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.
- Tues 10/01/24 - 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 10/09/24 - 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 10/16/24 - 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 10/22/24 - 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
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.
- Tues 11/05/24 - 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 11/13/24 - 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 11/20/24 - 3 p.m. Eastern (2 p.m. Central, 1 p.m. Mountain, 12 p.m. Pacific, 11 a.m. Alaska, 9 a.m. Hawaii)
- *Tues 11/26/24 - 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: Audio | Transcript | Handout
December 2024 – Addressing Loneliness through Social Connection
Addressing Loneliness through Social Connection
- Tues 12/03/24 - 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 12/11/24 - 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 12/18/24 - 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 12/17/24 - 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
*Please note, Wednesday evening calls have been moved from 7 p.m. Eastern to 6 p.m. Eastern beginning October 2024.
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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