Caregiver Support
You don’t have to do this alone.
Some people want to talk to others who get it.
Some people want structure.
Some people want professional support.
All of that is valid.
The Feral Caregiver Club
Caregiving can be lonely, especially when your social life consists mostly of doctors' offices and pharmacies.
Welcome to The Feral Caregiver Club. 🦝🩷
A free community where caregivers can ask questions, share wins, vent about the chaos, laugh at the absurdity, or just lurk.
No toxic positivity. No judgment. Just people who love their people, hate the circumstances, and actually get it.
If you want something a little more structured—
or just different kinds of support—these are good places to start.
Professional + Structured Support
Online Therapy (Flexible + Private)
https://www.online-therapy.com
Licensed therapists
Messaging + live sessions
Work at your own pace
Caregiver Action Network
https://www.caregiveraction.org
✔ Financial guidance
✔ Caregiver support + resources
✔ Help navigating real-life caregiving challenges
Imerman Angels (especially for cancer caregivers)
https://imermanangels.org
✔ 1-on-1 support
✔ Matched with someone who’s been through something similar
✔ Emotional + practical guidance
Family Caregiver Alliance
https://www.caregiver.org
✔ Online support groups
✔ Education + practical tools
✔ State-by-state resources
The Caregiver Space
https://thecaregiverspace.org
✔ Large online caregiver community
✔ Daily discussions + support
✔ More “real talk” than clinical
CancerCare (for cancer caregivers)
https://www.cancercare.org
✔ Free counseling
✔ Support groups led by oncology social workers
✔ Financial + emotional support
Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups
https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups
✔ Facilitated groups
✔ In-person + virtual options
✔ Condition-specific support
Caregiver Help Desk (Caregiver Action Network)
https://www.caregiveraction.org/helpdesk
✔ Real people
✔ Practical guidance
✔ Immediate support
National Family Caregiver Support Program
https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers
✔ Counseling
✔ Respite care
✔ Local services
Find Support Near You
https://eldercare.acl.gov
https://www.211.org
✔ Local support groups
✔ Caregiver services
✔ Community programs
Real Talk...
Some caregivers want therapy. Others want a support group. Some just want someone who understands why a three-minute phone call with an insurance company can ruin an entire Tuesday.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to getting support.
You can join a group, talk to a professional, find your people online, or simply know the resources are there when you need them.
You get to decide what support looks like for you.
And you're allowed to change your mind.
Find your people. Your way.
The Feral Caregiver shares resources and real-life caregiving experiences, not medical or mental health advice.
For clinical support, please consult a licensed professional.