Someone who understands can make all the difference.
Find Support.
Sometimes the most powerful support comes from someone who truly understands.
Care Crew connects caregivers with trained volunteers who understand the realities of caregiving, providing encouragement, connection, and support at no cost to families.
You don’t have to walk the caregiving journey alone.
What You Can Expect
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Trained Volunteers
Every Care Crew volunteer completes our Helping U Grow Strong (HUGS) training program and learns how to provide meaningful support to caregivers and families.
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Meaningful Connections
We connect caregivers with compassionate volunteers who understand the realities of the caregiving journey.
Ongoing Encouragement
Through check-ins, peer support, outreach, and acts of care, Care Crew helps caregivers feel connected, supported, and less alone.
Real Support. Real Hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a charge for connecting with a Care Crew Member? NO, all of our services are free, whether it's Leeza's Care Crew or Leeza's Care Connection. We believe getting support from someone who understands what you're going through makes a big difference is your ability to cope and offer care while holding on to your own life. You can connect with our Care Crew as much or as little as you like or need.
What if I don't have a good connection with my member? We encourage you to give it a little bit of time, but if it's not the right fit....that's OK. You can always try someone new. All of our relationships are confidential. Just email info@leezascareconnection.org who you'd like to be your new match.
I'd rather be in a group setting, what do you offer? Our Leeza's Care Crew members are often offer small gatherings of people who self-determine the course of their discussions in group. Unlike typical support groups, Group Hugs are facilitated by peers rather than licensed professionals. Reach out to us at hugs@ leezascareconnection if you would like to learn more about group HUGS.
I need someone to talk to, but I'm not sure how to say what I need. Many people under the stress of caring feel that way. In fact, it's a perfectly fine place to open up a conversation with your Leeza's Care Crew member. The idea is to encourage human connections as a way of easing the burden of caregiving and sharing thoughts, ideas, strategies with someone who has stood where you stand. Sometimes, a blame-free, shame-free place with no judgement is enough.
I have been a carepartner for many years and would like to share my knowledge and experience. Can I be join Leeza's Care Crew. YES! Utilizing the skills and experience of people like you is exactly why Leeza's Care Crew was created. We'd love to have you on the team. Just fill out the form or email us at info@leezascareconnection.org to get registered for HUGS Training.
What's HUGS training like? We currently host our HUGS Trainings in-person, but offer a virtual format joining in via zoom! If you're interested in HUGS Training fill out the form or reach out to us at info@leezascareconnection.org.
Who created HUGS? Leeza created HUGS to address a need that is going unanswered in the caregiving community. After 20 years of offering free support services and education to communities of those who care, she realized that those who have walked the path of caring for a loved one have invaluable wisdom, lessons and strength to share with others who are new to the journey.