When someone you care about is struggling
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One small thing you could do
Next time someone brings you a problem, spend the question before the wisdom: “want commentary, or just a listening ear?” Then honor the answer completely — both answers are real.
Pick as many as fit.
Or change what feels heavy:
What are you trying to do?
No cookies, no account, nothing saved — what you pick lives in this page and goes when you leave.
A free way to find local services for older adults and caregivers — meals, rides, home care, and more.
Support, clear information, and a state-by-state directory for people caring for an adult family member — plus a free tool called CareNav that builds a plan with you.
NAMI's state-by-state list of warmlines — free phone lines where you can talk with someone who has lived through hard mental-health times, for when it is not an emergency.