Statewide and Nationwide
Caregiver, Parkinson's Disease
An organization whose primary mission relates to Parkinson's Disease caregiver advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address caregiver specific needs. Many organizations provide limited caregiver support alongside programs aimed at patients, but are not caregiver focused organizations.
Caregiver, Parkinson's Disease
Caregiver Support
Support groups, services, and programs that alleviate caregiver burden.
Virginia Caregiver Coalition (VCC)
Caregiver Resource Center (online)
Online Family Caregiver Support, Dementia and Down Syndrome
Online Family Caregiver Support, Down Syndrome
Caregiver Services
Caregiver Support
Caregiver Class and Support Group
Caregiving Support and Resources
Caring for You, Caring for Me (CFYCFM)
VA Caregiver Support Services
Peer-to-Peer Support For Spouses
Companion Services
Programs and/or services that provide general companionship, friendship, socialization and minimal assistance with daily activities.
Companion Services
Friendly Caller, Friendship Line
Grandparent and Kinship Care Supports
Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family. In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.
Kinship Navigators, Family First Virginia
In-Home Assistance
Programs that provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and/or community activities for older adults and people with disabilities, or others who need or want these services. Some of these services may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand running, grocery shopping, or transportation to appointments. The objective of in-home assistance is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Home Based Services, Adult Services Program
Personal Care
Programs that provide assistance in your home with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility support that is provided by paraprofessionals. Food preparation and housekeeping services may or may not be provided by personal care assistants.
Personal Care Referral
Find a Caregiver
Respite Care
Temporary care provided in the home or at another location for someone needing assistance with daily living activities to allow a break for the usual care provider.
Respite Care Support
Respite Care
Respite Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Respite Camps
Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs
Respite Voucher or Scholarship Programs provide financial assistance to home-based caregivers for the cost of temporary respite care. Programs may have limitations and specific eligibility requirements.