Caregiver Support Program (CSP)
Additional Resources for Caregivers
Advanced Directives and Healthcare Planning - The process of identifying your values and wishes for future health care - for scenarios where you are unable to make decisions for yourself. VA Caregiver Video - Advanced Directives and Healthcare Planning
Caregiver Support Line (CSL) - is a free, nationwide phone service (1-855-260-3274) that provides caregivers of Veterans with information, emotional support, and connections to VA resources. CSL Handouts & Self-Care Topics
Grief & Loss – Everyone experiences loss. Support is available.
- Don’t Wait, Reach Out
- Bereavement counseling
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
- Disaster & Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers
- Ready.gov*
Home and Community Based Services (through VA’s Geriatrics and Extended Care)
Legal and Financial Services
- Caring for Your Finances - Videos Series – A series of videos developed in partnership between CSP and USAA Educational Foundation. Topics include budgeting, estate planning, and building an emergency fund.
- Legal & Financial Services - Video Series – Topics include estate planning, VA Home Loan Guarantee, understanding your credit report, and more.
Online Education Modules – A collection of training resources, developed in collaboration with CSP, VA’s Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care, and the University of Louisville.
Palliative Care (through VA's Geriatrics)
Safe Transfers: Tips and Video Series
Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Veterans – for Caregivers
Veterans Health Library - The Veterans Health Library (VHL) is a vital resource for caregivers of veterans, offering a wealth of information to support their loved ones.
All the links marked with asterisk ( * ) are External links. By clicking on these links, you will leave the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked website.
Disregard Developers notes below:
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∗The Program of General Caregiver Support Services(PGCSS)
