Resources for Caregivers

Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) Mississippr Department of Human Services

• Caregiver Information
• Caregiver Assistance
• Caregiver Respite
• Caregiver Education
• Caregiver Supplemental Information
• Virtual Support Group contact 205-670-5770 or email Jeremy Raines at jraines@m4a.org

Information, education and services for family caregivers on relief for caregivers, food, transportation and much more. Including a search engine of services by zip code and in various languages.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging can help you connect to your local Area Agency on Aging to get a listing of resources in your community that provides information and assistance for older adults and caregivers.

Need a specific area in Mississippi for help? Visit US Aging and enter your zip code to search for services in your area.

Local to Alabama? Use the AAA locator at county level on the Alabama Department of Senior Services.

Support for families caregiving for Veterans

211 Mississippi Helpline-Helping Mississippi in times of need

Mississippi Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association

Library of care resources to assist caregivers

• Stress
• Quick low cost meals
• Exercise
• Managing time
• Talking with your employer
• Asking for help
• Household tips
• Finances
• Talking with healthcare providers

Assisted Living, Senior Living, Home Care and Caregiver Support.

The mission of Mississippi Families for Kids is to ensure the permanency and well-being of children and families through the development of educational services and specialized training.

Parenting Assistance Line - information and support to nurture your family.

Support for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.

Services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families through education and advocacy.

Dedicated to helping parents realize their children’s significant gifts and talents, and demonstrating that with their love, guidance, and the right support, their children can live happy and productive lives.

The largest national nonprofit organization empowering families with individuals who are DeafBlind.

Support for people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources

Resource dedicated to providing education and support to families living with type 1 diabetes.

• Connects the people, data and resources needed to address health problems associated with seizures and the epilepsies
• Promotes education, policy, research and systemic change that will foster measurable and sustainable improvement for all people living with epilepsy.
• Support groups: call 800-332-1000

For more than 50 years, the Epilepsy Foundation has shone a light on epilepsy by promoting awareness and understanding, advocating for laws that matter to people with epilepsy, and funding epilepsy research.