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On February 1, 2011, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is opening a toll-free National Caregiver Support Line housed at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center campus in Canandaigua, New York. The support line will serve as a primary resource/referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans and others seeking caregiver information to help in the care of our Nation’s Veterans. Calls to The National Caregiver Support Line will be answered by VA employees who are licensed clinical social workers.
The Support Line will provide information on VA/ community caregiver support resources and “warm” referral to dedicated Caregiver Support Coordinators located in every VA Medical Center; emotional support for the caregiver will be an integral component of this service. The National Caregiver Support Line is also available to respond to inquiries about the caregiver benefits associated with Public Law 111-163, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010.
The National Caregiver Support Line will be open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
The National Caregiver Support Line Toll-Free
number is 1-855-260-3274.
Please also see VA’s updated caregiver
website:
www.caregiver.va.gov
If you have questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Deborah Amdur, Chief Consultant, Care Management and Social Work at 202-461-7063 or Heather Mahoney-Gleason, Caregiver Support Program Manager at 202-461-6072.
Past Events
and Transgender people of all ages.
North of Boston
For a flyer click here
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United for Elders
Expo 2010
Central Boston Elder Services
Friday, June 25, 2010
UMASS BOSTON
For more information call 617-277-7416
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Visit our "Support Groups" Page to find out about ongoing Caregiver Support Groups that cater to your area or interest.
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