caregivers

need care too

FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

THE HARD TRUTH

Loving someone
in crisis is
overwhelming

It’s confusion.
It’s fear.
It’s trying to help someone who may not want help.
And most of the time you’re doing it alone.

Did you know...

THE REALITY

California has roughly 2,000 psychiatric beds for approximately 3 million people that experience serious mental illness each year.

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In Washington, caregivers often face hours-long waits before their loved one can be evaluated for involuntary treatment—even though a mental health crisis can't wait.

Many psychiatric hospital stays last only a few days—often before someone is fully stabilized, leaving caregivers to figure out what comes next.

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For someone in psychosis, getting them through the door can feel impossible

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The system isn't built to support caregivers—but KAOS is. We're here to help you navigate today's system while advocating for a future with better access to care.