Hillsborough County · Veterans

How to Get VA Tampa Caregiver Support

Connect a Veteran’s caregiver with VA benefits information, coaching, training, peer support, and local resources.

Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026

Quick answer

Start here

Call James A. Haley VA at 813-972-2000, extension 105140, or the national VA Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274.

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Ask for extension 105140

See Tampa VA caregiver services

Before the call

What 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, benefits, respite, or in-home help

Opening script

Words you can use

“I care for a Veteran served by VA Tampa and need help with [task or gap]. Please connect me with caregiver support and explain which local or national program fits.”

The process

Steps in order

1
Describe daily care work and the immediate gap.
2
Ask which caregiver program fits.
3
Confirm enrollment or application requirements.
4
Keep county and aging-network respite routes active too.

Backup route

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.

Verification

Official sources

Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.

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