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Caregiver support & crisis resources

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.

In an emergency, call 911. If you or the person you care for is in crisis or thinking about self-harm, call or text 988 right now — 24/7, free, and confidential.

Crisis & mental-health lines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline24/7

Free, confidential support for anyone in distress — 24/7. Call or text.

Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line24/7

Text with a trained crisis counselor if talking feels like too much right now.

Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline24/7

Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use.

Call 1-800-662-4357

Support built for caregivers

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline24/7

Round-the-clock help for dementia and Alzheimer’s caregivers — decisions, behaviors, and support.

Call 1-800-272-3900
VA Caregiver Support LineMon–Fri

Support for those caring for a Veteran — resources, benefits, and a listening ear.

Call 1-855-260-3274
Eldercare LocatorMon–Fri

A public service connecting you to local aging and caregiver services near you.

Call 1-800-677-1116
Family Caregiver AllianceOnline

Education, support groups, and practical tools for family caregivers.

Visit caregiver.org
Caregiver Action NetworkOnline

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.