Caregiver resources in Texas
National help lines that route to local Texasservices — Area Agencies on Aging, respite programs, and benefits — plus anything state-specific we've verified. For acute crises, our Crisis Resources page is the dedicated surface.
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
Text-only support, 24/7 with trained counselors. Outside the US, see crisistextline.org for your country's number (Canada 686868, UK 85258, Ireland 50808).
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.
Eldercare Locator
Federal gateway that helps you find Texas'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.
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
Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas — 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.
CareZone
Organize medications and appointments in one place.
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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