Caregiver Support Programs
Marquette County Dept. of Human Services & ADRC:
- Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP): provides support related to the care of someone with an irreversible dementia, Qualification is based on a diagnosis and financial need. Services provided include information, referrals, education, service coordination, counseling and support groups, legal assistance on guardianship, respite services, adaptive equipment, transportation arrangements, safety evaluation, and funds for purchasing good and services. AFCSP can also assist with arranging supportive homecare, homemaker & chore services, and assistance with placement in an Adult Family Home, CBRF, or Nursing home.
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers: an educational program designed to help caregivers balance selfcare and care of a relative or friend. Participants will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings, increase ability to make tough decisions, and locate resources. Class meets once a week for six weeks. Class is free, caregiver help book is $20. Check with Janet to get in on the next available session (608) 297-3148.
- National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP): provides support services to informal or family caregivers. Availability for those taking care of an adult 60+, with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s / dementia, or those caring for children or disabled relatives. Services may include information and referrals, education, connection and coordination of services, counseling, respite, personal care, homemaker and chore services, adaptive equipment, and home safety evaluations.
- Marquette County Caregiver Support Groups: In person: held the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2:00-3:30 PM at the Marquette County Human Services Building, 428 Underwood Ave, Montello WI 53949. Virtual: held the 4th Monday of the month from 5:00-6:30 PM. Please contact Janet at 608-297-3148 for registration information.
Lewy Body Caregiver Support Group: Virtual meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 1:30-3:30 PM. Please contact Janet at 608-297-3148 to register.
428 Underwood Ave
Montello, WI 53949
(608) 297-3124
Email: adrc@marquettecountywi.gov
Many Caregiver Support books are available at our office. Please call (855) 440-2372 to see what is available!
Cerebral Palsy of Mideast, WI: Provides programs and services to help families with children or adult clients affected by a variety of disabilities.
920-424-4071
https://cpfamilynetwork.org/resources/#directory
Caring.com: An on-line community that provides support groups for Caregivers. Groups include: Alzheimer’s/Dementia and care, caring for a spouse or parent, spouse with mental illness, parent of a disabled adult, Parkinson’s, COPD, cancer, heart & stroke support, caregiving wives of stroke survivors, being a caregiver, family matters, and combatting loneliness when living alone.
2600 South El Camino Real
Suite 300
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7100
www.caring.com
Family Caregivers Rock Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Making Family Caregiver Wishes Happen!
PO Box 2434
Appleton, WI 54912
www.FamilyCaregiversRock.org
International Quality HomeCare of Wisconsin LLC.: Based out of Rochester, Minnesota. Offers either non-medical homecare, or Medicare certified home health care. Non-medical home care includes personal care, and help with everyday activities. Medicare certified home health care involves skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Other services that may be offered include: In-home respite, homemaking & supportive homecare services, concierge, residential care services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, independent living skills, and a medical social worker.
http://www.internationalquality.com/
- Stevens Point Office
5600 Woodland St Suite 1
Stevens Point, WI 54482
(507) 252-8117 - Westfield Office
328 N Main Street
Westfield, WI 53964
(608) 296-2480
Lotsa Helping Hands: A painless way to organize help. Provides a help calendar where you can post requests for support: meals, transportation, or companionship. So, caregivers can focus on what’s important.
118 N Peoria Street, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
Email: Info+contactus@lotsahelpinghands.com
http://lotsahelpinghands.com
The Alzheimer’s Round the Clock 24/7 Helpline: Toll free number that allows people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, caregivers, and families to speak confidentially with consultants for decision-making support, crisis assistance, and education on issues face every day.
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org
WisconSibs: Offers peer support and educational programs to hundreds of children and adults who have brothers and sisters with disabilities.
920-968-1742
https://wisconsibs.org/
VA Caregiver Support Line: Support line for those who are caregiving for a Veteran.
(855) 260-3274
www.caregiver.va.gov
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