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CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM WEBSITE The CSP website contains tips, tools, videos, and links to resources for caregivers of Veterans of all eras. The link is: www.caregiver.va.gov. BUILDING
BETTER CAREGIVERS TM (BBC): Building Better Caregivers (BBC) is a 6 week online workshop for caregivers of Veterans of all eras who are caring for someone with dementia, memory problems,
post-traumatic stress disorder, a serious brain injury, or any other serious injury or illness. BBC helps caregivers in two key ways: training in how to provide better care, and helping
caregivers learn how to manage their own emotions, stress and physical health. CAREGIVER EDUCATION CALLS The VA’s National Caregiver Support Line (CSL) ) offers monthly telephone education
calls for caregivers with a theme of “Care for the Caregiver.” The topics change monthly and scripts and audio recordings of the calls can be found on the Caregiver Support Program website.
CAREGIVER SELF-CARE COURSES Caregiver Self-Care courses are in-person classroom trainings provided to caregivers with a focus on supporting and meeting the needs of caregivers. The classes
are led by trained facilitators and are offered in English and Spanish. Topics include: Managing Stress, Problem Solving & Effective Communication, Taking Care of Yourself, and Utilizing
Technology. PEER SUPPORT MENTORING The Caregiver Peer Support Mentoring Program (PSM) provides an opportunity for caregivers to receive guidance and to share their experiences, wisdom,
skills and passion with other caregivers. REACH VA INTERVENTION Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers Health (REACH) is an evidenced-based intervention that is delivered by VA clinical
staff to provide individual support to stressed and burdened caregivers of Veterans with dementia or spinal cord injury. New REACH interventions are underway for Veterans with MS, PTSD, and
ALS. GENERAL TELEPHONE SUPPORT General Telephone Support is an evidenced-based intervention that is delivered by a VA clinical staff to provide group sessions to stressed and burdened
caregivers. The group sessions can be delivered either face-to-face at the VA or by telephone. Topics include: Caregivers of all Era’s, Post-911 Spouses, Dementia, and Spinal Cord Injury.
Materials for ALS, MS and PTSD are underway.
