Community Resource Page

Navigating a new situation or place of residence can be daunting, especially when life throws you those unexpected curve balls.  New chronic illness diagnoses or other medical setbacks and changes in functional mobility affect the caregiver and families, as well as the patient. 

Supporting caregivers in their attempts to maintain their own physical, mental, and emotional health is crucial for all involved.  And being connected with community and area resources is paramount. 

I happen to live in an amazing and connected community with folks who reach out to others and tons of public and privately funded social programs.  However, not all neighborhoods are created equal.  And, more and more, I'm discovering that the variability of access to state and local resources is huge.  Below is a list of just a few local and national organizations for you to peruse.  Hopefully, you or someone you know can benefit.

HELP me grow this list!  Please note that this is simply an arena for connecting you with nonprofit and for-profit entities that may be of interest.   Care By Air, LLC is not legally bound by any agreements with said organizations.  Scroll down to subscribe to our newsletter, where you can keep up-to-date OR email me at:  teri@care-by-air.com with your recommendations.  Let's grow this list together!

LOCAL & NATIONAL CAREGIVING RESOURCES: 

Area Agency on Aging 

This agency is designated by each state to address the needs of older adults and their caregivers.  Some states' agency offices may also have available resources or links to resources for adults 18+ living with disabilities.  Websites:  Denver -- Denver Regional Council of Governments AAA (Area Agency on Aging) and National "Connecting People to Services" page --Administration for Community Living    

Cancer Hope Network 

National, nonprofit organization offering free and confidential one-on-one emotional support to adult patients with cancer and their families.

Phone (toll free):   1-877-467-3638 

Website:  https://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/

Cancer Support Community^®

Nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and research for people living with cancer.  

Phone:  202-659-9709 or Toll-Free:  888-793-9355   Website:  www.cancersupportcommunity.org

Caregiver Action Network

New information about caregiving during the Coronavirus Pandemic:  https://caregiveraction.org/covid-19

CAREGIVER HELPLINE: CALL 1-855-227-3640 or chat with them (Caregiver Action Network) HERE

Centennial Home Care Assistance

This company's vision is to "help older adults and seniors with non-medical activities of daily living including meal preparation, assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, light housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation and much more."  Their office is located in the Willow Creek Community, in Centennial, south of Denver. Website

Colorado Respite Coalition   

This is a vital Colorado-wide resource program for caregivers of adults and children with extensive care needs.  A division of Easterseals Colorado, they coordinate with a huge array of partners, and promote awareness of and access to respite care services and resources that impact the lives of caregivers and care receivers, alike.  Website:  ColoradoCaregiving.org   Phone:  1-844-265-2372

Lutheran Family Services

Their older adult and caregiver services (OACS) program provides senior care management to older adults, their caregivers, and families.  Rocky Mountain Region Website 

NEW!!!  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

This government agency, titled SAMHSA for short, offers innumerable fact sheets about various forms of mental illness and substance abuse, as well as information on how to deal with each as caregivers, parents, and other support persons.  They also have pages of information on dealing with infectious diseases.  Definitely worth a look, especially in light of COVID-19.  

Toll-free Phone Number:  1-877-726-4727

Website:  https://www.samhsa.gov/

Email:  Info@samhsa.hhs.gov