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, the Crisis 
 Clinic Caregiver Information & Assistance Program can give support and assist you in
 locating  the services you need.
This service is available through the  2-1-1 Community Information Line Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  After business hours, caregivers seeking emotional support and referrals will be routed to the 24-Hour Crisis Line. In addition, our Caregiver Specialist is available to provide regular or intermittent help and/or emotional support to caregivers who need extra assistance.

Program services include:

· Information, Assistance & Referral Service — Assistance is available to help callers
 identify and clarify needs, as well as locate resources and find support related to their
 individual caregiving 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 — Callers with complex or urgent needs who are not able to be served by other providers may receive consultation services from our Caregiver Specialist that include 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 respite have the option to receive short-term services in the home or community-based settings. Care is subsidized by the program on a sliding fee scale basis based on income and / or need criteria. The goal of the program is to offer short-term assistance while more permanent care is arranged.

To reach these services call the 2-1-1 Community Information Line
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. 
  Community Information Line:   2-1-1 or, 206.461.3200
  Toll Free:                                       800.621.4636
  TDD Line:                                      206.461.3610

 After business hours calls are answered by the 24-Hour Crisis Line.