Federally funded under the Older Americans Act, this program offers help to caregivers who are:
- Caring for an adult age 60 or older, or
- Age 60 years or older and caring for grandchildren or other young relatives who are age 18 or younger
Services Available
- Information about local services and supports
- Assistance from a trained Caregiver Coordinator to help caregivers assess needs and access support services
- Individual and family counseling, support groups, and training
- Respite care for caregivers
Services are provided FREE to qualifying participants. There is no means test. Individuals must be given the opportunity to contribute to the cost of the services; however, no one can be denied service due to inability or unwillingness to contribute.
Seeking Local Services
For information about the family caregiver support program and services in your area, contact a caregiver coordinator at your Regional Human Service Center.
Aging Services Division Contact Information:
Aging Services Division
1237 West Divide Avenue, Suite 6
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: (701) 328-4601
TTY: (701) 328-3480
Fax: (701) 328-4061
dhsaging@nd.gov
ND Aging and Disability Resource-LINK (800) 451-8693 [National]
