Help for you, caring for someone with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or another serious mental illness

Free, confidential support and information for people with mental health conditions and their families, with a line for family caregivers.

Help for families of people with serious mental illness who won't or can't accept treatment, including what assisted outpatient treatment is.

Free guidance from caregiving experts on anything you're dealing with, for any condition.

Fact sheets, a care navigator tool and support for family caregivers of adults.

For caregivers of veterans: VA caregiver programs, local caregiver support coordinators and more.

A free 8-session class for family and friends of people with mental health conditions, taught by trained family members. Ask your local NAMI affiliate.

Support groups for friends and family of someone living with depression or bipolar disorder.

Online groups for family caregivers, any condition.

Finds the caregiver program near your parent. It's funded by the National Family Caregiver Support Program: counseling, support groups, caregiver training and respite breaks.

Find respite care, so someone else takes over for a few hours or days while you rest.

Your own health insurance usually covers therapy for stress, anxiety, depression or grief. Call the number on your card and ask for in-network therapists, or find one on Pairlo who understands caregiving.

Since 2024, your parent's doctor or therapist can bill Medicare for training you as their caregiver (for example, how to help with walking, bathing or behaviors). Ask at the next appointment.

A legal document someone signs while well, saying what mental health treatment they want in a crisis and who can decide. State-by-state forms and guides.

Financial and health care powers of attorney, HIPAA releases and more, ideally signed while your person can still sign. If they can't, an elder law or disability attorney can explain guardianship.