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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

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

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

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

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

https://www.caregiver.org

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

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Center

https://www.wvadrc.com/

The West Virginia Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and partner agencies are a bridge to available resources to assist you and your family with questions about long-term care services and supports that may allow you or your loved one to remain at home and active in the community for as long as possible.

Contact Information

1-866-981-2372

West Virginia Area Agencies on Aging (West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services)

http://www.wvseniorservices.gov/GettingAnswers/OverviewofAgingProgramsInWestVirginia/AreaAgenciesonAging/tabid/97/Default.aspx

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)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within West Virginia, call: (877) 987 3646 Outside of West Virginia, call: (304) 558 3317

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

The Aged and Disabled Medicaid Waiver provides in home and community services for elderly or disabled persons. Family members can be hired and compensated as the personal care attendant, excluding spouses and legal guardians. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services: 304-558-3317

West Virginia’s Lighthouse program is a non-Medicaid program that provides personal care, mobility, nutrition, and housekeeping supportive services. The program allows certain family members to be hired, trained, and compensated as a caregiver.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services: 304-558-3317

toll free: 877-987-3646

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.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Program

http://www.wvsilc.org/rypas.htm

The Ron Yost Personal Assistance Program is a non-Medicaid program that enables individuals with severe disabilities to remain living at home and within the community with the help of a personal care assistant. Family members, including spouses, are permitted to be hired and compensated as the personal care attendant. Personal care attendants are intended to assist the care recipient with daily living activities such as bathing, meal preparation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, mobility, transportation, grooming, etc.. Recognized disabilities include but are limited to Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

West Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council: 304-766-4624

toll free: 1-855-855-9743 

Government Benefits and General Information

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – West Virginia

https://www.wvnavigate.org/SitePages/Home.aspx#/

The ADRC centers provide information and access to long-term care support and services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(866) 987-2372 See website for local listings

Benefits.gov

http://www.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 – West Virginia

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

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.

The FAIR Program, available in every county of West Virginia, offers relief to family caregivers. FAIR gives caregivers the time to do things most of us take for granted—run errands, keep appointments, visit family and friends, shop for groceries, or even take a nap. FAIR clients (family caregivers) can receive up to sixteen hours of respite per week, based on need and availability of hours and trained staff.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within West Virginia, call: (877) 987 3646 Outside of West Virginia call: (304) 558 3317

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

Toll-Free: 877-267-2323

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

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

(800) 896-7628

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/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

1-800-662-4357

West Virginia County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://www.veterans.wv.gov/aboutus/Pages/default.aspx

West Virginia Medicaid

https://dhhr.wv.gov/bms/Pages/default.aspx

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

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(888) 483-0797

West Virginia Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP)

http://www.wvship.org/

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(877) 987-4463

West Virginia’s Division of Veteran’s Affairs

http://www.veterans.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(888) 838 2332 (304) 558-3661

West Virginia’s Seniors

http://www.wvseniors.org/

An online resource for seniors and caregivers in West Virginia with chat rooms and online group discussions on a range of topics. Its website offers a Homes and Services directory of aging services including:
– Adult day care
– In-home care
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Certified Alzheimer’s Units
– Elder Abuse help lines

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(888) 982-4464

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Community Living Services Program (CLSP)

http://www.mtstcil.org

Government program assists people with disabilities remain independent in their community by providing services including:
– Home modifications
– Assistive devices and equipment
– Communication services
– Vehicle modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To be connected to your local Center for Independent Living within West Virginia, call: (866) 687-8245 TTY: (304) 525-3324

Hospice Council of West Virginia

http://www.hospicecouncilofwv.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Service Area Map allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

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Raleigh County Commission on Aging LIGHTHOUSE Program

https://raleighseniors.org/in-home/lighthouse-program/

Government program assists adults who need help with activities of daily life who are not Medicaid eligible remain independent in their own homes by helping to pay for in-home care and transportation services.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within West Virginia, call: (877) 987 3646 Outside of West Virginia, call: (304) 558 3317 LIGHTHOUSE: (304) 255-1397 Ext. 110 (800) 463-4780

West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services

http://www.wvseniorservices.gov/

Website offers Local Providers directory of aging services that helps consumers locate providers and programs in their communities. Services include:
– Adult day services
– In-home care
– Care Management
– Elder abuse help lines

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA within West Virginia, call: (877) 987 3646 Outside of West Virginia, call: (304) 558 3317

West Virginia Centers for Independent Living

http://www.mtstcil.org/

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

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

To be connected to your local Center for Independent Living within West Virginia, call: (866-687-8245) TTY: (304) 525-3324

West Virginia County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

http://www.veterans.wv.gov/aboutus/Pages/default.aspx

West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

http://www.wvdrs.org/

DRS is a state-wide program that helps people with disabilities obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living and individual counseling.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 642-8207

West Virginia End-of-Life Care

http://www.wvendoflife.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Palliative Care Services allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(877) 209-8086

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Hospice Council of West Virginia

http://www.hospicecouncilofwv.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Service Area Map allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

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West Virginia End-of-Life Care

http://www.wvendoflife.org/

Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online Palliative Care Services allows the user to find member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have
advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(877) 209-8086

West Virginia Health Care Association

http://www.wvhca.org/

Offers an online Find a Facility of aging services including:
– Continuing care retirement communities
– Assisted living facilities
– Skilled-nursing
Also provides tips and suggested questions to ask when touring a facility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(888) 298-9842

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – West Virginia

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/West-Vigirgina-2023-1-1.pdf