Taking Care of the Caregiver | The Brevard Network

This resource list was provided by Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice, compiled by Dawn Campbell-Currie.

Old-fashioned Telephone Support

Wuesthoff Hospice

24/7 helpline - 321-253-2222

Alzheimer’s Association (any type of dementia)

24/7 Helpline - 800-272-3900

Caregiver Action Network Helpline

Monday to Friday, 8 am – 7 pm - 855-227-3640

National VA Caregiver Support Line (caring for veterans)

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 10 pm, Saturday 8 am to 5 pm - 855-260-3274

Monthly Education Calls

▪ One-hour telephone education calls for caregivers

▪ Live topics: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/help_landing.asp

▪ Recorded: www.caregiver.va.gov/support-line/presentations.asp

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Helpline

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm - 800-532-7667, extension 154

Spanish Services Specialist - 800-532-7667, extension 131

SAGE National LGBTQ+ Elder

24/7 Helpline - 877-360-LGBT(5428)

Local Caregiver Support Groups

Virtual

Wuesthoff Caregiver Coffee Break

Call Deborah - 321-637-2755 to register

1st Wed each month, 1 pm – 1:45 pm

Health First's Center for Family Caregivers

321-434-7625 to register

Empowered Caregivers Support Group, Monday, 11 am – Noon

Coping with Caregiving Support Group, Wednesday, 11 am – Noon

Rockledge

Wuesthoff Caregiver Coffee Break

661 Eyster Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955

Call Deborah - 321-637-2755 to register

1st Wednesday each month, 2 pm – 2:45 pm

Melbourne

One Senior Place

8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Melbourne, FL 32940 - 321-751-6771 to register

Dementia Support Group, 3rd Wednesday each month, 2 pm – 3 pm

Health First's Center for Family Caregivers

3661 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901 - 321-434-7625 to register

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group, Friday, 10:30 am – Noon

Merrit Island

Sunflower House, Merritt Square Mall

321-452-4341 to register

Cancer Caregiver Support Group, 1st Tuesday each month, 11 am – 12:30 pm

Halos are Heavy Caregiver Support Group , 2nd Wednesday each month, 1 pm – 2 pm

Caregiving for those with Dementia Support Group, 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month, 10:30 am – Noon

Titusville

Heritage Hall, Parrish Health Village

931 N. Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group, 2nd and 4th Thursday, 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Online Resources

A Time to Heal Foundation

(Advanced/chronic cancer)

Support Group 2nd and 4th Wednesdays via Zoom, 7:30 pm– 9 pm

Aging Matters Brevard

https://agingmattersbrevard.org/caregiversupportvideos

Caregiving 101 Series and Caregiver Conversation Series Videos

Alzheimer’s Association

(Caring for an individual with dementia)

Live Chat, Monday through Friday, 6 am - 6pm

https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving

ALZ Connected - free online community for those affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia

Cancer Care

https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving

Numerous specialized support groups led by oncology social workers

Educational podcasts and publications on caregiving

Caregiver Action Network

https://www.caregiveraction.org/about

Online Chat, Monday to Friday, 8 am – 7 pm

Caregiver Toolbox: https://www.caregiveraction.org/family-caregiver-toolbox 4

Caregiving Resource Center:

https://www.caring.com/caregivers/

Caregiver Training

https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources

Today’s Caregiver

https://caregiver.com •

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – CF Peer Connect

https://www.cff.org/get-involved/cf-peer-connect

Family Caregiver Alliance

https://www.caregiver.org/connectingcaregivers/services-by-state/?state=florida

Military and Veteran Caregiver Network – American Red Cross

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-forveterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network.html

One-on-one peer mentorship and support groups

Veteran and First Responder Caregivers – Caregivers on the Homefront

https://caregivers-homefront.org/what-we-do/registration/

Telehealth via computer, tablet or phone – 6 free visits

WellMed Charitable Foundation Caregiver Support

Caregiver Teleconnection Program - free one-hour conference calls

Sessions cover a variety of topics – expert advice, ask questions, etc

Monthly calendar and previous recordings available at: https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiversupport/caregiver-teleconnection/