PAST PROGRAMS

SPACE & GRACE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

Heal Chicago & Kahn Healthcare Consulting provided a free six-week virtual support program for family caregivers, who are caring for a loved one.

While this program is not currently active, we remain hopeful about what could be possible in the future. We’re always grateful to connect with donors, leaders, and supporters who are interested in helping programs like this continue.

FOR THOSE WHO WERE EXPERIENCING:

  • Increased stress and burnout

  • Feelings of loneliness, isolation, or overwhelming sadness

  • Lack of support and/or access to care resources

  • Racial, cultural, or gender issues that impact caregiving

  • Uncertainty about how to provide care for your loved one

OUR SIX WEEK, FREE PROGRAM PROVIDED:

  • Practical tips and tools to enhance your caregiving

  • Group support in a safe virtual format

  • Education, resources, and tools for resiliency

  • Reduced feelings of isolation and/or loneliness

EACH PARTICIPANT RECEIVED:

  • $100 self care stipend upon completion

  • Program manual/resource guide and personal health care passport

  • Tech support and guidance

  • Confidentiality and privacy

  • Sessions will be facilitated by experts in the fields of aging and racial equity.

Why this space matters

IMPACT

of participants reported reduced feelings of isolation & depression

of participants reported increased confidence in healthcare navigation

75%

60%

95%

of participants came from underserved communities

of participants were women

90%

85%

of participants maintained connection and community post program