Offers community education programs at various locations, virtually, and by request.

Offers training programs on how to improve communication with and care for persons with memory loss.

Provides an evidence based, eight-session educational program for families, friends, and significant others on mental health conditions so that they may better understand and advocate for their loved ones. Presenters are trained family members who have loved ones with an emotional or mental disorder.

Provides counseling services, coordinating and monitoring support services for the elderly to help with home health aides, transportation, meals-on-wheels, companions, homemakers, bill management and other social services

Provides education and training for caregiving in the home.

Community education classes on various topics such as providing women who are first time mothers with information and knowledge, caring for family members with diseases and medical diagnosis, and for protecting your family in the event of medical emergencies.

Provides an education program on topics that may be useful to those who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health symptoms. Focus is to build the sense of available resources and to network with others. Topics may include advocating for child’s rights at school and in health care settings; preparation for and respond to crisis situations (self-harm, suicide attempts, etc.);the importance of self care.

Offers a variety of services to caregivers. Services are designed to fill gaps in current community services. Included are reimbursements for limited and temporary respite care, caregiver training to assist in the areas of health, nutrition, financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems related to caregiving roles. Support groups, information about services available to caregivers, a lending library, and individual training for caregivers in the home are also offered.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program offers caregiver training.

Provides an education program for loved ones or family members of individuals with mental illness. Classes provide information on the biology of the brain, latest research findings, medications, self care, treatment, coping skills, and resources available for advocacy. Instructors are trained family members.

Provides four introductory sessions to Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

Caregiver's Cafe is a monthly interactive support platform for caregivers and those involved with the care team. It involves monthly support calls, support, and advocacy. Each participant receives a monthly newsletter that has tips and information to help make caregiving easier.

Community education classes on various topics such as providing women who are first time mothers with information and knowledge, caring for family members with diseases and medical diagnosis, and for protecting your family in the event of medical emergencies.

Offers a variety of services to caregivers. Services are designed to fill gaps in current community services. Included are reimbursement for limited and temporary respite, counseling, caregiver training to assist in the areas of health, nutrition, financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems related to care giving roles. Support groups, information about services available to unpaid caregivers, and individual training for caregivers in the home are also offered.

Provides support groups, and educational workshops for those who are caring for a dependent person, usually an older relative. Topics include sensitivity to aging, stress management, communication skills, assisting with personal care, decision making, community resources, nutrition, dementia, legal & financial issues, and palliative care.

Provides a six-week education program designed to foster learning, healing and empowerment among parents and families of children and adolescents living with a mental illness. Participants learn about several mental illnesses and their impact on the brain, as well as information about treatments, evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects.

Assists caregivers in the challenges they face as they care for a loved one. Available help includes online and written resources, support group that meets virtually/by phone weekly, reimbursement for limited and temporary respite care, educational workshops, and speaking events.

All Franklin County residents needing assistance with navigating social service programs.

The Caregiver Support Program addresses the growing needs of informal caregivers providing care for loved ones at home. Services provided through this program include in-home caregiver training, one-on-one support by a case manager, information and caregiver referrals to community providers, legal services, and respite assistance. This program includes the following: Information + Referral Services provide information and referral to community based supports, including transportation, support groups, home health services, hospice, and health services. Planning Resources provide caregivers with resources and referrals for support regarding Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, and other legal questions. Medical Equipment Purchases to assist and compliment the care a caregiver provides. Medical equipment purchases are limited and determined by the program coordinator on a need basis. Purchases include but are not limited to linen savers, safety devices for doors and windows, and more. Project Lifesaver is a partnership with local law enforcement to provide search and rescue service, using radio technology to prevent or reduce the potential of harm to individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s, Down Syndrome, Autism, traumatic brain injuries, or other cognitive impairments who have a tendency to wander. Respite Care provides relief for the caregiver by arranging for services such as personal care, homemaking, or adult day services. This short-term assistance supports the well-being of caregivers as they balance their lives and caregiving responsibilities. The Caregiver Support program offers in-home training that includes a variety of topics related to caregiving.

Provides information and support to caregivers of older adults and adults living with a disability. Offers free workshops to community groups on topics related to caring for others. Offers telephone and in-person consultation for dealing with issues that arise in caring for others. Can provide short term respite care.

Offers a variety of services to caregivers. Included are assessments, training, information/assistance, supplemental services, respite and answers/counseling. Services are also available for grandparent caregivers raising grandchildren.

Provides caregiver training for those taking care of chronically ill, disabled, or elderly adults. Will provide in-home respite care.

Community education classes on various topics such as providing women who are first time mothers with information and knowledge, caring for family members with diseases and medical diagnosis, and for protecting your family in the event of medical emergencies.

Offers more than 35 workshops annually for professionals and paraprofessionals who serve older adults and individuals with a disability. Offers continuing education credits for social workers, nurses and nursing home administrators.

The Caregiver Support Program offers free support for private individuals that provide care to an older loved one, friend or neighbor or for a Kinship Caregiver who is raising children that are not their own, such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin or a family friend. Individual consultations, one-on-one skills training, speakers for any size groups, educational courses, lending library and literature help increase knowledge and ability to provide better care for a longer time. Care planning and subsidized case-managed assistance with professional in-home services are available to provide relief and safety for caregivers. AAA 9 offers support for caregivers and is your one-stop-shop for all your caregiving needs including: information and assistance, individual consultations, one-on-one skills training and a multi-media lending library. Speakers are available to inform your group about PASSPORT, aging issues, caregiving issues, aging advocacy or any other topic related to aging. Schedule an AAA 9 professional to speak to your employees, church groups, service organization or other groups free of charge. AAA 9 can also customize a workshop to educate caregivers on a number of topics including: “Stress and Burnout in Caregiving", “Living With Alzheimer's", and many others.