Title Caregiver support - Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Description 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. Type of care Social programs and services Health Service API ID caregiverSupport This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can: Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions Match you with services and benefits Connect you with local resources and programs Listen to you when you struggle Provide you with additional help at home Learn more about our Caregiver support Appointments Is a referral required? No Are walkins accepted? Yes Is online scheduling available for this service? No Phone number for appointments Phone Type Phone Phone number 570-824-3521 Extension number 27697 Label Caregiver support Service location Address Address Building name/number Main Building Wing, Floor, or Room Number Room C8-77 Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service Hours Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number
VHA health service name and description Description 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. Type of care Social programs and services Health Service API ID caregiverSupport This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11, you may be eligible for even more services, including a stipend to help with expenses, training, and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered. For all caregivers, we can: Help you get caregiver assistance available through VA Provide progressive needs planning to help you manage degenerative conditions Match you with services and benefits Connect you with local resources and programs Listen to you when you struggle Provide you with additional help at home Learn more about our Caregiver support