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State programs that help family caregivers find respite, a class, or a local caregiver center. They do not replace emergency care.
These are starting points in California. Confirm the details with the organization. We do not decide who qualifies.
State program
California Department of Aging
The Department of Aging says 11 Caregiver Resource Centers serve families caring for adults with conditions such as Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's, and other disorders, and that every resident has a center. Core services include respite (help paying for temporary in-home support, adult day care, short-term care, and transportation), counseling, and support groups, at low or no cost.
State program
California Department of Aging
Area Agencies on Aging coordinate Family Caregiver Services. The department says services can include respite, a temporary break in or out of the home, and training. It lists who can get help, including adults 18 or older caring for someone 60 or older, and some caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. Outside California, the page lists the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
State agency
California Department of Aging
The department's caregiver page says state and local programs offer free information, guidance, classes, and connections. It points people to Caregiver Resource Centers and to Family Caregiver Services at local Area Agencies on Aging.