Caregiver support | veterans affairs

CARE WE PROVIDE AT VA PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting a VA Providence caregiver support Program. We can help with: * Getting

caregiver assistance available through VA * Matching you with services and benefits  * Connecting you with local resources and programs CONNECT WITH A SUPPORT COORDINATOR CAREGIVER SUPPORT

PROGRAM VA Providence Health Care PHONE: 401-273-7100 x13283 EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS * See all upcoming events for Caregivers on our events page VA RESPITE CARE For eligible Veterans, respite

care is a program that pays for care for a short time when a Veteran’s caregiver needs or wants a break from caregiving. It is provided on a short-term, pre-planned basis, not to exceed 30

days in a calendar year. The availability of each type of respite may vary due to each agency’s or program’s staffing and other factors. Respite Care - Geriatrics and Extended Care (va.gov)

VA CAREGIVER SUPPORT LINE The Caregiver Support Line is available if you need support outside of the Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts region, have questions about caregiver

support services nationwide, or just need someone to listen right now. PHONE: 855-260-3274 OTHER RESOURCES Different conditions and diagnoses require different care. The VA Caregiver Support

Program offers specific training, educational resources, and tools to help you succeed. The National Resource Directory highlights programs for service members and Veterans across the

Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, other U.S. Government agencies, and associated organizations.