Caregiver education and support
Family Caregiver Alliance
Start with caregiver education, care planning, support groups and a state by state service finder. Programs and navigation by location.
Find local help and community support.
Our deepest listings are in Southwest Florida, where the Lantern Project is based. In other states, you will find the national lines and statewide starting points we have verified so far, and the directory grows state by state. Every listing is checked before it appears.
Lantern Community Resource is a directory that helps individuals and families find support services in their area. Choose a state to browse community resources, crisis support, therapy, life coaching and other local services.
Immediate danger or a medical emergency?
Call 911. For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988.
Describe the kind of help you need.
Select a state to see free community, referral and crisis resources first. Free professional resource listings are available separately when relevant.
Caregiver starting points
Emotional support and practical navigation can belong together.
These independent organizations can help you explore caregiver-specific information and local services.
Local aging and respite service navigation
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the Administration for Community Living that connects older adults and caregivers with local agencies, services and practical support.
Caregiver education and support
Caregiver Action Network
Find caregiver education, planning tools and starting points for emotional, financial, legal and respite related questions.
For service providers
List your service, free
- Be found by people actively looking for the help you offer.
- Show that your service passed a real review by The Guided Pathway Foundation, a 501(c)(3); placements cannot be bought.
- No fee, contract or sales call. Keep your listing information accurate and current.
- Receive a free offer of Lantern cards or magnets for your location and a break-room card for staff.
Published listing standards
- Your service is real and open to the public.
- Your website matches the service description.
- Credentials are checked where your work requires them.
- Your category and service area are accurate.
- Listings are informational and never an endorsement, referral, certification or guarantee.
Applying takes about five minutes. A person reviews every request and replies within one to two business days.
Confirm details directly
Programs, credentials, hours, eligibility and service areas can change. Confirm details directly with each organization before relying on a service.