Caring for someone else is heavy, and it’s easy to put your own well-being last. The lines below are free, confidential, and answered by trained people. If you’re struggling, reaching out is a strength — please use them.
Free, confidential support for anyone in distress — 24/7. Call or text.
Call or text 988Text with a trained crisis counselor if talking feels like too much right now.
Text HOME to 741741Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use.
Call 1-800-662-4357Round-the-clock help for dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers — decisions, behaviors, and support.
Call 1-800-272-3900Support for those caring for a Veteran — resources, benefits, and a listening ear.
Call 1-855-260-3274A public service connecting you to local aging and caregiver services near you.
Call 1-800-677-1116Education, support groups, and practical tools for family caregivers.
Visit caregiver.org →A free family-caregiver help desk and community for everyday caregiving challenges.
Visit caregiveraction.org →POA Caregiver™ is an education company — not a crisis, medical, or mental-health service. The resources above are independent organizations we point to because they help; we don’t operate them and aren’t responsible for their services. Phone numbers can change — if one doesn’t connect, search the organization’s official website.