I'm the full time caregiver of my brother who is 52 years old suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, and other mental illness. I'm looking to get into a support group but don't know where to look. I'm in Massachusetts.
Thank you
I'm the full time caregiver of my brother who is 52 years old suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, and other mental illness. I'm looking to get into a support group but don't know where to look. I'm in Massachusetts.
Thank you
Hi, Lisa -
I am Nichole and work here at Caregiver Action Network. Welcome to the Care Community! I am so happy you reached out here and shared a bit of your caregiving story.
Support groups are often a crucial part of self-care when you're a caregiver. It helps remind us that we're not alone, because caregiving - particularly when caring for a loved one living with mental health issues - can be isolating. There may be a number of support group options to consider - some in person and some virtual. I suggest reaching out to our Caregiver Help Desk to help talk through options and find something that works best for you.. The Caregiver Help Desk hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern time.During those hours, you can reach someone live via chat, e-mail, or phone. You can also reach out after hours and leave a message (it usually takes a business day or two for someone to get back to you).
You can chat with Help Desk by clicking the "Help Desk" button you're seeing at the botton right of your screen. If you prefer to call, you can call 855-227-3640.
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of any more assistance. I hope I have been some help!
Nichole