Real people, real help
A short, hand-picked list of free helplines, support groups, and navigators. No sales pitches, no email captures - just the phone number or page you actually need.
Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
Dementia / Alzheimer'sAging parentCaregiver wellbeingFree helpline staffed around the clock
Crisis support, decision help, local resources for dementia caregivers.
Eldercare Locator
Aging parentCaregiver wellbeingFinancial / benefitsFederal service that connects you to local Area Agencies on Aging
Find respite, meals, transport, and benefits counseling near the person you care for.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver wellbeingAging parentDementia / Alzheimer'sCaregiver support, education, and state-by-state resources
Practical guides and a navigator that maps services for unpaid caregivers.
NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders
Rare diseasePediatric / parentFinancial / benefitsPatient assistance, disease database, advocacy
Financial assistance programs and connections to disease-specific orgs for rare conditions.
Global Genes
Rare diseasePediatric / parentCaregiver wellbeingRare disease community + toolkits
Caregiver toolkits, parent meet-ups, and condition-specific advocacy networks.
Parent to Parent USA
Pediatric / parentRare diseaseCaregiver wellbeing1:1 matched support from another rare/special-needs parent
Someone who's already walked the road you just started.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Mental healthCaregiver wellbeingFree, confidential mental health crisis support
For you, for the person you care for. Call or text 988.
NAMI Helpline
Mental healthCaregiver wellbeingMental health information and local affiliate connections
Navigating a new diagnosis, finding a therapist, family support groups.
BenefitsCheckUp (NCOA)
Financial / benefitsAging parentFree screening for 2,500+ benefit programs
Surface Medicare savings, SNAP, LIHEAP, prescription help - often missed money.
Patient Advocate Foundation
Financial / benefitsCaregiver wellbeingFree case management for insurance and medical debt issues
A real human helping you with denials, appeals, and copay assistance.
CaringInfo (NHPCO)
End-of-life planningAging parentState-by-state advance directive forms, free
Download the right form for your state - no lawyer needed for the basic version.
Compassion & Choices
End-of-life planningAging parentEnd-of-life planning support and advocacy
Tools for hard conversations, hospice navigation, and dignity-focused decisions.
ARCH National Respite Network
Caregiver wellbeingAging parentPediatric / parentLocator for respite care providers in your state
Even a few hours off matters. This finds providers near you.
Well Spouse Association
Caregiver wellbeingMental healthPeer support for spouses of the chronically ill / disabled
Specifically for partners - a lonelier role than people realize.
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