A recent VA briefing for MOAA and other veterans service organizations (VSOs) underscored the department’s commitment to seeing caregivers as partners in care ... and reinforced the urgency to move forward on legislation ensuring caregivers receive consistent and sustainable support.

 The VA Offices of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention highlighted ongoing and new efforts to strengthen caregiver resources during the July 15 meeting, emphasizing the growing alignment among federal and community partners to meet rising demand.

The department continues to build on long-standing caregiver programs, which MOAA helped champion through comprehensive caregiver legislation. The Caregiver Support Program (CSP), established in 2007, now includes two primary frameworks: the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). Together, these programs offer a wide range of services including caregiver training and skills development, respite care, counseling and wellness programs, and financial and legal planning services.

CSP teams are located at every medical center and provide personalized assistance. They serve as the primary point of contact for caregivers navigating VA and community resources.