Family caregiver support in District of Columbia
Crisis support, 24/7
For when something is happening right now. Our full Crisis Resources page lives at /crisis.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text. Not only for suicide: for any moment that feels too heavy to carry alone.
911 Emergency Services
For immediate physical danger or medical emergency.
Crisis Text Line
Support by text, 24/7, with trained counselors. Outside the US, crisistextline.org lists the number for your country.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support for anyone experiencing abuse, including caregivers being harmed by the person they care for.
Government & benefits navigation
Public programs and the people whose whole job is to point you toward local help.
Caregiver Programs
DC's Department of Aging and Community Living supports unpaid caregivers of seniors and adults with disabilities through training, assistance, and case management.
Eldercare Locator
Federal gateway that helps you find District of Columbia's Area Agencies on Aging: your local office for respite, support groups, home health, and transportation.
Adult Protective Services (via NAPSA)
If you suspect elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation, your state's APS can investigate. This directory routes to the right state agency.
DOJ Elder Fraud Hotline
Report scams targeting older adults: phone, email, mail, romance scams, Medicare fraud. Weekdays 10am to 6pm ET, in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Condition-specific organizations
Each of these is staffed by people who specialize in that condition.
Alzheimer's Association
Dementia care support, crisis assistance, and local referrals. Free, confidential, support in 200+ languages.
NAMI HelpLine
Mental health support for caregiver depression, anxiety, and burnout. Text NAMI to 62640 for the same support via text.
Parkinson's Foundation
American Cancer Society
American Stroke Association
ALS Association
National MS Society
Financial & legal
The systems are not designed to be easy to navigate. These are the right starting points.
Medicaid
District of Columbia Medicaid contacts: eligibility, long-term care coverage, and waiver programs vary by state.
BenefitsCheckUp
Free benefits screening from the National Council on Aging for programs District of Columbia residents may qualify for.
Medicare
Official help with Medicare questions: Parts A/B/C/D, enrollment, claims, what's covered.
SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)
Free, unbiased counseling on choosing Medicare plans in your state. Not affiliated with insurance companies.
NAELA (Find an elder-law attorney)
Directory for Medicaid planning, estate planning, power of attorney, and guardianship questions.
CaringInfo (Advance directives)
Free state-specific advance directive forms, with plain-language guidance for completing them.
Respite & practical support
Help that lets you breathe. None of this is luxury. It's how caregivers don't burn out.
ARCH Respite Locator
Find respite programs in District of Columbia: in-home aides, adult day programs, and short facility stays that give you a break.
Meals on Wheels America
Find local meal delivery for homebound older adults. Many programs include a daily wellness check.
Support networks & tools
People who pick up the phone, and a short list of tools other caregivers rely on.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver counseling, fact sheets, and online support groups. Staffed by people who understand this particular kind of hard.
Medisafe
Medication reminders and adherence tracking.
CaringBridge
Share health updates with extended family. Public or private journals.
Lotsa Helping Hands
Coordinate volunteer help: meal trains, rides, errands.
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