VA Caregiver Support Program
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 – Virtual Psychotherapy Program for Caregivers
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is committed to supporting caregivers with empathy and compassion. If you spend most of your time caring for a Veteran, you may benefit from additional support.
The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) has developed a program to offer virtual psychotherapy to caregivers who are participating in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).
What is the Virtual Psychotherapy Program for Caregivers?
CSP’s Virtual Psychotherapy Program for Caregivers (VPPC) provides caregivers participating in PCAFC with access to therapy through virtual telehealth sessions. VPPC offers individual, group, and couples/family therapy, providing a valuable resource for those in need of assistance or someone to talk to. This resource continues to grow and expand and will soon be available across the country.
Benefits of VPPC
- Improved mental health
- Confidential and customized therapy
- Virtual therapy sessions from the comfort of your home.
Check out this one-pager about CSP’s Virtual Psychotherapy Program for Caregivers (VPPC.)
How do I participate in the Virtual Psychotherapy Program for Caregivers?
Caregivers participating in PCAFC who are interested in therapy services can contact their local CSP team using the locator tool. The CSP team can initiate a referral to VPPC.
You can also call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 for additional help connecting to other available resources.
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.
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.
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