VA Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver Support Line (CSL) - Monthly Educational Calls
Caring for yourself is the best thing you can do for those that depend on you. The support line offers monthly education group sessions that can help. These calls provide self-care tips on a range of topics and are available to all caregivers.
CSL monthly education groups are held four times per month. Please reference dates and times listed below for each month.
- To listen to the live CSL monthly education calls, dial: +1 347-566-4838
- When prompted, please enter the following Conference ID: 521 546 087#
Click here at the time of the presentation to join via MS Teams on your computer, mobile app or room device
Caregiver Support Line (CSL) - Monthly Educational Calls October-December 2024 (English & Spanish PDF)
Caregiver Support Line (CSL) - Monthly Educational Calls January-March 2025 (English & Spanish PDF)
CSL Monthly Calls
The CSL offers monthly educational calls on topics for caregivers. The calls are offered four times per month, so you can listen in the comfort of your own home. Caregivers who are unable to attend the calls can view the presentations, transcripts and handouts. (see below)
October 2024 - Extinguishing the Fire
Managing Anger's Destructive Potential
Anger is a tough emotion we all feel and show from time to time. Anger is a warning sign that you are being hurt or threatened. If your needs are not met or if you are giving more than receiving, you may become angry. Anger can be a helpful warning to take care of yourself. Acting out angry feelings in a destructive way can result in harm to you and others. Review and practice the skills below to better care for your angry feelings.
Download: Presentation | Transcript | Handout
November 2024 - At your Wits’ End
Regaining Equilibrium as a Parent and Family Caregiver
Caring for others is not easy. Caring for children while caring for your loved one is especially challenging. This can be like balancing two full time jobs without any time off. Caregiving can be a threat to your well-being. Let’s talk about how you can get relief from the stress that comes with it.
Download: Audio | Transcript | Handout
December 2024 – Addressing Loneliness through Social Connection
Addressing Loneliness through Social Connection
Download: Presentation | Transcript | Handout
January 2025 – Embracing Your Anxiety
Every person experiences feelings of anxiety at some point in their life.
Anxiety is an emotion and there to send us a message. Anxiety can be uncomfortable to experience. It may cause us to have physical symptoms in our bodies, negative thoughts in our mind, and feelings of being trapped. This presentation will discuss anxiety and provide skills on how to better manage it.
- Tues 1/7/25 - 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central, 8 a.m. Mountain, 7 a.m. Pacific, 6 a.m. Alaska, 5 a.m. Hawaii)
- Wed 1/15/25 - 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central, 4 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Pacific, 2 p.m. Alaska, 1 p.m. Hawaii)
- Wed 1/22/25 - 3 p.m. Eastern (2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, 12 p.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. Alaska, 10 a.m. Hawaii)
- ∗ Tues 1/28/25 - 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific, 9 a.m. Alaska, 8 a.m. Hawaii)
*Presented in Spanish
Download: Presentation | Transcript | Handout
February 2025 – Keep it in Perspective
As a caregiver, do you sometimes find it hard to keep things in perspective?
Do you struggle with thinking the worst when something difficult happens while caring for your loved one and jump to the worst-case scenario? Do you blow things out of proportion? The topic for this presentation is catastrophizing. We will talk about what it is, why it is common among caregivers, the challenges it creates, and good solutions to cope with it.
- Tues 2/4/25 - 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central, 8 a.m. Mountain, 7 a.m. Pacific, 6 a.m. Alaska, 5 a.m. Hawaii)
- Wed 2/12/25 - 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central, 4 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Pacific, 2 p.m. Alaska, 1 p.m. Hawaii)
- Wed 2/19/25 - 3 p.m. Eastern (2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, 12 p.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. Alaska, 10 a.m. Hawaii)
- ∗ Tues 2/25/25 - 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific, 9 a.m. Alaska, 8 a.m. Hawaii)
*Presented in Spanish
Download: Presentation | Transcript | Handout
March 2025 – Partners in Care: Breaking it Down, A Fundamental Overview of the VA Healthcare System for Caregivers and Veterans
This educational session is designed to help improve your understanding and promote ease of access to various VA services, programs and financial benefits.
The goal for this presentation is to allow the Caregiver, and the VA enrolled Veteran to feel empowered to navigate the VA healthcare system.
- Tues 3/4/25 - 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central, 8 a.m. Mountain, 7 a.m. Pacific, 6 a.m. Alaska, 5 a.m. Hawaii)
- Wed 3/12/25 - 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central, 4 p.m. Mountain, 3 p.m. Pacific, 2 p.m. Alaska, 1 p.m. Hawaii)
- Wed 3/19/25 - 3 p.m. Eastern (2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, 12 p.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. Alaska, 10 a.m. Hawaii)
-∗ Tues 3/25/25 - 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific, 9 a.m. Alaska, 8 a.m. Hawaii)
*Presented in Spanish
Download: Presentation | Transcript | Handout
- FY2024 podcasts can be access on the Archived Educational Calls/Podcasts 2023-2024 page
- FY2023 podcasts can be access on the Archived Educational Calls/Podcasts 2022-2023 page
- Access CSL - Handouts.
Need Help?
Call VA’s Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at 1-855-260-3274 to learn more about the support that is available to you, and for assistance connecting with the Caregiver Support Team/Coordinator, at your local VA Medical Center.
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