Peer Role Model Programs | CAPTAIN JAMES A. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTH CARE CENTER - Caregiver Support Program

Caregiver must be 18 years or older and one of the following:

• A veteran's spouse, child, parent, stepfamily, or extended family member, OR
• Someone who lives with an eligible veteran full time, OR
• Someone who will live with an eligible veteran full time if designated by a family member

For General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) the veteran must:

• Need assistance with one or more activities of daily living, OR
• Need supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological impairment, other impairment or injury

For Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), the veteran must meet the following criteria: 1. Sustained or aggravated a serious injury (or illness) in the line of duty in the active military, naval or air service during any service era 2. Have a single or combined service-connected disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of 70% or more, AND 3. Be in need of personal care services (requiring in-person personal care services) for a minimum of six continuous months based on any one of the following: -An inability to perform an activity of daily living -A need for supervision/protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological, other impairment or injury -A need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which the ability of the Veteran to function in daily life, would be seriously impaired

Service Hours Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Caregiver Support Center Monday: 8:00 AM - Noon Tuesday: 8:00 AM - Noon Wednesday: 8:00 AM - Noon Thursday: 8:00 AM - Noon Friday: 8:00 AM - Noon

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Call, visit website, or visit the Caregiver Support Center for assistance Documents Required:

• No information has been provided by the Agency; contact for details

No fee

Lake County, IL