Caregiver Support Info Session

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

5:30 – 6:30 PM

YWCA Southeastern MA
20 South Sixth St
New Bedford, MA 02740

Join us to learn more about Coastline’s Caregiver Support Program. Get the answers and resources you need to thrive in your caregiving role.

Presented by Jessica Kopecky-Lanausse, LCHW, CCRS-A/D, Caregiver Program Director at Coastline Elderly Services

Who is a caregiver?
Anyone 18 and older who cares for a family member, friend, or neighbor who is age 60 or older, or anyone who provides care to an individual of any age with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or a related diagnosis.
A grandparent who is 55 years of age or older and is the legal, primary caregiver for a grandchild 18 years of age or younger, or an adult child with disabilities.

How does Coastline help caregivers?
Through their free Caregiver Support Program, caregivers can receive or be linked to the following services:

• One-on-one counseling
• In-home services
• Transportation services
• Caregiver training
• Respite (a break for caregivers)
• Nutrition services
• Support groups
• Financial counseling
• Legal referral

Funding for this program is provided by Title III of the Older Americans Act through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs. No elder will be denied services if he or she chooses not to voluntarily donate.

About Coastline Elderly Services
Coastline is a nonprofit organization that has been serving communities in the Greater New Bedford region for more than 40 years. Our goal is to help older adults and individuals with disabilities access programs that allow them to live at home, independently. We achieve this by providing the public with a variety of resources and services that support community well-being.

Questions? Contact info@ywcasema.org or 508-999-3255