Veteran and Military Caregivers

If you are a family caregiver for a Veteran or active-duty servicemember, it's important to ensure that you and your family receive any needed supports and services. Explore programs that can provide or help coordinate behavioral health, rehabilitation, and family support services.

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Families of Military Personnel and Veterans

Programs for the parents, children or spouses of people who are on active duty with one of the branches of the armed forces, who have retired from the armed forces following a military career, or who have been honorably discharged as veterans of military service. Included are families of deceased veterans.

Counseling, Readjustment to Civilian Life

Alexandria Vet Center

6940 South Kings Highway, #204, Alexandria, VA 22310

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Main: (703) 360-8633
Fax: (703) 360-2935
Toll-Free: (877) 927-8387
Support for Military and Families, Blue Star Families of Richmond, VA

Blue Star Families

P O Box 70643, Richmond, VA 23255

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Main: (844) 202-7827
Former Spouses of Military, EX-POSE, Northern Virginia

EX-POSE (Ex-Partners of Servicemembers for Equality)

PO Box 11191, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Main: (703) 941-5844
Fax: (703) 212-6951
Family Support Center, Active-Duty & Retired Military & Families, Chesapeake

Fleet and Family Support Center Norfolk

4504 Relay Road, Building 374, Chesapeake, VA 23322

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Main: (757) 421-8770
Active-Duty & Retired Military & Families, Newport News

Fleet and Family Support Center Norfolk

2600 Washington Avenue, Suite 201, Newport News, VA 23607-2787

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Main: (757) 688-6289
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Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS)

The Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS) is operated statewide by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services to monitor and coordinate the delivery of behavioral health, rehabilitative, and supportive services. VVFS proudly serves veterans of any service era who are Virginia residents; members of the Virginia National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves not in active federal service; and family members of those veterans and service members. Core services include peer and family support, care coordination, couples workshops, and family retreats.

West Region Office

Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS)

101 North 14th Street 17th Floor, Dept of Veterans Services/Virginia Veteran and Family Support, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (540) 556-9112
Toll-Free: (877) 285-1299
North Region, Virginia Veteran & Family Support

Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS)

9990 Fairfax Blvd, Suite 120, Fairfax, VA 22030

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Main: (804) 229-8240
Toll-Free: (877) 285-1299
East Region, Hampton Roads

Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS)

101 North 14th Street, 17th Floor, Dept of Veterans Services/Virginia Veteran and Family Support, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (757) 224-5208 x2208
Toll-Free: (877) 285-1299
Central Region, Virginia Veteran & Family Support Program

Virginia Veteran & Family Support (VVFS)

101 N. 14th Street 17th Floor, Dept of Veterans Services/Virginia Veteran and Family Support, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 690-3217
Toll-Free: (877) 285-1299

Statewide and Nationwide

Families of Military Personnel and Veterans

Military Family Assistance

American Red Cross, Virginia Region

420 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219

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Main: (804) 780-2250
Former Spouses of Military

EX-POSE (Ex-Partners of Servicemembers for Equality)

PO Box 11191, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Main: (703) 941-5844
Fax: (703) 212-6951
The HH6 Closet

Healing Household 6

P O Box 1250, Richlands, NC 28574

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Life After Caregiving

Healing Household 6

P O Box 1250, Richlands, NC 28574

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Operation Housekeeping for Caregivers

Healing Household 6

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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

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

800 GSW Drive PO Box 647, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA 31709

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Main: (229) 928-1234
Fax: (229) 931-2663

Articles

Caregiver Community Connection (C3)

The Caregiver Community Connection (C3) is a web-based series designed to empower, equip, and engage America’s military and veteran caregivers.
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#VetResources Check-In videos provide resources for mental health, coping strategies

#VetResources Check-In video series offers resources, advice and information for Veterans and their families to support mental health, resiliency and coping strategies.
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2022 Caregiver Resource Directory for Military Families

The Military Caregiver Support directory provides information for caregivers of recovering service members.
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9 Steps to Respite Care for Military Caregivers

Military and Veteran Caregivers may face special challenges. It is important for you to be aware of a resource called respite care. Respite services can provide you with a much needed break away from your caregiving responsibilities.
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A new, easier-to-remember Veterans Crisis Line number

If you’re a Veteran having thoughts of suicide or concerned about one, reach 24/7 crisis support through the new Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) number: Dial 988, then Press 1.
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Can I Get Paid to Be a Caregiver for a Family Member?

