A good place to begin is your local Area Agency on Aging or your state's caregiver support program. These programs can help you find services available in your community.
🇺🇸 VA Caregiver Support Program
If the person you care for is a Veteran, the VA Caregiver Support Program offers caregiver education, coaching, peer support, referrals, and other services. Some eligible family caregivers may qualify for additional benefits through the VA's comprehensive caregiver program. The VA confirms that its general caregiver program serves caregivers of enrolled Veterans from any era, while its comprehensive program has additional eligibility requirements and may include benefits such as respite care, counseling, health coverage, and a monthly stipend.
🌻 Additional U.S. Caregiver Help
Sometimes the help you need doesn't fit neatly into one category. These additional resources can help connect you with local services, community programs, transportation, food assistance, housing support, and other practical help that may make caregiving a little easier.
211
211 connects people with local community services throughout much of the United States. Depending on where you live, 211 may help you find food assistance, housing support, transportation, utility assistance, health services, caregiver support, and other local programs.