Organizations

This directory lists national organizations that serve family caregivers. Each entry includes what the organization does, who it helps, how to reach it, and which zones it addresses.

For caregivers unsure where to start, Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) is the recommended first call. For anyone in crisis, 988 and 741741 are available 24/7.

Directory

Organization	Phone	What they do	Zones
Eldercare Locator	800-677-1116	Connects caregivers to local Area Agencies on Aging	All
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline	988	24/7 crisis support (call or text)	P6
Crisis Text Line	Text 741741	24/7 text-based crisis support	P6
Alzheimer's Association	800-272-3900	24/7 helpline, education, support groups, research	P1, P6
Caregiver Action Network	--	Peer support, education, advocacy	P1, P4
Family Caregiver Alliance	800-445-8106	Information, education, services for family caregivers	P1, P4, P5
National Alliance for Caregiving	--	Research, advocacy, public awareness	All
NAMI	800-950-6264	Mental health education, support groups, crisis support	P6
ALS Association	800-782-4747	Patient/caregiver services, equipment loan, support groups	P1, P2, P3
American Cancer Society	800-227-2345	Cancer information, support programs, lodging, transportation	P1, P2, P4
ARCH National Respite Network	--	Respite care locator, state lifespan respite programs	P1
National Council on Aging	--	Benefits checkup tool, falls prevention, economic security	P2, P4
VA Caregiver Support	855-260-3274	VA caregiver programs (PCAFC, PGCSS), stipends, training	P1, P4

How this directory connects to GiveCare

Mira references these organizations when routing caregivers to help. During crisis routing, 988 and Crisis Text Line are included in every safety response. During normal conversation, Mira recommends organizations based on the caregiver's flagged zones and conditions.

The benefits discovery system surfaces specific programs offered by these organizations when a caregiver's assessment indicates eligibility.