Statewide and Nationwide
Caregiver Support
Support groups, services, and programs that alleviate caregiver burden.
Caregiver Class and Support Group
Caregiving Support and Resources
Caring for You, Caring for Me (CFYCFM)
VA Caregiver Support Line
VA Caregiver Support Services
Peer-to-Peer Support For Spouses
Companion Services
Programs and/or services that provide general companionship, friendship, socialization and minimal assistance with daily activities.
Companion Services
Friendly Caller, Friendship Line
Grandparent and Kinship Care Supports
Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family. In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.
Kinship Navigators, Family First Virginia
In-Home Assistance
Programs that provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and/or community activities for older adults and people with disabilities, or others who need or want these services. Some of these services may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand running, grocery shopping, or transportation to appointments. The objective of in-home assistance is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Homemaker Services Referral
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Home Based Services, Adult Services Program
Operation Family Caregiver
Operation Family Caregiver is a voluntary four to six month evidenced based program for family members, partners, friends, battle buddies etc. who are caring for returning serving members or veterans living with TBI, PTSD, and/or physical disability.
Operation Family Caregiver
Personal Care
Programs that provide assistance in your home with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility support that is provided by paraprofessionals. Food preparation and housekeeping services may or may not be provided by personal care assistants.
Personal Care Referral
Find a Caregiver
Respite Care
Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.
Respite Care Support
Respite Care
Respite Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Hidden Heroes, Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers
Respite Camps
Respite Care for Veterans
Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs
Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to home-based caregivers for the cost of temporary respite care. Programs may have limitations and specific eligibility requirements.
Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program
Wellness and Alternative Health
Programs that promote a healthy state of well being including health education, exercise, diet, medical care and alternative therapies.