Caregivers
General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)
Education, training, counseling, and peer support for caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care - with fewer eligibility requirements than PCAFC.
Who this is for
In plain language
What General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) covers
- Skills training and self-care education for caregivers
- Counseling and peer-support mentoring
- Available to caregivers of veterans of any service era
VA Caregiver Support Program (PGCSS & PCAFC)Official video - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - theSITREP
The full picture
Everything you need to know
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Key facts & current figures
- Open to caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care, with fewer requirements than PCAFC (no stipend, but real support).
- Includes skills training, self-care education, counseling, and peer mentoring.
- Start by calling the Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 or your local Caregiver Support Coordinator.
General figures, current as of December 2025 and reviewed each year. Your exact amount depends on your situation - always confirm on va.gov.
How PGCSS differs from the PCAFC stipend program
- PGCSS has far fewer requirements. It is open to caregivers of any veteran enrolled in VA health care, from any service era, regardless of the disability rating.
- There is no monthly stipend, but the training, counseling, and support are real and completely free.
What you get
- Skills training and self-care education, individual counseling and support groups, and peer mentoring from other caregivers.
- Help connecting to respite care and community resources so you are not figuring it out alone.
How to start
- Call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274, or ask for your local Caregiver Support Coordinator at the veteran's VA medical center.
- There is no long application - a quick call gets the conversation started.
The bigger picture for your family
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See what you qualify for
Education, training, counseling, and peer support for caregivers of veterans enrolled in VA health care - with fewer eligibility requirements than PCAFC.
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Apply for the benefit
Contact your local Caregiver Support Coordinator or call the VA Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274.
Who to call & where to go
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