If your loved one is in danger right now, call 911.

IF YOU NEED HELP RIGHT NOW

911

Medical emergency, fire or immediate danger.
Call 911. Open 24/7.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, for you or your loved one.
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Press 2 for Spanish. Open 24/7.

Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis support for veterans and the people who love them.
Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255. Open 24/7.

Crisis Text Line
Overwhelmed and can’t talk out loud? Text with a trained volunteer.
Text HOME to 741741. Open 24/7.

Poison Help
A medication mix-up, a double dose or something swallowed.
Call 1-800-222-1222. Open 24/7.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
When a home or caregiving situation has become unsafe.
Call 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788. Open 24/7.

Adult Protective Services
Report abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an older adult.
Find your state’s office at napsa-now.org/help-in-your-area. Hours vary by state.

National Elder Fraud Hotline
When an older parent has been scammed.
Call 1-833-372-8311. Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm ET.

SOMEONE TO TALK TO

Eldercare Locator
Connects you to your parent’s local Area Agency on Aging: meals, rides, in-home help and more.
Call or text 1-800-677-1116, or visit eldercare.acl.gov. Weekdays.

AARP Family Caregiving Resource Line
Help finding caregiving resources. You don’t have to be a member.
Call 1-877-333-5885. Spanish: 1-888-971-2013. Weekdays.

Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver consultations and a free care-planning tool.
Call 1-800-445-8106, or visit caregiver.org. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Pacific.

Caregiver Action Network Help Desk
Talk with a caregiving expert about any problem.
Call 855-227-3640, or live chat at caregiveraction.org. Mon–Fri, 8am–7pm ET.

VA Caregiver Support Line
For anyone caring for a veteran in VA health care.
Call 1-855-260-3274. Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm ET.

NAMI HelpLine
Mental health information and support for families. Not a crisis line.
Call 1-800-950-6264, or text NAMI to 62640. Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET.

SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referrals for mental health or substance use.
Call 1-800-662-4357. Open 24/7.

National Respite Locator
Find respite care so you can take a real break.
Search at archrespite.org, anytime.

DEMENTIA AND SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline
Dementia behaviors, diagnosis, care decisions and caregiver stress.
Call 1-800-272-3900. Open 24/7.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Talk with a licensed social worker about dementia care.
Call 1-866-232-8484, or text 646-586-5283. 7 days a week (shorter hours on weekends).

Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Line
Support and referrals for families living with Lewy body dementia.
Call 1-800-539-9767 and leave a message. They call back within 3 business days.

Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline
Parkinson’s questions and care partner resources, in English and Spanish.
Call 1-800-473-4636. Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm ET.

American Cancer Society
Cancer information, rides to treatment and caregiver support.
Call 1-800-227-2345. Open 24/7.

MEDICARE, BENEFITS AND LOCAL HELP

Medicare
Coverage, claims and plan questions.
Call 1-800-633-4227. Open 24/7 (except some holidays).

SHIP Medicare Counseling
Free, unbiased one-on-one Medicare help from a local counselor who sells nothing.
Call 1-877-839-2675, or visit shiphelp.org. Hours vary by state.

Social Security
Retirement, disability and representative payee questions.
Call 1-800-772-1213. Mon–Fri, 8am–7pm your local time.

211
Local help with food, utilities, rides and housing.
Dial 211, or visit 211.org. Hours vary by area.

BenefitsCheckUp
A free online tool that finds programs to help pay for food, medicine and utilities.
Visit benefitscheckup.org, anytime.

END OF LIFE AND HOSPICE

CaringInfo
Free advance directive forms for your state and plain-language guides to hospice and grief.
Visit caringinfo.org, anytime.

VA Caregiver Support Line
Grief and palliative care information for families of veterans.
Call 1-855-260-3274. Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm ET.

Serenity & Sweet Tea isn’t a crisis service, and I’m not a doctor, nurse or counselor. I’m a daughter caring for her Daddy who gathered these so you don’t have to hunt for them. Numbers and hours can change, so check the organization’s website if something doesn’t connect.