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Caregiver support

VA Alexandria health care offers a number of services to support you and the Veteran you care for. Ask a caregiver support coordinator to help you find what you need, whether it's in-home help, someone to listen, or anything in between.

Connect with a support coordinator

Carolyn Christy Blackstone MSW, LCSW

Social Worker

VA Alexandria health care

Phone: 318-466-4383

Email: Carolyn.Blackstone@va.gov

Linda Heiman MSW,LCSW, BACS

Social Worker

VA Alexandria health care

Phone: 318-466-4383

Email: linda.heiman@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Alexandria

If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting a VA Alexandria caregiver support coordinator. We can help with:

  • Getting caregiver assistance available through VA
  • Matching you with services and benefits 
  • Connecting you with local resources and programs

VA Caregiver Support Line

The Caregiver Support Line is available if you need support outside of the Alexandria region, have questions about caregiver support services nationwide, or just need someone to listen right now.

Phone: 318-466-4383