A program of support for family caregivers of Veterans who have a serious injury (including psychological trauma), which was caused or made worse by their active-duty service on or after September 11, 2001, and who need personal care services because they can't perform one or more activities of daily living and/or need in-person supervision. Examples of support caregivers may receive are: * Caregiver education and training * A monthly stipend (payment) * Travel, lodging and financial assistance when traveling with the Veteran to receive care * Access to health care benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), if you don't already qualify for care or services under another health care plan * Mental health services and counseling * Up to 30 days per year of respite care

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides: * Heart 2 Heart Memory Café - Meets at the Granite Falls Senior Center for people with memory loss and their caregivers * Caregiver Support Group * Diabetes Support Group * Grief Support Group

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver specialists offer presentations, workshops, classes and skill building exercises to help inform and support family caregivers. Caregiver workshops offer a fun and educational experience for caregivers. Speakers from a wide variety of caregiver related fields offer presentations and skill building exercises to help inform and support family caregivers. There is also time for peer counseling and fellowship among participants. Each county has a Caregivers workshop that provides education to the communities on caregiver issues.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Minnesota State Operated Community Services (MSOCS) are services run directly by the state of Minnesota. MSOCS provides residential and vocational support services for people with disabilities.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources. Focuses on improving self-care by learning a new set of skills or "tools." Topics include: * Reduce stress * Improve self-confidence * Manage time, set goals, and solve problems * Communicate in challenging situations * Make tough decisions * Locate helpful resources A national program based on the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Learn more about the program

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Caregiver support group * Grief support group * Latino Group support and activities for caregivers and their care receiver

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides support groups including: * Caregivers * Parkinson's Caregivers * Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers * Low Vision

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Minnesota State Operated Community Services (MSOCS) are services run directly by the state of Minnesota. MSOCS provides residential and vocational support services for people with disabilities.