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Fairfax County Family Caregiver Support Program

Join a Caregiver Support Group! Register Now: Caregiver Telephone Support Groups in English. Find information on Caregiver Support Groups in the Annandale, McLean and Mt. Vernon areas. Information For information on public and private pay services for older adults, caregivers and people with disabilities, call 703-324-7948, TTY 711 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; or use our online form and we will call you. Request caregiver consultation for an in-depth consultation regarding a caregiver issue. Go to Fairfax County Services for Older Adults for online information on county services. Education and Training We provide free seminars and trainings on issues such as providing care, handling finances, handling stress, legal issues, Medicare, etc. See the links above for upcoming trainings or call 703-324-7948, TTY 711 for more informaton. Caregiver Support Groups We provide support for the physical and emotional challenges involved with caregiving. Support groups - whether by phone or in person - can help. Caregiver Support Groups in  the Annandale, McLean and Mt. Vernon areas. These support groups are led by nurses and take place at three of the county’s Adult Day Health Care Centers. You do not need a family member enrolled in one of the centers to join. Caregiver Telephone Support Group in English - from the comfort of your own home, join a free support group facilitated by a county social worker each month on second Tuesdays.  Register online or call 703-324-5484, TTY 711. Caregiver Telephone Support Group in Korean – Korean speakers can also join a free caregiver telephone support group. Call 703-324-7948, TTY 711. Find caregiver support groups sponsored by nonprofit organizations throughout the county. Go to SeniorNavigator and search for "caregiver support groups." Caregiver Respite Caregiver respite refers to temporary care provided so that the caregiver can take a break. It can be for a few hours each week or for an overnight. Call 703-324-7948, TTY 711, for information on respite care options. Ask about our volunteer respite program that offers six hours of respite care from a trained volunteer each month. Call the number above or e-mail Kristin.Martin@fairfaxcounty.gov. Find out more about respite resources for family caregivers. See a photo album on the county's caregiver volunteer respite program. Additional Information  Fairfax County Guide to In-Home Care Publications

Subscribe now to Caregiver's Corner Online – Fairfax County’s e-newsletter just for caregivers. See a sample Caregiver's Corner Online.   For additional information call the Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources Line 703-324-7948 TTY 711 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Events Calendar Or apply for services online Online Request for Service Information