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Caregiver support

VA Madison 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

Meghann Schmitt CISW

Caregiver Support Coordinator

VA Madison health care

Phone: 608-256-1901, ext. 12308

Email: Meghann.Schmitt@va.gov

Jennifer Pentinmaki LCSW

Caregiver Support Coordinator

VA Madison health care

Phone: 608-256-1901 ext. 10029

Email: jennifer.pentinmaki@va.gov

Susan Rankin LCSW

Caregiver Support Coordinator

VA Madison health care

Phone: 608-256-1901 ext. 16078

Email: susan.rankin@va.gov

Tiffany Edwards LCSW

Caregiver Support Program - Program Manager

VA Madison health care

Phone: 608-256-1901 ext. 14412

Email: tiffany.edwards2@va.gov

Care we provide at VA Madison health care

If you are a caregiver for a Veteran, you can get support by contacting a VA Madison 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 Madison region, have questions about caregiver support services nationwide, or just need someone to listen right now.

Phone: 855-260-3274