There are programs to help alleviate the financial burden of family caregiving.
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Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Presentations

The VA Caregiver Support program offers Caregiver Support Line (CSL) Monthly Presentations
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Caregivers Support Line (CLS)

The VA's Caregiver Support Line assistance is just a quick phone call away.
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Caring for Yourself While Helping Support Your Service Member

Families and friends can provide critical support to make the military community reintegration experience as healthy and rewarding as possible.
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Dreams for Veterans

Dreams for Veterans acknowledges veterans and honors their service by fulfilling their final Dream, providing them, their families and caregivers inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life.
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Easterseals Resources for Veterans and Their Families

Easterseals offers a variety of services for Veterans and military families at many of their 67 Affiliates nationwide.
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Family Caregivers: Information on the Family and Medical Leave Act

When you need to take time off from work to care for a family member, the Family and Medical Leave Act is here to help.
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Financial Education for Military Caregivers

Learn about free financial education assistance for military caregivers.
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I'm Caring for a Veteran with Alzheimer's Disease or Related Dementias--What Do I Need to Know?

This fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reviews the physical and mental changes that are commonly occur with people diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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Military and Veteran Caregiver Journey Map

Explore the military and veteran Caregiver Experience Map.
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Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families

AARP, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Hidden Heroes, the VA, and others teamed up to produce the Military Caregiving Guide for veterans, service members and their families. This guide provides tips, tools and strategies for caregivers.
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Ohana Homefront Foundation: Virginia Counselor Search and Events

The Ohana Homefront Foundation is looking for licenses Counselors in every state.
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Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network

The Red Cross’s Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (Red Cross MVCN) assists caregivers of all ages, at all stages of caregiving.
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Respite Relief for Military & Veteran Caregivers

Respite relief is available nationwide for military and veteran caregivers.
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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving Partnerships to Support Military and Veteran Communities

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving is forming partnerships to expand services for military and veteran caregivers.
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Special Care Organizational Record (SCOR)

The Special Care Organizational Record (SCOR), from Military OneSource, is an organizing tool for families who have an adult family member with special health care needs.
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Supporting Family Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to recognize, celebrate and support America’s 53 million family caregivers.
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The Bob Woodruff Foundation aims to ensure Veterans have access to services, opportunities they need

Through the Got Your 6 Network, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) ensures that Veterans have access to the services and opportunities they need.
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The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

Find out if you may be eligible and how to apply for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).
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The Veterans Crisis Line is here for you

If you are facing some challenges, you are not alone and the Veterans Crisis Line is here to support you.
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Tool Box for a Family Caregiver of a Veteran

The Veterans Administration has created a Caregiver Tool Box to help caregivers find tools that work for your individual situation.
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Traumatic Brain Injury: A Focus on Family and Caregivers

This factsheet, created for family and caregivers of a Veteran or Servicemember with Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI), will provide resources and information to help you navigate unfamiliar circumstances and answer your questions.
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VA Family and Caregiver Resources

Veterans and their caregivers face unique challenges. Learn more about VA resources to help.
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VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers

Learn about the VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers.
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Veteran Advance Care Planning for Health Care

VA program helps Veterans, caregivers plan for future health care needs.
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Virginia Veteran and Family Support Program

The Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) program supports Virginia veterans and their family members.
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Zero to Three: free parenting resources

Free resources to help Veteran and military families raising children.
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Books & Guides

EVERYONE SERVES: A Handbook for Family & Friends of Service Members During Pre-Deployment, Deployment, and Reintegration

The EVERYONE SERVES handbook provides valuable information for the family and friends of service members during deployment separations.
LEAN ON US: Advice for Talking with Your Veteran and Your Family About Afghanistan

Explore LEAN ON US: Advice for Talking with Your Veteran and Your Family About Afghanistan for essential information on supporting veterans and their families.
Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Military Families

Operation Autism is a web-based resource specifically designed and created to support military families that have children with autism. The Life Journey Through Autism guide includes information about services, resources, and support available for military families.
Military Caregiving Guide: For Veterans, Service Members and Their Families

AARP, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Hidden Heroes, the VA, and others teamed up to produce the Military Caregiving Guide for veterans, service members and their families. This guide provides tips, tools and strategies for caregivers.
Supporting Military and Veteran Caregives in the Workplace: A Practical Guide for Employers

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has partnered with AARP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program to develop an employer toolkit: Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers in the Workplace.
The Caregiver's Guide to Veterans Benefits

The Caregiver's Guide to Veterans Benefits provides essential information on various benefits programs for veterans, their family caregivers, dependents, and survivors.
The Caregivers Companion: Caring for Mind, Body, & Spirit

The Caregivers Companion provides guidance for military caregivers as they journey toward happier, healthier lives.
Virginia Veterans Resource Guide

The Veterans Resource Guide provides a roadmap to veterans' benefits in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Videos

Fast-Forward: Explore your aging and look into your family's future...

If you could see your family’s future, would you change anything? Fast-Forward follows four families as they travel through time to meet their future selves.

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Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS)

Families of Military Personnel and Veterans

Operation Family Caregiver

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