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  • Ìýthe National Alliance on Mental Illness,Ìýis the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
  • Ìýhas also peer specialists that can coach patients
  • ÌýEmotional Support Helpline:Ìý1-844-863-9314
    This program has information for people to connect with resources, talk, cope, relax

  • This is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to: Food, Housing, Transportation, Employment aid, Legal aid, Financial . . . and more

  • Explore gratitude, watch the movie, download gratitude journal and explore exercises to deepen gratitude.

Support for Lonely Depressed Older and Disabled Patients

  • The Institute on Aging’s 24-hour, toll-free, Friendship Line is designed to support people the age of 60 and older and adults living with disabilities. Their trained volunteers specialize in active listening and friendly conversation with depressed older adults.
  • Ìýand Palliative care support lineÌý1-888-564-3405
    • Support hotlines for loneliness, depression, and isolation for the elderly

Caregiver Support

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The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP), established in 2000, provides grants to States and Territories, based on their share of the population aged 70 and over, to fund a range of supports that assist family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible.
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  • Ìý- Are you a family caregiver in need of information or assistance? Are you interested in learning more about the programs and services that may be of assistance to you or your loved one? The Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community. Just one phone call or Website visit provides an instant connection to resources that enable older persons to live independently in their communities. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
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  • Ìý- Established in 2001 as a program ofÌýFamily Caregiver Alliance, the National Center on Caregiving (NCC) works to advance the development of high-quality, cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country. Uniting research, public policy and services, the NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues for policy makers, service providers, media, funders and family caregivers throughout the country.
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  • Ìý- Resources from the Caregiver Action Network, including a Peer Forum, a Story Sharing platform, the Family Caregiver Tool Box and more. CAN also provides support for rare disease caregivers atÌý
  • Office of Women’s Health -ÌýÌý - FDA Office of Women’s Health understands caring for someone can be rewarding, but challenging. FDA’s Tips for Caregivers website provides tools to help caregivers manage the care of their loved ones. The website provides tips for caregivers of older adults, young children, teens and people with special needs. The website also highlights 7 tips for all caregivers to know. ÌýFDA Office of Women’s Health also provides information on women and clinical trials.

  • Ìý- This is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to: Food, Housing, Transportation, Employment aid, Legal aid, Financial . . . and more

First Responder Support

  • , 24/7 support for first responders
    Website provides a multitude of support lines to different types of first responders.

Podcasts

    • This podcast series is aimed at "helping us to transcend our fear and anger so that we can be more engaged in the world in a way that develops love and compassion."
    • 10 percent happier is an invitation to Ìý“Journey with us and learn how to train your mind to be happier over time alongside the most qualified people on the planet—including the Dalai Lama.â€

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Last Updated
02/01/2023