Resources for Families and Caregivers
There are a wide variety of resources available for Families and Caregivers of wounded, ill, and injured servicemembers. The online portals listed below provide access to broad lists of programs, resources, and benefits available to assist Families and Caregivers supporting Wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers (Soldiers).
Soldier and Family Assistance Center
Soldier Family Assistance Centers (SFACs) are located near most Warrior Transition Units (WTUs) to assist Soldiers and their Families. SFACs are comprehensive, centralized coordinating offices that provide a variety of services to assist Soldiers and their Families with administrative and personal needs during their stay at the WTU.
National Caregiver Support Line
The National Caregiver Support Line is open Monday – Friday, 8a.m. to 11p.m. and Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 6p.m. (EST). Please call 855-260-3274 to speak with a licensed clinical social worker or visit www.caregiver.va.gov
to learn more about the assistance VA offers to caregivers and veterans.
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory (NRD)
is a website for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers, Veterans, their Families and those who support them. The NRD provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration on topics such as benefits & compensation, education & training, employment, Family & Caregiver support, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation & travel and other services & resources.
The NRD includes a section on specific resources for Families and Caregivers. ![]()
AW2 Community Support Network
The AW2 Community Support Network, an initiative of the Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2), connects severely wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families with local resources.

