About KAOS
We’re here to support caregivers
navigating mental health crises.
What is KAOS
KAOS stands for Knowledge, Advocacy,
Outreach and Solutions.
It was created for family members and loved ones caring for someone experiencing serious mental illness.
When someone you love is in crisis, the system can feel overwhelming, fragmented and nearly impossible to navigate.
KAOS exists to help caregivers understand their options, take the right steps and find real support so they don’t have to figure it out alone.
Loving someone through mental illness comes with a unique kind of grief- one that doesn’t always have a clear beginning or end.
What caregivers are carrying
This is called ambigious loss.
It’s the feeling of losing someone who’s still here.
The confusion, the fear, the unpredictability- watching someone you love change and not knowing if or when they’ll come back.
And most of the time, caregivers are carrying this alone.
Why KAOS was created
KAOS was built from lived experience- supporting a close family member through repeated mental health crises without a clear roadmap or consistent support.
Navigating hospitalizations, trying to find treatment, managing the unknown and carrying the emotional weight of it all can feel impossible.
Caregivers are often the ones answering the calls, managing the chaos and holding everything together while quietly carrying fear, exhaustion and uncertainty.
Even when progress is made, the experience doesn’t just disappear.
KAOS was created to make this process clearer, more
supported and less isolating- for the people who are living it.
Our Mission
To ensure no caregiver faces a mental health crisis alone. We provide guidance, resources, advocacy, and practical support to help families navigate the mental health system, understand their options, access appropriate care, and take the next step forward when they need help most.
What makes KAOS different
Built from lived experience
We understand because we’ve been there. This work is personal.
Focused on caregivers
We support the people who love and care for someone in crisis.
Support beyond placement
We’re here for every step- before, during and after treatment.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
We’ll help you navigate what feels impossible.