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Fairfax County Family Caregiver Support Program

Services

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.

For in-depth consultation regarding a caregiver issue, request caregiver consultation.
Go to Information on Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources for a listing of county services.

Education and Training

We provide free county seminars and trainings on issues such as providing care, handling finances, handling stress, legal issues, Medicare, etc.

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 Telephone Support Group - from the comfort of your own home, join a free support group facilitated by a county social worker every second Tuesday. Register online or call 703-324-5484, TTY 711.
Caregiver Telephone Support Group in Korean – Korean speakers can 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 of a care recipient so that the caregiver can take a break. It can be for a few hours each week or for an overnight.