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Rhode Island VA Caregiver Support

Rhode Island caregivers of Veterans can access VA caregiver support through VA Providence caregiver support coordinators, including help finding VA caregiver assistance, matching with services and benefits, connecting with local resources and programs, and using national VA caregiver programs.

VA Providence caregiver support coordinators help Rhode Island caregivers get caregiver assistance available through VA, match with services and benefits, and connect with local resources and programs. VA Providence health services describe caregiver support, training, counseling, respite, progressive needs planning, and additional PCAFC-related supports when eligible. National PGCSS and PCAFC services are connected through local VA caregiver support teams and the VA Caregiver Support Line.

Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.

Eligibility

  • Care recipient must be a veteran
  • Relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, non relative

Services

VA Providence caregiver support coordinators help Rhode Island caregivers get caregiver assistance available through VA, match with services and benefits, and connect with local resources and programs. VA Providence health services describe caregiver support, training, counseling, respite, progressive needs planning, and additional PCAFC-related supports when eligible. National PGCSS and PCAFC services are connected through local VA caregiver support teams and the VA Caregiver Support Line.

How to apply

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.

  • va-caregiver (companion): Rhode Island VA caregiver support coordinators help caregivers access national VA caregiver support programs, including PCAFC.
  • va-gec-respite (companion): VA respite is a national caregiver support pathway available through VA Geriatrics and Extended Care.