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Description
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Provides support for caregivers in their role of helping Veterans. Offers training, mentoring, educational resources, and a variety of tools. Services include: - Caregiver Support Line. Licensed professionals available Mon-Fri, 12 hours a day. They listen, provide support, and connect to resources.
- Peer Support Mentoring: Opportunity for caregiver mentors and mentees to connect.
- Building Better Caregivers: Online workshop to build skills and confidence.
- Caring for Seriously Injured Post-9/11 Veterans: Approved caregiver services. Monthly stipend, travel expenses, health insurance, mental health services, and respite care.
- REACH VA: Mentoring for Caregivers of Veterans. Helps with stress or mood management and problem-solving. Serves Veterans diagnosed with: ALS, Dementia, MS, PTSD, or Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder.
- Tips and Tools: Website offers information on:
- Managing medications
- Talking with one's provider
- Caring for oneself
- Staying organized
- Moving around safely.
Find events on the VA Northern California health care website.
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