Caregiver and Illness Resource Page

Special Needs Caregivers & Families

Parent to Parent of New York State

Online workshops and webinars for parents and caregivers of children and adults with disabilities. Topics include caregiver stress, educational advocacy, and navigating family responsibilities. ptopnys.org

Center for Parent Information and Resources

An online resource library for families of children with disabilities. Offers practical information about special education, family support, and navigating educational and service systems. parentcenterhub.org

Family Voices

Family-centered information and tools for those raising children with disabilities or special health care needs. Resources support family involvement and partnerships with health care providers.

Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

OPWDD is dedicated to providing high-quality supports and services to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities

Palliative Care & Serious Illness

Get Palliative Care

Articles, videos, podcasts, and webinars explaining palliative care for people living with serious illness and their families. Includes information about care options and support for caregivers. Patients & Caregivers

CaringInfo

Free educational resources about serious illness, palliative care, hospice, and planning ahead. Helps individuals and families understand care choices and prepare for conversations about their wishes. caringinfo.org

Family Caregiver Alliance: Understanding Palliative Care

A caregiver-focused guide explaining palliative care, how it differs from hospice, and how it can support people with serious illness and those caring for them.

Cancer Care & Emotional Support

Mesothelioma Hope: Mental Health Resources for Cancer Patients and Families

An educational guide addressing the emotional impact of cancer. Includes information about mental health support, counseling, support groups, and resources for patients, caregivers, and families.

CancerCare

Free online support groups for people with cancer, caregivers, and those grieving a cancer-related loss. Groups are led by oncology social workers and use a password-protected message board. cancercare.org

Cancer Support Community: MyLifeLine

An online community for people affected by cancer. Provides discussion forums and tools for connecting with family and friends and organizing personal support. cancersupportcommunity.org

Caregiver Stress & Support

Family Caregiver Alliance

An online library covering caregiving responsibilities, caregiver well-being, and caring for adults with physical or cognitive conditions. Resources can be searched by topic, condition, or language. Family Caregiver Alliance

Caregiver Action Network

Free educational information and practical resources for family caregivers. Offers guidance and peer support for people caring for loved ones with a range of health conditions.

Glitchy but Functional

Articles and scripts to help handle caregiver stress and mental health issues.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiving

Alzheimer’s Association: Caregiver Resources

Online information about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Includes guidance on daily care, caregiver health, and finding support. alz.org

ALZConnected

A free online community for people living with dementia, caregivers, and others affected by the condition. Members can ask questions, share experiences, and connect with peers.

Grief & Loss

Dougy Center

Online grief resources for children, teens, adults, and those supporting them. Includes educational materials and activities to help families navigate loss. Dougy Center

What’s Your Grief

Accessible articles exploring grief, coping with loss, and supporting someone who is grieving. Covers everyday questions and experiences that can arise after a death.