Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
Aging and Adult Services
The caregiver support program serves unpaid caregivers of: Older adults, persons with dementia of any age, persons with disabilities, and older adults caring for minor children. Provides access to resources and services, counseling, caregiver and dementia education, support groups, respite care, and assistive supplies.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah Area Agencies on Aging (Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
State Aging and Adult Services website links to AAAs and also provides information about all state aging and caregiver programs.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Home and Community Based Alternatives Program
Utah’s Home and Community Based Alternatives program is a non-Medicaid program that provides personal care in the home. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:
– Care management
– Personal care
– Chore services
– Adult day services
– Respite
– Personal emergency response system
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Five County Area Agency on Aging
1070 West 1600 South Building B, PO Box 1550 (84771) Saint George UT 84770
Phone: (435) 673-3548
Bear River Area Agency on Aging
170 North Main St. Logan UT 84321
Phone: (435) 752-7242
Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging
375 South Carbon Avenue PO Box 1106 Price UT 84501
Phone: (435) 637-4268
Uintah Basin Area Agency on Aging
330 East 100 South Roosevelt UT 84066
Phone: (435) 722-4518
Davis County Department of Family Health and Senior Services
22 South State Street, 3rd Floor
Phone: (801) 525-5050
Six County Area Agency on Aging
250 North Main Street P.O. Box 820 Richfield UT 84701
Phone: (435) 893-0721
Weber-Morgan Area Agency on Aging
237 26th Street #320 Ogden UT 84401
Phone: (801) 625-3770
Salt Lake County Aging Services
2001 South State Street Suite S1500 Salt Lake City UT 84190
Phone: (385) 468-3200
San Juan County Area Agency on Aging
117 South Main Street P.O. Box 9 Monticello UT 84535
Phone: (435) 587-3225
Mountainland Area Agency on Aging
586 East 800 NorthOrem UT 84097
Phone: (801) 229-3804
Tooele County Aging & Adult Services
59 East Vine Street Tooele UT 84074
Phone: (435) 882-2870
Council on Aging/ Golden Age Center
330 South Aggie Vernal UT 84078
Phone: (435) 789-2169
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
New Choices Waiver
Utah’s New Choices Waiver is a Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Services may include:
-Adult day care
-Case management
-Respite care
-Specialized medical equipment
-Attendant care
-Assistive technology devices
-Home delivered meals
-Non medical transportation services
Care Recipient Eligibility
-Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
-Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Utah Department of Health: 800-662-9651 option 6
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Utah
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Medicaid Profiles by State
Explore every state’s Medicaid and CHIP program to learn about coverage for low-income adults, Medicaid/CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes and systems on the State Profiles map – by clicking on the map or select from drop down to see each state’s Medicaid and CHIP profile. Scroll down to the bottom page of the State profile to check eligibility requirements, enrollment process, etc.
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
Contact Information
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
Also visit the online treatment locator to find help near you.
Contact Information
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Federally funded program that offers counseling on Medicare benefits to people who have Medicare, are Medicare eligible, or their family members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Family member of a Medicare recipient or Medicare eligible person.
Caregiver Eligibility
Family member of a Medicare recipient or Medicare eligible person.
Contact Information
(800) 541-7735
Utah County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(801) 326-2372
Utah Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Provides Utah’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Disability Law Center
A nonprofit organization providing legal services to Utah residents with disabilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake
Low cost legal services providing representation in: Domestic violence and abuse, adult guardianships, and family law clinic.
Contact Information
(801) 328-8849
Utah Adult Protective Services (APS) and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Make a report by phone by calling (800) 371-7897.
Make a report online by clicking here.
Utah Legal Services
A nonprofit law firm providing free legal assistance to low-income residents of Utah.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Medicaid Aging Waiver Program
Government program that provides services to elderly and disabled Medicaid receivers who live at home but meet the criteria for placement in a nursing facility. Services include:
– Care management
– Adult day services
– Chore service
– Medication reminder system
– Home modification
– Assistive technology
– Home delivered meals
– Caregiver training
– Respite
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Office of Licensing, Department of Human Services
Provides online directory of statewide licensed facilities, including adult day services.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(801) 326-2372
Utah Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides online directory of hospice agencies and palliative care programs in Utah.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah Independent Living Council
A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah’s Home and Community Based Alternatives Program
Government program provided through local area agencies on aging (AAAs) that coordinates services to assist frail elderly persons living at home. Services include:
– Care management
– Personal care
– Chore services
– Adult day services
– Respite
– Personal emergency response system.
The cost of services is based on a sliding scale.
To learn more about this program and apply, contact your local AAA. Find your local office here.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Utah Health Care Association
Provides online directory of nursing homes in Utah.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Utah Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Provides online directory of hospice agencies and palliative care programs in Utah.