VA Caregiver Support Program

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, support, and services. Find Your Local Caregiver Support Team located at every VA facility.

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Caregiver - Resources

To learn more about Caregiver support, access the following resource pages:

• Advance Care Planning

  Make sure your loved one’s voice is heard if they have a medical emergency in the future; early action prevents uncertain decisions about a loved one’s care

• Art Journaling

  Explore art journaling to relieve stress, decrease feelings of isolation, and more. Caregivers can access virtual workshops and a Creative Arts Workboo

• Bereavement

  Resources to support military spouses, family members, and caregivers who have lost a loved one

• Building Better Caregivers

  An online program for caregivers of veterans, with dementia, brain injury, PTSD, memory issues. Qualified participants access 6 self-paced lessons, guidance from staff, group support, and an alumni community

• Caregiver Connect (VA Video Connect)-(pdf)

  A video telehealth scheduling option that allows five guests (caregivers/family members) to attend care team meetings

• Caregiving with Children and Adolescents

  This guide this provides strategies for family understanding, self-care, and talking about veteran-related subjects with children/adolescents

• Caring for your Finances

  The Caregiver Support Program and the USAA Educational Foundation present this video series for caregivers about establishing a budget, building emergency funds, and creating an estate plan

• Community Resources

  Learn about programs designed to support veterans, caregivers, and families

• Disaster & Emergency Preparedness

  Arming caregivers with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies such as public health crises and natural disasters

• Live Whole Health

  Access multimedia resources on health and wellness topics such as mindfulness, food, and exercise

• Mental Health

  The US Department of Veterans Affairs is devoted to preventing suicide in veterans by offering resources on prevention, coping, and support, such as the Veteran Crisis Line. Here, you can also access mental health data and additional services for individual needs, as well as suggestions for supporting the veteran community

• NCP - Healthy Living

  Learn about the 10 things you and your family need to do for healthy living

• Palliative Care

  Veterans with life-threatening conditions can benefit tremendously from palliative care. Learn how to support your loved one’s quality of life through physical comfort and psychological/spiritual care. Find additional resources that support families and caregivers

• Peer Support Mentoring Program

  Network with other caregivers to learn about life skills, socializing opportunities, resources, and more

• Recipes and Downloadable Cookbooks - VA Whole Health

  Explore over 200 healthy recipes, as well as cooking videos from the VA Nutrition and Food Services Healthy Teaching Kitchen Program

• Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers Health (REACH)

  REACH offers caregiving coaching on problem solving, stress-management, positive thinking, and more. Learn about individual, group, and phone sessions

• Respite

  Respite care pays for short-term care when caregivers need time away for breaks, errands, travel, and other reasons. Learn how it works and how it could help your family

• Subscribe to Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Email Updates

  Subscribe to phone/email updates about Veteran centers, My HealtheVet, PTSD, Local medical centers, caregiver support, and geriatric care

Women Veterans Health Care

Women Veterans Health Care services include:

• General health care and wellness checks, including routine screenings

• Women-specific care for reproductive health (including birth control) and menopause

• Management of long-term conditions, like heart disease and diabetes

• Pain management and care related to musculoskeletal injuries

• Mental health services including medications, counseling, and referrals

• Treatment for conditions related to military sexual trauma

Women Veterans Health Care - Suicide Prevention

Women Veterans may experience challenges related to their military service, including readjustment issues, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), trouble sleeping, or physical injury. These unique challenges and experiences may increase the risk of suicide.

Recognize the warning signs of suicide. If you are worried about yourself, a friend, or loved one, VA has resources and treatment to help.

• Suicide Prevention