Connect your patients' caregivers to 1:1 support
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Good afternoon,
This is a stressful and uncertain time, doubly so for those who serve as caregivers to others. We want to let you know that we’re here to help the spouses, partners, adult children and friends who are caring for your adult patients/clients with chronic health conditions.
Family Caregiver Alliance
is a non-profit that has, for more than 40 years, provided quality information, support and resources to family caregivers of adult loved ones with chronic or disabling health conditions. We provide support services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area's 6 counties and provide information to caregivers nationwide.
If your organization is seeking free or low-cost resources for your patients' family and friend caregivers, please keep us in mind. We accept referrals by phone, fax,
email
and through our
website
.
We look forward to helping you and the families you serve.
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Thank you,
Christina Irving, LCSW
Client Services Director
Family Caregiver Alliance
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How we meet caregivers' needs
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We partner with organizations like yours to provide family caregivers with resources, tools and 1:1 assistance tailored to their specific caregiving needs, including:
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What we offer
All services are currently conducted virtually — our staff is available to meet with caregivers via phone or 2-way video conferencing/chat.
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Our services include
:
- Assessment – Our trained staff gathers information about the caregiver’s situation, including their physical and emotional health, capacity/functional level of care recipient, and access to resources & support systems.
- Care planning – We create a comprehensive action plan addressing the current and future needs of the family and care recipient, including expert information and interventions to improve family functioning.
- High quality education programs – Articles, webinars and other resources teach caregivers stress-reduction and wellness techniques, build their direct care skills, and educate them on chronic conditions and care planning.
- Referrals to community programs such as adult day care, support groups, counseling, home care, legal/financial consultation and respite services.
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Resources at the ready (free & on demand)
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More online classes, webinars & events
We’ve
increased
our virtual offerings so that caregivers have even more access to
classes
,
webinars
,
support groups
, self-care strategies and more. They can participate by phone, 2-way video conference and via online streaming. See our
calendar
for full listings and details.
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Materials for caregivers
Besides classes and webinars, we offer myriad resources throughout the
FCA website
and in our
Learning Center
(articles, fact sheets, tips sheets and more). Caregivers can also sign up for our
Connections
newsletter for tips, news and updates.
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Upcoming events for Bay Area caregivers
Young Adult Caregivers Support Group — online
This group focuses on the needs of family and friend caregivers under the age of 40. Participants can connect with other caregivers to get support and learn strategies and caregiving tips. Meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT. Learn more and register
here
. (free)
Let's Get Away, Together! — online (Tuesdays, May 26 - June 30, 1-2pm PT)
This armchair travel series has been so popular, we've added 6 more sessions. Each week's interactive virtual trip focuses on a different global destination or cultural activity, while incorporating storytelling, music, poetry, writing and/or a simple craft. Open to both caregivers and those they care for, this series promotes camaraderie and community among travel lovers. Registration is open, but priority will be given to Bay Area residents. Register for one or all dates:
May 26
,
June 2
,
June 9
,
June 16
,
June 23
,
June 30
. (free)
>> See
full calendar
listings
here
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Get in touch today
Connect caregivers to personalized support & caregiving resources
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>> Contact us:
Phone
(
800) 445-8106
toll free
(415) 434-3388
(extension 331)
Email
Fax a referral to
(415) 434-3508
Download the referral fax form
here
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>> Or let caregivers contact us directly by phone or
online
:
It's easy, fast and only a
click away
.
Caregivers can go online to answer a 15-minute questionnaire that gets them services and answers quickly. They can also set up time to talk with our staff at their convenience.
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ABOUT Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and those who receive their care. Our work intersects three key areas: caregiver services, policy, and research. Learn more
here
and
here
. Although a nationally-recognized organization, San Francisco-established FCA has deep roots and community partnerships in the Bay Area.
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