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Caregiver Resources

LA Caregivers – support groups and information for caregivers in the Los Angeles area www.usc.edu/lacrc

Inland Caregiver Resource Center – for clients in the Inland Empire areas: www.inlandcaregivers.com

Valley Caregiver Resource Center – serving So Cal’s Central Valley – www.valleycrc.org

Coast Caregiver Resource Center – serving Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties www.coastcrc.org

www.msworld.org - check out the message board specifically for caregivers

Jewish Free Loan – an interest free loan up to $5,000 for various needs http://www.jfla.org/

Well Spouse Foundation - - for spousal caregivers, online mentorship, bulletin boards http://www.wellspouse.org/

www.lotsahelpinghands.com – resource that allows a community of family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. to be added to the email list for the person with MS, where it lists in detail the types of care needed for this person (i.e. dinner delivery once a week, ride to the doctor, etc.) the list of people are emailed to inform them of what needs the person has, and they can choose to sign up to help out with something.
www.caregiver.org - online support groups, chat rooms

www.link2care.net – CA based website shared by clients statewide, offers online moderated discussions as well as “Ask the Expert” sections, journaling and other support and decision-making help.

www.caregiver.com – information, resources, newsletters for caregivers

National Family Caregivers Association Educational and support services, mentorship, peer support. www.nfcacares.org

Caring Road - Interactive site offering support and information for caregivers, including chat rooms, links and a disease directory. www.caringroad.com

The National Alliance for Caregiving - Provides information from pertinent studies, tips for caregivers and a searchable resources directory. www.Caregiving.org

National Organization For Empowering Caregivers
A comprehensive site offering information, emotional and spiritual support through featured expert columns, articles on caregiving, journal exercises, a newsletter, forums, chats, healing circle, caregiver and caregiving spotlights, inspiration, humor and more. www.care-givers.com