Welcome to the Arizona Caregiver Coalition web site! Are you caring for a loved one who is either aging, a child or an adult dealing with a chronic condition, or living with a disability? The Arizona Caregiver Coalition was created to support you and your family (that includes everyone). This site was made just for you and so many others like you. You are not alone. We offer support and help finding access to information, assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful options for you and your loved one. Here are a couple of helpful links to get you started:
Telephone Support Group Announced for Family Caregivers WellMed Charitable Foundation announced the implementation of a new free Telephone Support Group (TSG) Program for family caregivers. The definition of a family caregiver is “Caregivers are the individuals who support persons with chronic conditions at home, often at great physical and emotional expense to themselves. ”
The goal of the program is to bring professional and peer support to caregivers, who typically are too busy to take time out to attend community based caregiver support groups.
Brought to you by: WellMed Charitable Foundation
Nationwide Telephone Caregiver Support Group Schedule
Daytime Schedule: When: Weekly, starting: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 – Wednesday, May 25, 2016 1pm – 2pm Eastern Standard Time 12pm – 1pm Central Standard Time 11am – 12pm Mountain Standard Time 10am – 11 am Pacific Standard Time
Evening Schedule: When: Weekly, starting: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 – Wednesday, July 27, 2016 7pm – 8pm Eastern Standard Time 6pm – 7pm Central Standard Time 5pm – 6pm Mountain Standard Time 4pm – 5pm Pacific Standard Time
You must register and reserve your spot: Call 1-866-390-6491 (toll-free) or Email: caregiverteleconnection@wellmed.net To participate in each session, the weekly facilitator will call you (toll-free).
to learn about resources and services available in Arizona!
Respite Vouchers now available for Maricopa, Pima, Yavapai, Coconino, Mohave, La Paz, Pinal, Gila and Yuma counties for family caregivers of all ages. Now accepting applications and re-certifications.
Call the statewide Caregiver Resource Line Toll-Free at 1-888-737-7494 and request a Respite Voucher application. Our respite vouchers are available for family caregivers who need help to take a short break from the duties associated with your caring for a loved one. This program is sponsored by the Arizona Caregiver Coalition and our collaborative partners, the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, and the Area Agencies on Aging.
to get more details on how the program works.
Why do we sponsor a Respite Voucher program? Family caregivers work tirelessly and selflessly to provide assistance to loved ones who are living with disabilities and chronic conditions and often to the detriment of their own health and emotional well-being. Respite Vouchers can be used by family caregivers to cover costs for in-home or community-based respite care services that you secure on your own, so you can relax and enjoy a short-term break from your duties as family caregiver.
The funding is based on a collaborative partnership between the Arizona Caregiver Coalition and Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Aging and Adult Services, Arizona Association of Area Agencies on Aging and through the support of other public/private partnerships. If you have any further questions call Toll Free 1-888-737-7494.
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