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Veterans Caregiver Support offered by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at Regional Office

915 2nd Avenue, Suite 106, Seattle, WA 98174

Located in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, on 2nd Ave between Madison and Marion.  Circulator Bus Stop 3. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Caregivers of Veterans. Veterans must first be enrolled for VA health services, if not enrolled previously. Caregivers of Post-9/11 Veterans -  Veterans who sustained a serious injury - including traumatic brain injury, psychological trauma or other mental disorder- incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, on or after September 11, 2001. -  Veterans in need of personal care services because of an inability to perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological impairment or injury.
M-F, 8am-5pm.
https://www.caregiver.va.gov/support/support_services.asp

Call for more information or apply online.

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Description

Provides support services for caregivers caring for veterans, including a support line, peer support, and respite care.    Provides additional assistance to primary family caregivers of eligible post-9/11 veterans and servicemembers. Services include: -  Monthly stipend -  Travel expenses (including lodging and per diem while accompanying Veterans undergoing care) -  Access to health care insurance (if the caregiver is not already entitled to care or services under a health care plan) -  Mental health services and counseling -  Comprehensive VA caregiver training provided by Easter Seals

Providing organization

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Regional Office

Helps eligible veterans and their families obtain benefits. Offers assistance with home loans, education and training programs, employment assistance, guardianship and fiduciary services. Direct home loans are available for eligible Native American veterans. Operates a smoking cessation helpline to help veterans quit smoking.