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Highlighted Resource of the Month

Resource of the Month

Every month, the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) highlights a resource available to caregivers, Veterans, and community partners who support caregivers and Veterans.

Resource of the Month –Palliative Care, Hospice Care, and Bereavement Counseling

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) delivers comprehensive support to Veterans, caregivers, and family members to improve their quality of life during medically challenging transitional periods. VA offers palliative care, hospice care, and bereavement counseling services to provide relief and resources throughout Veterans’ cycles of life. Depending on the program and site requirements, caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VA health care and/or Veteran Health Administration Standard Medical Benefits Packages may be eligible for a multitude of services, and costs may vary.

Check out this one-pager and read below to learn more about VA Palliative Care, Hospice Care, and Bereavement Counseling:
download buttob VA Palliative Care, Hospice Care, and Bereavement Counseling Resource of the Month (PDF) 

 

VA Palliative Care, Hospice Care, and Bereavement Counseling

VA Palliative Care 

VA's palliative care offers support during a Veteran’s treatments of serious illness to assist with decision making and quality of life.  
download buttob VA Palliative Care - Caregiver Factsheet (PDF)

VA Hospice Care

VA’s hospice care focuses on comfort (not cures) and maximizing a high quality of life for Veterans with terminal conditions (e.g., an expected lifespan of six months or less).
download buttob VA Hospice Care - Caregiver Factsheet (PDF)

VA Bereavement Counseling

VA’s bereavement counseling offers free transition services to support the caregiver, spouse, children, or family of a deceased Veteran.
download buttob VA Bereavement Counseling - Caregiver Factsheet (PDF) 

These Services May Be Good for Caregivers Who: 

  • Aren’t sure what the next best step is regarding Veteran care.
  • Would like some help with making decisions and planning

Benefits of VA Palliative Care, Hospice Care, and Bereavement Counseling: 

  • Access to resources that meet your current and future needs.
  • Disease-related specialty support for ill Veterans and their families.
  • Comprehensive and customized care wherever it is needed.
  • Help with short and long-term decision making.
  • Free outreach and referrals to process grief.
  • Available bereavement counseling services from all Medicare-certified hospice agencies to Veterans’ survivors.

    More Information

    Learn about VA’s palliative care by watching this video, taking a look at this guide (PDF)*, and navigating this website.

    Find out more about VA’s hospice care by watching this video, looking at the Veterans Health Library page, and exploring this website.

    Discover how VA’s bereavement counseling can help you by visiting this website, reviewing this benefits list, revieing this guide and calling 877-927-8387 (TTY: 711). 

    Explore the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website* for additional tips and guidance.

    Find the nearest CSP team for more information by using the Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Teams locator.

    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.

    VA CSL Expanded hours:
          -Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET
          -Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET

    Your local Caregiver Support Coordinator is a licensed professional who can support you by matching you with services for which you are eligible, and providing you with valuable information about resources that can help you stay smart, strong and organized as you care for the Veteran you love.

    Subscribe to CSP emails to receive the latest updates, including upcoming events, program initiatives, and special messages from CSP’s Executive Director. Sign up here.


    Disclaimer: *Links will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.