5 Valuable Resources for Caregivers of Veterans
The following resources and services are all available to caregivers of veterans:
1. NAMI Caregiver Support
The National Alliance on Mental Health has a section for family members and caregivers of those who are suffering from mental health disorders. Caregivers of vets may find this information helpful, particularly if their loved one is dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The site also lets you search for local NAMI resources and provides a hotline for this in crisis, which is 800-950-NAMI.
2. National Military Family Association
NMFA acts as a voice and network for military families. It works with federal and state lawmakers in an effort to protect the interests of military families, but it also supports events and programs that benefit the family and children of veterans. Some types of programs the organization offers include scholarships, family retreats, and camps for kids. Interested family members can find out more at the NMFA website.
3. Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
This network is designed for caregivers of veterans. You can join the network to connect with others or find a mentor that can help guide you through seeking benefits, finding resources for your loved one, and dealing with the day-to-day tasks of a caregiver. The site also lets you search for local and online support groups.
4. VA Caregiver Support Line
The VA offers a special support line for caregivers of veterans. You can call this line if you’re struggling to find the right resources to help your veteran or if you simply need to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through. The phone number is (855) 260-3274, and caregivers can find more information at the VA’s site.
5. Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension
If a veteran and/or a surviving spouse need assisted living care, the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension program can help reduce the total cost to veterans and their families. A single veteran who qualifies for the program can receive up to $1,794 in benefit coverage per month. Eligibility requirements are that someone served for at least 90 active duty days, with at least one of those days beginning or ending during a period of war. A surviving spouse of a veteran who meets these requirements is also eligible.
The veteran must also meet medical qualifications for requiring assisted living. That means that the veteran or his or her spouse is unable to handle daily activities of living without assistance from another person. The veteran must also have less than $80,000 in assets to qualify for the program.
To apply, veterans and family must gather documents and complete the appropriate VA form. Documents and the form should be mailed to the correct regional office. The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension program provides a list of required documents, links to the VA forms, and a list of addresses on its site.
The following resources and services are all available to caregivers of veterans:
1. NAMI Caregiver Support
The National Alliance on Mental Health has a section for family members and caregivers of those who are suffering from mental health disorders. Caregivers of vets may find this information helpful, particularly if their loved one is dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or depression. The site also lets you search for local NAMI resources and provides a hotline for this in crisis, which is 800-950-NAMI.
2. National Military Family Association
NMFA acts as a voice and network for military families. It works with federal and state lawmakers in an effort to protect the interests of military families, but it also supports events and programs that benefit the family and children of veterans. Some types of programs the organization offers include scholarships, family retreats, and camps for kids. Interested family members can find out more at the NMFA website.
3. Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
This network is designed for caregivers of veterans. You can join the network to connect with others or find a mentor that can help guide you through seeking benefits, finding resources for your loved one, and dealing with the day-to-day tasks of a caregiver. The site also lets you search for local and online support groups.
4. VA Caregiver Support Line
The VA offers a special support line for caregivers of veterans. You can call this line if you’re struggling to find the right resources to help your veteran or if you simply need to talk to someone who understands what you’re going through. The phone number is (855) 260-3274, and caregivers can find more information at the VA’s site.
5. Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension
If a veteran and/or a surviving spouse need assisted living care, the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension program can help reduce the total cost to veterans and their families. A single veteran who qualifies for the program can receive up to $1,794 in benefit coverage per month. Eligibility requirements are that someone served for at least 90 active duty days, with at least one of those days beginning or ending during a period of war. A surviving spouse of a veteran who meets these requirements is also eligible.
The veteran must also meet medical qualifications for requiring assisted living. That means that the veteran or his or her spouse is unable to handle daily activities of living without assistance from another person. The veteran must also have less than $80,000 in assets to qualify for the program.
To apply, veterans and family must gather documents and complete the appropriate VA form. Documents and the form should be mailed to the correct regional office. The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension program provides a list of required documents, links to the VA forms, and a list of addresses on its site.
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