You Take Care of Everyone.
Who Takes Care of You?
The Caregiver Health & Wellness Alliance partners with family caregivers across the Pacific Northwest to prevent burnout, restore balance, and build resilience through evidence-based wellness programs, professional respite coordination, and a community that truly understands your journey.
Family Caregivers Are Burning Out in Silence
More than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care to an aging parent, disabled spouse, or chronically ill family member. The physical and emotional toll is staggering, yet most caregivers never seek help for themselves.
of family caregivers report higher stress levels than the general population, with elevated cortisol and inflammatory markers
suffer from clinical depression, twice the rate of the general adult population, often undiagnosed and untreated
caregivers report their own health as fair or poor, with chronic pain, insomnia, and immune suppression
average annual out-of-pocket cost borne by family caregivers for medical supplies, home modifications, and care supplies
Caregiving is an act of profound love, but it should never come at the cost of your own health. The Caregiver Health & Wellness Alliance exists to ensure that those who give the most receive the support they deserve.
Comprehensive Support for Every Stage of Caregiving
From early-stage prevention to crisis intervention, our evidence-based programs address the full spectrum of caregiver needs. All core services are provided free of charge or on a sliding scale.
Wellness Coaching & Navigation
One-on-one sessions with a certified health and wellness coach who specializes in caregiver resilience. Together you will develop a personalized plan addressing sleep hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management tailored to your unique caregiving schedule and constraints.
Learn More →Weekly Support Groups
Facilitated by licensed clinical social workers, our support groups create a safe, confidential space where caregivers share experiences, learn coping strategies, and build lasting connections. Specialized groups are available for dementia caregivers, spousal caregivers, and young adult caregivers.
Find a Group →Respite Care Coordination
Our dedicated respite coordinators match you with vetted, background-checked in-home care providers and adult day programs so you can step away without worry. We also assist with Medicaid K-Plan applications, NFCSP funding, and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits navigation.
Plan Your Respite →Are You Experiencing Caregiver Burnout?
Our confidential, evidence-based wellness assessment adapted from the Zarit Burden Interview takes just two minutes and provides personalized recommendations based on your unique caregiving situation.
Caregiver Burnout & Wellness Self-Assessment
Answer 5 brief questions adapted from the Zarit Burden Interview and Maslach Burnout Inventory to evaluate your current stress level, identify burnout risk factors, and receive personalized program recommendations from our team.
Risk Level: Moderate Caregiver Strain
Moderate RiskYour responses suggest a moderate level of caregiver burden with early indicators of burnout. You are managing significant responsibilities with limited support, and your own well-being is beginning to show the effects. Proactive intervention at this stage can prevent escalation and restore balance.
Real Families, Real Support, Real Change
Every caregiver's journey is unique, but the need for support is universal. Here are just a few of the thousands of families we have had the privilege to serve.
After three years of caring for my mother with Alzheimer's, I was running on empty. I had stopped seeing my own doctor, gained 40 pounds, and was having panic attacks in the grocery store. The wellness coaching program helped me establish boundaries I didn't know I was allowed to set. My coach helped me find respite care and for the first time in years, I took an afternoon just for myself. That single afternoon changed everything.
When my husband was diagnosed with ALS, I went from partner to full-time nurse overnight. The support group at CHWA was the only place where people actually understood what I was going through. The other members had lived it. They didn't just sympathize — they shared practical strategies for everything from hospital bed transfers to navigating Medicare appeals. I don't think I would have survived that first year without them.
I'm 24 and I've been my grandmother's primary caregiver since I was 19. The young adult caregiver group helped me realize I wasn't alone — there are thousands of us quietly sacrificing our twenties. CHWA's respite coordination team helped me find an adult day program that my grandmother actually enjoys, and now I'm back in community college working toward my nursing degree. They gave me permission to have my own future.
You Don't Have to Do This Alone
Whether you need someone to listen, a few hours of relief, or a complete wellness plan, our team is here for you. Every conversation is confidential, and most services are provided at no cost to qualifying families.
Caregiver Health & Wellness Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. EIN: 83-4127560. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.