How to Ask for Caregiver Support and Respite in Volusia County
Screen for respite, caregiver assessment, support groups, training, and other help without assuming funding or an opening.
Start here
Call ElderSource at 888-242-4464 for caregiver screening. For Council on Aging respite and support groups, call 386-262-5247; its weekday respite program focuses on qualified families caring for someone with early-stage dementia.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; COA respite 386-262-5247
See COA respite detailsWhat to have ready
- Age and Volusia ZIP code of the person receiving care
- Daily care and supervision tasks
- Caregiver schedule, health, work, and signs of burnout
- Diagnosis or stage information requested by a specific respite program
Words you can use
“I provide unpaid care in Volusia County. The unsafe caregiver gap is [describe]. Please screen for respite, caregiver support, and programs that match the person’s needs.”
Steps in order
- 1
Describe the actual daily work and immediate gap.
- 2
Ask which caregiver assessment applies.
- 3
Confirm diagnosis, schedule, funding, contribution, and opening requirements.
- 4
Request reassessment after a major change.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask which meal, adult-day, transportation, or long-term-care route can start separately while respite is pending.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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