Where to Find Professional Help or Support Groups
By Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr, Contributing Writers
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- the community pages of the phone directory
- the local county medical society, which can provide a list of counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists
- religious service agencies
- community health clinics
- religious and spiritual advisors
- United Way's "First Call for Help"
- a hospital's social service department
- online or offline support groups
- parish nurses
- Area Agency on Aging
Ask for help from a counselor who is familiar with the needs of caregivers.
