Provides a six-week education program designed to foster learning, healing, and empowerment among parents and families of children and adolescents living with a mental illness. Participants learn about several mental illnesses and their impact on the brain, as well as information about treatments, evidence-based therapies, medications, and side effects.

Provides foster care, adoption and mentoring services to local children and teens in the child welfare system by recruiting, preparing, and supporting specialized families and supports. Also offer family and treatment foster care, step parent adoptions, foster/adoptive parent education classes, parent resource groups, pre/post adoption support services, mentoring, resources/referrals, and home studies. Diverse and inclusive. All Families-All Children Seal for LGBTQ+. COA Accredited.

Provides an education program on topics that may be useful to those who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health symptoms. Focus is to build the sense of available resources and to network with others. Topics may include advocating for child’s rights at school and in health care settings; preparation for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.);the importance of self care.

Offers a variety of services to caregivers. Services are designed to fill gaps in current community services. Included are reimbursement for limited and temporary respite, counseling, caregiver training to assist in the areas of health, nutrition, financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems related to care giving roles. Support groups, information about services available to unpaid caregivers, and individual training for caregivers in the home are also offered.

Offers community education programs at various locations, virtually, and by request.

Offers training programs on how to improve communication with and care for persons with memory loss.

Connects caregivers with either a Certified Family Peer Support Specialist or a volunteer who has lived experience caring for someone living with a mental, chronic or serious illness. Provides participants with training and resources to help them take care of themselves both physically and emotionally so they are better able to take care of someone else.

Offers approximately 35 workshops annually for professionals and paraprofessionals who serve older adults and individuals with a disability. Offers continuing education credits for social workers and nurses.

Provides technical assistance on: interpretation of preschool rules, identification assessment, developmentally appropriate practice integration, and transition activities prior to age three and into school age programs. Provides professional development training and updated resource information to professionals, parents, and caregivers on various early childhood topics and programs. Also assists the State Department of Early Childhood with the coordination of regional initiatives to ensure comprehensive services for children.

The Caregiver Support Program addresses the growing needs of informal caregivers providing care for loved ones at home. Services provided through this program include in-home caregiver training, one-on-one support by a case manager, information and caregiver referrals to community providers, legal services, and respite assistance. This program includes the following: Information + Referral Services provide information and referral to community based supports, including transportation, support groups, home health services, hospice, and health services. Planning Resources provide caregivers with resources and referrals for support regarding Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, and other legal questions. Medical Equipment Purchases to assist and compliment the care a caregiver provides. Medical equipment purchases are limited and determined by the program coordinator on a need basis. Purchases include but are not limited to linen savers, safety devices for doors and windows, and more. Project Lifesaver is a partnership with local law enforcement to provide search and rescue service, using radio technology to prevent or reduce the potential of harm to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Autism, traumatic brain injuries, or other cognitive impairments who have a tendency to wander. Respite Care provides relief for the caregiver by arranging for services such as personal care, homemaking, or adult day services. This short-term assistance supports the well-being of caregivers as they balance their lives and caregiving responsibilities. The Caregiver Support program offers in-home training that includes a variety of topics related to caregiving.

A telephone-based coaching and support program for persons with chronic health condition(s) and their family and friends who care for them. Services provided include assessment to help families identify the type of help they need, steps to help them address their concerns, education, and ongoing emotional support. Those who participate receive regular check ins with staff who provide follow up on plans and suggestions for actions to take to manage the situation.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program offers caregiver training.

Provides support groups, and educational workshops for those who are caring for a dependent person, usually an older relative. Topics include sensitivity to aging, stress management, communication skills, assisting with personal care, decision making, community resources, nutrition, dementia, legal & financial issues, and palliative care.

Provides support, education, and service linkage to help caregivers better understand their role. Helps caregivers understand when and how to access and utilize assistance (and the consequences of doing so). Goal is to provide stress reduction and the ability to understand and better care for their loved ones. Provides services such as reimbursement for limited and temporary respite care and information about services available to caregivers.

Provides support, education, and service linkage to help caregivers better understand their role. Helps caregivers understand when and how to access and utilize assistance (and the consequenxes of doing so). Goal is to provide stress reduction and the ability to understand and better care for their loved ones. Provides services such as reimbursement for limited and temporary respite care and information about services available to caregivers.

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.

Provides foster care, adoption and mentoring services to local children and teens in the child welfare system by recruiting, preparing, and supporting specialized families and supports. Also offer family and treatment foster care, step parent adoptions, foster/adoptive parent education classes, parent resource groups, pre/post adoption support services, mentoring, resources/referrals, and home studies. Diverse and inclusive. All Families-All Children Seal for LGBTQ+. COA Accredited.

Provides support groups and educational workshops for those who are caring for a dependent person, usually an older relative.

All Franklin County residents needing assistance with navigating social service programs.

Provides information and support to caregivers of older adults and adults living with a disability. Offers free workshops to community groups on topics related to caring for others. Offers telephone and in-person consultation for dealing with issues that arise in caring for others. Can provide short term respite care.

A monthly meeting that provides speakers on various aspects of stroke or arthritis, followed by a session focused on the needs and problems of caregivers for stroke survivors. Refreshments are served.

Provides a 12-week education course and support for participants to learn critical information and acquire strategies related to caregiving.

Provides educational programs for caregivers and others who are interested in learning how to interact better with those individuals having memory impairment.

Offers a variety of services to caregivers. Services are designed to fill gaps in current community services. Included are reimbursements for limited and temporary respite care, caregiver training to assist in the areas of health, nutrition, financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems related to caregiving roles. Support groups, information about services available to caregivers, a lending library, and individual training for caregivers in the home are also offered.

Caregiver's Cafe is a monthly interactive support platform for caregivers and those involved with the care team. It involves monthly support calls, support, and advocacy. Each participant receives a monthly newsletter that has tips and information to help make caregiving easier.