Family Caregiver Support Program
Connect with a Caregiver Specialist for information, planning, support groups, training, and help exploring respite services. Call MassOptions to get connected.
Open the Mass.gov program page →For family caregivers and friends
You care for someone. You deserve support, too.
Caregiving can change from one week to the next. Start with one question, one phone call, or one person who can help you sort out what comes next.
Find caregiver resourcesYou do not have to figure out every step alone
Start small. Ask for the help that fits.
Community Caregivers US grew from families and neighbors helping each other. In Billerica, our volunteers may be able to assist with grocery shopping or pharmacy pickup, and we can try to connect people with community resources. Our volunteers do not provide transportation, in-home personal care, medical care, or emergency response.
If you are not sure what to ask for, use this form to ask about caregiver resources, local programs, or volunteering. You do not need to be low-income to contact us. We review requests based on the need, our volunteer capacity, and whether they fit our service boundaries.
Trusted places to start
Caregiver resources
MassOptions
Call 1-800-243-4636 to speak with trained specialists about services and agencies for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
See the Massachusetts aging-services network →Billerica Council on Aging
Explore local programs, outreach, activities, and support for older adults and families in Billerica.
Visit the Billerica Council on Aging →Eldercare Locator
Find aging services in your area, including nutrition programs, caregiver education, respite support, and other local services. Call 1-800-677-1116.
Open the Eldercare Locator →National Institute on Aging
Read practical information on caregiving, care planning, and choosing long-term care settings.
Read the NIA guide →AARP HomeFit Guide
Use the HomeFit guide and worksheets to review ways a home can be more comfortable and easier to navigate as needs change.
Get the HomeFit guide →These independent resources have their own eligibility rules, services, and privacy practices. Contact each organization directly to confirm current details.
Caregiver community
Need help figuring out the next step?
Tell us what would make things easier. We will respond as a neighbor, explain what our volunteers can and cannot do, and point you toward another resource when that is the right fit.
Send a basic support request