Caregiver Support Directory

Active Support Groups for Aging & Disability Care — Every State & U.S. Territory

Caring for a loved one is one of life’s most meaningful — and most exhausting — journeys. You don’t have to walk it alone. Below is a hand-checked list of trusted organizations offering support groups (online & in-person), respite, education, and one-on-one help in every state and U.S. territory.

National Lifelines (Start Here)

These nationwide hubs serve caregivers in all 50 states, DC, and the U.S. territories. Most offer a live phone line plus a state-by-state directory on their site.

Eldercare Locator

The official U.S. Administration on Aging service — connects older adults and caregivers to local Area Agencies on Aging, support groups, meals, transportation, and respite.
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Eldercare Locator — eldercare.acl.gov

Family Caregiver Alliance

Pick your state on their interactive map and get a full list of caregiver resources: respite, support groups, legal help, disease-specific programs, and more.
Phone: 1-800-445-8106
Family Caregiver Alliance — Services by State

DIAL — Disability Information & Access Line

The Disability Information & Access Line helps people with disabilities and their families find local community supports — transportation, housing, independent living, and more.
Phone: 1-888-677-1199 (call / text / VP)
DIAL — Disability Information & Access Line

Alzheimer’s Association

Free 24/7 Helpline, online community (ALZConnected), and local support groups — in-person & virtual — hosted by chapters in every state.
Phone: 1-800-272-3900 (24/7)
Alzheimer’s Association — Support Groups

The Arc — Disability Support

Nearly 600 state and local chapters supporting people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their caregivers with advocacy, family support, and community programs.
Phone: 1-800-433-5255
The Arc — Find a Chapter

AARP Caregiving Hub

Downloadable family caregiver guides tailored to every state & territory — plus Facebook discussion groups, planning tools, and the AARP Resource Line.
Phone: 1-877-333-5885
AARP Caregiving Hub — Local Resources

Caregiver Action Network

Free peer support, education, resources, and an active community forum for the 90+ million Americans caring for loved ones with chronic conditions, disability, or age.
Caregiver Action Network — caregiveraction.org

ARCH National Respite

Searchable national directory of respite care providers & state Lifespan Respite programs — so you can actually take a break.
ARCH National Respite Locator

Parent to Parent USA

Matches parents caring for a child with a disability or special healthcare need with a trained parent mentor — programs in almost every state.
Parent to Parent USA — p2pusa.org

Family Voices

Network of family-led organizations serving families of children & youth with special healthcare needs — affiliates in all 50 states, 5 territories, and 3 tribal nations.
Family Voices — familyvoices.org

Well Spouse Association

Peer support for wives, husbands & partners of people with chronic illness or disability — local support groups, online forums, respite weekends.
Well Spouse Association — wellspouse.org

VA Caregiver Support

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program — stipends, counseling, skills training, and local Caregiver Support Coordinators for families of Veterans.
Phone: 1-855-260-3274
VA Caregiver Support Program — caregiver.va.gov

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Browse by State (Find Help Near You)

For each state we’ve listed the Family Caregiver Alliance services page, the AARP state caregiver guide, and the state’s Alzheimer’s Association chapter — all verified, all active, and covering both aging and disability caregiving.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawai’i

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Take Care of You, Too

Caregiver burnout is real. Most of the groups above offer peer connection on Zoom — so you can show up in slippers, with a cup of tea, while your loved one naps. Even 30 minutes with people who get it can change your week.

U.S. Territories (Beyond the 50)

Puerto Rico

U.S. Virgin Islands

Guam

American Samoa

Links and phone numbers were verified at the time of posting. Programs change — if a link ever goes stale, the nationwide Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) and DIAL Disability Line (1-888-677-1199) can connect you to current local help anywhere in the U.S. and territories.

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