How to Get VA Caregiver Support From Highlands County
Use the national Caregiver Support Line to reach the VA medical-center team serving the veteran.
Start here
Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274. The team can explain caregiver programs, provide counseling and education, and connect the caregiver with the correct local VA Caregiver Support Program team.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern
See VA caregiver supportWhat to have ready
- Highlands County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I care for a veteran in Highlands County and need help with [task or gap]. Please connect me with the correct local caregiver-support team and explain which program fits.”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
- 3
Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
- 4
Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Highlands County at 863-402-6500 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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