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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 wellbeing

    Free helpline staffed around the clock

    Crisis support, decision help, local resources for dementia caregivers.

    1-800-272-3900 Visit

  • Eldercare Locator

    Aging parentCaregiver wellbeingFinancial / benefits

    Federal service that connects you to local Area Agencies on Aging

    Find respite, meals, transport, and benefits counseling near the person you care for.

    1-800-677-1116 Visit

  • Family Caregiver Alliance

    Caregiver wellbeingAging parentDementia / Alzheimer's

    Caregiver support, education, and state-by-state resources

    Practical guides and a navigator that maps services for unpaid caregivers.

    Visit

  • NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders

    Rare diseasePediatric / parentFinancial / benefits

    Patient assistance, disease database, advocacy

    Financial assistance programs and connections to disease-specific orgs for rare conditions.

    Visit

  • Global Genes

    Rare diseasePediatric / parentCaregiver wellbeing

    Rare disease community + toolkits

    Caregiver toolkits, parent meet-ups, and condition-specific advocacy networks.

    Visit

  • Parent to Parent USA

    Pediatric / parentRare diseaseCaregiver wellbeing

    1:1 matched support from another rare/special-needs parent

    Someone who's already walked the road you just started.

    Visit

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Mental healthCaregiver wellbeing

    Free, confidential mental health crisis support

    For you, for the person you care for. Call or text 988.

    988 Visit

  • NAMI Helpline

    Mental healthCaregiver wellbeing

    Mental health information and local affiliate connections

    Navigating a new diagnosis, finding a therapist, family support groups.

    1-800-950-6264 Visit

  • BenefitsCheckUp (NCOA)

    Financial / benefitsAging parent

    Free screening for 2,500+ benefit programs

    Surface Medicare savings, SNAP, LIHEAP, prescription help - often missed money.

    Visit

  • Patient Advocate Foundation

    Financial / benefitsCaregiver wellbeing

    Free case management for insurance and medical debt issues

    A real human helping you with denials, appeals, and copay assistance.

    1-800-532-5274 Visit

  • CaringInfo (NHPCO)

    End-of-life planningAging parent

    State-by-state advance directive forms, free

    Download the right form for your state - no lawyer needed for the basic version.

    Visit

  • Compassion & Choices

    End-of-life planningAging parent

    End-of-life planning support and advocacy

    Tools for hard conversations, hospice navigation, and dignity-focused decisions.

    Visit

  • ARCH National Respite Network

    Caregiver wellbeingAging parentPediatric / parent

    Locator for respite care providers in your state

    Even a few hours off matters. This finds providers near you.

    Visit

  • Well Spouse Association

    Caregiver wellbeingMental health

    Peer support for spouses of the chronically ill / disabled

    Specifically for partners - a lonelier role than people realize.

    Visit

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