Building Better Caregivers
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Caring for a Veteran can sometimes feel isolating, as if you’re carrying the responsibility all on your own, but the good news is, you don’t have to go through it by yourself. Support is available to help lighten the load and connect you with others who understand what you’re experiencing Services (PGCSS).
Caregivers of Veterans who have signed up for Building Better Caregivers® have realized we’re here to help, and caregiving can be manageable and you can find time for yourself. Once you register, you can take full advantage of what other caregivers in the program already know –balance is possible.
Here’s a peak into Phyllis’s caregiver journey and how Building Better Caregivers helped her deal with her husbands’ new diagnosis. She felt alone and needed guidance. She knew he needed 100% of her effort, but she also knew she couldn’t sustain it. Watch Her Story and Register now.
You must meet criteria and be willing to participate in the Caregiver Support Program in either the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) or the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS).
How can you help?
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Crisis Help Call 988
800-523-3333
Text “MN’ to 751741
Calls in East Central Minnesota are routed to local mobile or local phone help.
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In a life threatening situation or medical emergency, call your doctor or 911.
Just need to talk?
Wellness in the Woods 5:pm – 9:am Daily 844-739-6369
Minnesota NAMI Warmline 4:pm – 8:pm Thur – Sun 888-334-7754
Mental Health Advocacy Minnesota Warmline 5:pm-10:pm Mon – Sat 877-404-3190