Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network serves the needs of caregivers who provide care to adults. Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network services allow caregivers to communicate with one another, to share tips and resources, and to build a support network with people who understand the challenges and triumphs that caregivers experience every day.
Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network services are free. We are a 501(c)(3) organization.
The Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network MissionThe mission of the Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network is to provide tools, education and resources to caregivers of adults in Allegheny County. Through PCSN services we aim to improve the quality of life of caregivers and the quality of care that caregivers provide.
Vision
The Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network is a community resource that empowers caregivers through community networking, education, and emotional support services.
PCSN also serves as information broker teaching caregivers how to navigate community and health systems. PCSN will offer support services and support group networks to allow an emotional outlet and to foster a support network for the caregivers.
Who is a caregiver?
Pittsburgh Caregiver Support Network defines a caregiver as someone who provides emotional, mental or physical support services to a loved one, family member, friend or partner. Care needs could be the result of mental illness, chronic disease, long term disability, aging, cognitive impairment, terminal illness or birth defect. The care that is provided can be supportive, in-home or long distance.
Some Information About Caregivers
Illness, disability, aging and mental health issues all contribute to the need for caregivers.
A caregiver can be a professional or unpaid loved one, family member or friend who has assumed responsibility for some aspect of an individual’s well being. This can include help with day-to-day tasks, nursing them through illness, emotional support or financial management.
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