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Support Resources

The Krames Health Library provides access to articles and fact sheets on health topics. Search health topics, such as cold or flu symptoms, dementia, and diabetes.

Our Nurse Advice Line is ready to answer your health questions 24 hours a day – every day of the year. It is staffed with registered nurses. These nurses have spent lots of time caring for people. Now they are ready and eager to help you. Call toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY: 711) and follow the prompts to be directly connected.

Caregiving Glossary

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Coping with Challenging Behaviors

Legal Topics to Consider

End of Life

Housing

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Talk or Text: 988

24-Hour Kansas Crisis Call Lines

Community Mental Health Centers 24-Hour Hotlines - Compassionate and local assistance to people in any type of crisis

Friendship Line
A crisis hotline and a warmline for non-urgent calls. This line provides support services such as:

  • Suicide prevention
  • Emotional support
  • Elder abuse prevention and therapy
  • Well-being checks
  • Grief support
  • Information and referrals for older adults or adults with disabilities - 1-800-971-0016

Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Support Line

1-800-272-3900

211 Program
2-1-1 Get Connected. Get Answers.

The 2-1-1 program is a free, private service to help find local resources, including:

  • Food and nutrition programs
  • Shelter and housing resources
  • Utilities support
  • Disaster relief
  • Employment
  • Addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
  • Reentry support for ex-offenders
  • Support groups
  • Safe help out of an abusive situation

Call 2-1-1 to speak with a service expert in your area.

Sunflower Health Plan Crisis Line

Sunflower Health Plan can help! Call us at toll free 1-877-644-4623 (TTY: 711) for more information.

Caring for someone is rarely easy and can take much of your time.  To help care for a loved one, caregivers need to make time to care for themselves.

Keep in mind the tips below to help you take care of yourself:

  • No one is perfect.  You will make mistakes.
  • Many emotions surface when you are caring for another.
  • Depression is a common experience while caregiving.
  • Give yourself and your loved one honest expectations.
  • Use the info and resources available to you.
  • Know the skills needed to care for your loved one. Be honest about what you can and cannot do.
  • Learn to say No.
  • Take help from others.
  • Be resilient.
  • Know your own stress triggers.
  • For successful coping:
    • Eat right
    • Exercise
    • Sleep

Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers Fact Sheet

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