Script

What to say when you are at a caregiver breaking point

Use when you cannot keep going alone.

Script

Hi, my name is [name]. I'm the caregiver for [name] and I am not safe to keep doing this alone right now.

I'm not in immediate medical danger, but I need help today. Can you:
1. Tell me what emergency respite is available this week?
2. Connect me to a parent who has been through this?
3. Document this as a caregiver crisis on [name]'s record?

Tips

• Parent to Parent of NYS: 800-305-8817 — call them first.
• 988 Lifeline is for emotional crisis, not just suicide.
• Telling your Care Manager 'I am at a breaking point' triggers documentation and faster help.