How to Get North Florida VA Caregiver Support
Connect a Veteran’s caregiver with VA benefits information, counseling, education, local referrals, and in-home support routes.
Start here
Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274 and ask to connect with the North Florida/South Georgia Caregiver Support Program serving Jacksonville.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern
See North Florida caregiver servicesWhat to have ready
- Veteran’s identification and enrollment information if available
- Caregiver contact information and relationship
- Daily care tasks and support gaps
- Questions about training, counseling, benefits, respite, or in-home help
Words you can use
“I care for a Veteran in Duval County and need help with [task or gap]. Please connect me with the North Florida caregiver team and explain which program fits.”
Steps in order
- 1
Describe daily care work and the immediate gap.
- 2
Ask which national or local caregiver program fits.
- 3
Confirm enrollment or application requirements.
- 4
Keep ElderSource respite routes active too.
If the first answer is no or wait
For a Veteran in crisis, call 988 and press 1 or text 838255; call 911 for immediate danger.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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