Resources for Caregivers

Family Caregiver Support Program

IconLife’s Journeys

Most of us may begin the journey of becoming a caregiver at some point in our lives. The journey often begins with the birth of a first born child. And it continues in new directions with the sudden illness of a loved one. Caregiving may arrive with the first signs of a spouse who has Alzheimer’s disease. And when we enter the door and step into the journey of caregiving, it is often unexpected and sudden. Maybe it’s your dad, who lives alone, then falls and fractures his hip. Your journey as your dad’s caregiver begins.

We are your local contact and resource for any family caregiving questions you may have. We serve all unpaid family caregivers caring for seniors and disabled adults, age 18 and older, living in Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

The services and support we provide to you are tailored to meet your needs.

Support Groups

Perhaps you need someone to talk to and share some of the challenges and struggles you are facing as a caregiver. Family caregiver support groups provide a safe environment where caregivers like you get together and share where they are in their journey. Perhaps they are just beginning to take care of a loved one and you are too. Or perhaps they have been a family caregiver for awhile and have reached “burn out” stage, and they are seeking a place to “re-charge their batteries,”—and maybe obtain help from others.

Do these caregiving situations sound like you? Wherever you are at in your journey as a caregiver, you are welcome to attend one of our local support groups, where everyone is allowed to be themselves, talk, or to just come listen, if you wish.

There are many support groups Adobe PDF for family caregivers in our region. Past, present and future caregivers are welcome.

Respite Care

Respite. It simply means a time for rest. A time to take a break. Are you a family caregiver wanting –or needing--some time on your own, time for you? Respite may be the program for you. All it takes is a phone call or office visit to one of our friendly Family Caregiver Support Coordinators, who will take the time to listen and to address your questions. We will take the time to explain to you the application process and what a respite care plan may look like, to meet your needs, and at the same time, meet the needs of the loved one you are caring for.

Respite care in your home means giving you the time away from the responsibilities of caregiving and, at the same time, providing for the care of your loved one while you are taking a well deserved break.

Respite for you means deciding that you need the rest and by contacting us at one of our local offices located in Clallam, Jefferson, Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

  • East Clallam & Jefferson Counties
    Carolyn Lindley
    360-417-8554
    1-866-450-3152
    Email Us
  • West Clallam & Jefferson Counties
    Susie Brandelius
    360-374-9496
    1-888-571-6559
    Email Us
  • Grays Harbor County
    Eric Nessa
    360-538-2458
    1-866-582-1485
    Email Us
  • Pacific County
    Linda Green
    360-342-2177
    1- 888-571-6557
    Email Us

Resource Library

Another part of your journey as a caregiver usually includes many questions asked, questions that may range from concerns about your family member’s illness and medications, to questions about providing for your loved one’s day to day care needs. And whether your caregiving journey is long or short, you will also have questions about how to take care of yourself, to remain healthy in your role as a caregiver. With our Resource Library and additional links to related resources, we have what you need to stay informed.

Located for your convenience at all four of our office locations, we have resource libraries available for you to browse. All of the books, pamphlets, videos and handbooks are available for check out. Just stop in during our business hours or call or email one of the Family Caregiver Resource Coordinators listed above for your county, and we will assist you in locating the resource you are requesting.

Powerful Tools for Caregiving

This class is an educational program designed to help family caregivers (no professional caregivers, please). This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for an older relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. Click here for more information Adobe PDF.

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Caregiver Resource Kits