Comprehensive Assistance For Family Caregivers / General Caregiver Support Services | United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Offers two separate programs: the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) which provide support and benefits for veterans and their family caregivers. PGCSS program provides peer support mentoring, skills training, coaching, telephone support, online programs, and referrals to available resources to caregivers of Veterans. PCAFC offers enhanced clinical support and services for caregivers of eligible Veterans who have a serious injury (or illness) and require in-person personal care services among other requirements.
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Physical Address
810 Vermont Ave. Nw, Washington, DC 20420
Hours
Service is provided as needed
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Must enroll for VA health benefits before using this service. Phone the VA Caregiver Support Line for more information on enrollment M-F: 8:00am-10:00pm; Sa: 8:00am-5:00pm.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Both programs serves designated family caregivers (and in some cases, non relative caregivers) of eligible Veterans who have incurred or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty. PCAFC is specifically for those with eligible service on or before May 7, 1975 or on or after September 11, 2001. Veteran must be in need of personal care services to perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological impairment or injury. Veteran must be enrolled for benefits with the VA. General requirements for VA health benefits: veterans 18 and older who are honorably discharged or general discharge under other than dishonorable conditions.
Service area
United States
Agency info
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Administers the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and their dependents, and the beneficiaries of veterans. Advocates for America's veterans and their families to ensure that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials.