Caregiver support

If you are caring for a Veteran with serious illness or disabilities, we can help you support them—and take care of yourself. You may qualify for services like training, counseling or respite care when you need a break.

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program (CSP) offers clinical services to caregivers of eligible and covered Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system. CSP is a national program with local offices and teams located within VA facilities. The program’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of family caregivers who care for our Nation’s Veterans, through education, resources, support, and services. 

CSP carries out its mission through two programs: 

• Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) 
•  Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) 

• Services: Skills training, mobile support, one-on-one coaching, group support and coaching, self-care, peer support mentoring, telephone support, online programs, and referrals to available VA and community resources.
• Eligibility: PGCSS is available to caregivers of Veterans enrolled in VA health care who served in any era.
• How do I apply:  Contact your local CSP team at

• Services: Education and training, health insurance (if caregiver is otherwise uninsured), mental health counseling, monthly financial stipend, respite care and other services.
• Eligibility: For Veteran and family caregiver eligibility requirements, please visit eligibility requirements. 
• HOW DO I APPLY:
       • Apply online: Online application PCAFC.
       • By mail: Download and print VA Form 1010CG.
       • In person: Bring your completed VA Form 10-10CG to your local CSP Teams/Caregiver Support Coordinators. Contact your local CSP team at .

• Enrolling in VA Health Care: A Veteran must be enrolled in VA health care, or is a Service member on active duty underdoing a medical discharge.  Veterans can apply for VA health care benefits by completing and following submission instructions here  (VA Form 10-10EZ).
• Find out how the Veteran can apply for VA health care. 

• Call: the Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at toll-free, 1-, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
• Learn more and connect with a local CSP Coordinator  

Erica Human, LISW-S

PGCSS Coordinator

Cincinnati VAMC

Phone: or

Email: cincinnaticaregiversupport@va.gov

If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting a Cincinnati VA CSP Coordinator. We can help with:

• Getting caregiver assistance available through VA
• Matching you with services and benefits 
• Connecting you with local resources and programs

The Caregiver Support Line is available if you need support outside of the Cincinnati region, have questions about caregiver support services nationwide, or just need someone to listen right now.

Call the Caregiver Support Line (CSL) at toll-free, 1-, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET