According to the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, nearly 1 out of every 4 households provides care to a relative or loved one aged 50 or older. As the 76 million baby boomers become older adults, resources and assistance for caregivers will be increasingly needed. The main source of help for the majority of adults with an illness or disability is a community of unpaid caregivers such as neighbors, family and friends. As a caregiver, you may help out occasionally with chores or transportation, or you may arrange for and provide round-the-clock supervision or hands-on care.

Crisis Clinic Caregiver Information & Assistance Program

If you are a caregiver of someone over the age of 18 who is ill or disabled, Crisis Clinic’s Caregiver Information & Assistance Program can give support and assist you in locating the services you need.

Caregiver Services include:

• Information, Assistance & Referral Service — Assistance is available to help callers identify and clarify their needs, as well as provide information on resources and find support for situations.

• Call Back Telephone Support — Caregivers who need extra assistance and/or emotional support can receive regular or intermittent assistance from the Caregiver Specialist.

• In-Depth or In-Person Support — Caregivers with complex or urgent needs who are not able to be served by other providers may receive a consultation from our Caregiver Specialist that includes problem-solving, one-to-one education, advocacy and linkage to resources, and follow-up support to assure needs have been met. Callers who need extra assistance and/or emotional support may receive regular or intermittent assistance.

• Respite Care Services — Eligible caregivers with an urgent need for relief or a break from caregiving have the option to receive short-term services in the home or in a community-based settings. The goal of the program is to offer short-term assistance while more permanent care is arranged.

• Care Consultations – Caregivers with more complex needs may qualify for a care consultation. This services is aimed at helping caregivers who are unable to pay for private case management. The Geriatric Care Manager makes a home visit to facilitate long-term care planning and decision-making, resolve family conflicts about care, link families to community resources and develop a care plan.

Contact Us

To reach these services call Crisis Clinic’s 2-1-1 Community Information Line Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

2-1-1 Community Information Line:        2-1-1 or 206.461.3200
Toll Free:                                               877.211.WASH (9274)      
TDD Line:                                             206.461.3610