Caregiver Supports

The Family Caregiver Support Program connects you with a Caregiver Specialist who provides free information, useful tips and resources, and other means of support to family caregivers. The Caregiver Specialist will help you create a customized care plan.

Family Caregiver Specialists can, at no cost to you, facilitate:

Access  

• Refer you to services and resources in your community.

Counseling and training  

• Advise you one-on-one.
• Help you plan for care wherever your loved one lives.
• Organize caregiver support groups.
• Run workshops and training.
• Provide educational materials.

Respite care  

• Relieve you temporarily from your caregiving responsibilities so you can get the rest and respite you need.

If you do not meet these eligibility criteria, there may still be other caregiver support services for you. Check out the full list of services and supports available to caregivers in Massachusetts.

Fill out our simple online form and get connected. Or, call us at 1-800-243-4636 and a call specialist can connect you. Call specialists are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Are you a family caregiver living in Massachusetts? Your support and care may include managing medications, getting to a doctor’s appointment, helping with groceries, or organizing finances.

Caregiving is a journey. You may just be starting to create a care plan, or already providing full-time care. Either way, caregiving is an emotional and physical time commitment, and the Executive Office of Aging & Independence is here to be your partner in managing any emotional, physical, and/or financial stress that can come from caring for a loved one.

The Agency partners with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to bring you the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series. This virtual series connects family caregivers in Massachusetts with information and resources regarding their caregiver responsibilities, as well as tips to care for themselves. Each webinar focuses on a different aspect of caregiving, such as self-care for caregivers and navigating family dynamics.

The Caring for the Caregiver webinar series brings simple, practical solutions to family caregivers throughout Massachusetts.

To watch previous episodes in the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series, click here or select specific episodes from the list below:

To watch previous episodes in the Caring for the Caregiver webinar series, click here or select specific episodes from the list below:

• Self-Care for Caregivers
• Fraud, Scams, and Financial Abuse – What Caregivers Should Know
• Ambiguous Loss
• Family Dynamics & Communication with Other Family Members
• Training Opportunities for Caregivers

For questions, comments, or feedback about the webinar series, email MassCaregiver@Mass.gov.

The below list (updated November 2025) includes virtual and in-person support groups for family caregivers in Massachusetts.

Support groups provide family caregivers with knowledge, self-care strategies, and support from their peers. These welcoming, supportive, and confidential groups are led by trained professionals and provide opportunities for caregivers to learn new skills, connect with other caregivers, and get information about community resources. 

All support groups are free and hosted by Family Caregiver Support Program staff.

Most groups listed below require caregivers register for the support groups in advance. Use the phone number or email address included with each listing to sign up. Support group listings are subject to change. Be sure to confirm the date, time, and location.

Support groups that do not state “in-person” are conducted virtually. Groups without a stated focus area (for example, grandparents raising grandchildren or adult children caring for parents) are for all family caregivers.

Fill out our simple online form and get connected. Or, call us at 1-800-243-4636 and a call specialist can connect you. Call specialists are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Below are some additional helpful resources for caregivers:

• Family Caregiver Advocacy Groups
• Memory & Dementia Supports
• Health & Wellness