Caregiver support
VA Houston health care offers a number of services to support you and the Veteran you care for. Ask a caregiver support coordinator to help you find what you need, whether it's in-home help, someone to listen, or anything in between.
Connect with a support coordinator
Lashanta Dorsey-Lee, MSN, RN
Caregiver Support Coordinator
VA Houston health care
Phone:
Ronda Anderson, LCSW
Caregiver Support Coordinator
VA Houston health care
Phone:
Natosha LaCour, LCSW
Caregiver Support Program Manager
VA Houston health care
Phone:
Care we provide at VA Houston
If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting a VA Houston caregiver support coordinator. We can help with:
- Getting caregiver assistance available through VA
- Matching you with services and benefits
- Connecting you with local resources and programs
VA Caregiver Support Line
The Caregiver Support Line is available if you need support outside of the Houston region, have questions about caregiver support services nationwide, or just need someone to listen right now.
Phone: 855-260-3274
Caregiver Support Groups
Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
This monthly support group is open to PCAFC caregivers of Veterans. The group will provide information VA and community resources and time to interact and ask questions.
- When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
- Where: Virtually
- VA Outpatient Clinics: Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Lufkin, Texas City, and Tomball.
Point of Contact:
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 228634
More information: VA Caregiver Support Program
Program of General Caregivers
This monthly support group is open to general caregivers of Veterans. The group will provide information VA and community resources and time to interact and ask questions.
- When: Fourth Thursday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
- Where: Virtually
- VA Outpatient Clinics: Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Lufkin, Texas City, and Tomball.
Point of Contact:
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 228634
Caregivers of Aging Veterans
This weekly support group is for those who provide care for Veterans aged 60 and older. The group will provide information VA and community resources and time to interact and ask questions.
Topics of discussion:
- Cognitive health (neuropsychology)
- Physical health/medical course of aging (geriatric medicine)
- Managing behavioral changes (psychology)
- Future planning (social work)
When: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Via Zoom or telephone
Points of Contact:
Dr. Brian Miller
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 223297
Dr. Tabina Choudhury
Call 713-791-1414, ext. 226982
Caregiver Classes
Empowered Caregiver Series for Veterans
Join us for this free, virtual caregiver series for Veterans who serve as caregivers, caregivers of Veterans, and those who serve Veterans in the community. This series is a collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association & Veterans Affairs. Click the tabs below for more information.
February 11, 2025 | Building Foundations of Caregiving
February 11, 2025
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Explore the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team, and managing caregiver stress.
March 11, 2025 | Supporting Independence
March 11, 2025
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Focuses on helping the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, providing the right amount of support, and balancing safety and independence while managing expectations.
April 8, 2025 | Communicating Effectively
April 8, 2025
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Teaches how dementia affects communication, including tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.
May 13, 2025 | Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
May 13, 2025
12 pm - 1:30 pm
Details common behavior changes and how they are a form of communication, non-medical approaches to behaviors, and when additional help is needed.
June 10, 2025 | Exploring Care and Support Services
June 10, 2025
12 pm - 2 pm
Examine how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care, and end-of-life care.