Resources for Caregivers
Brain injuries don’t just affect those who experience them. Oftentimes parents, spouses, children, family members and friends must help care for injured veterans. If you find yourself in a caregiving position, we are here for you. Below are resources and peer support opportunities to help you along the way:
Caregiving for a loved one with a brain injury
The role of the caregiver in supporting a military veteran who is suffering from a brain injury is crucial. In this video, Dr. Rebecca Van Horn, a psychiatrist and U.S. Army Reservist, and Col. (Ret.) Dr. Sidney Hinds, provide tips for military caregivers to make sure their loved one is getting the best possible care.
We’re proud to partner with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Project Enlist is proud to call The Elizabeth Dole Foundation a program partner. EDF is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers.
You can access their resources here.
Connect with those who get it: peer support resources
Are you interested in attending monthly support group meetings via Zoom to talk with other caregivers navigating persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS), or suspected Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)?
Our groups meet once a month:
We also have support groups on Facebook!
Join our PCS Resources Facebook group or our CTE Resources Facebook group to connect with members of the CLF community. The groups are private, and monitored by CLF to maintain a safe, respectful environment for all members.
These groups are a great forum for resources, support, coping strategies, and finding hope for those coping with or caring for someone with post-concussion symptoms or suspected CTE.