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Meet Holly & Safiyya - Real Caregiver Coaches

Holly G.

Caregiver Coach | MSW | Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Asking for help is courageous, not weak.

My grandfather was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and only given 6 months to live, but he survived 3 more years. As his caregiver, it was hard to watch as the disease progressed. I was not prepared for the stress of being a caregiver. Today, I am a Social Worker supporting care for seniors (and their caregivers) living at home including those with Alzheimer’s. My top tip for caregivers is to remember “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” It can feel vulnerable to say you need help (or just need someone to listen). When you become a caregiver it is so easy to focus on others’ needs that you start to ignore your own.... See more

Safiyya G.

Caregiver Coach | CNA | Med-Tech

This is a place where you can get relief and exhale with people who can relate.

I’ve been working as a caregiver for 20+ years including working as a CNA in nursing homes, assisted living, home health, hospitals, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia units, and hospice and supporting people living with MS, Parkinson’s, wound care, trach care, foley care, and feeding tubes. More and more, caregivers are responsible for managing complex care needs. Balancing these added responsibilities with your personal life can be stressful. I’ve learned that to be the best caregiver I can be, I must have empathy and compassion, both for myself and others!... See more

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can use CareTogether?

  We are here to support any and all caregivers and domestic workers: CNAs and Home Care Workers, Home Health Aides, nannies, or house cleaners working in someone’s home, or caregivers providing care to loved ones. All are welcome - we don’t ever want a caregiver or domestic worker to feel alone!

• Who is National Domestic Workers Alliance?

  The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) is the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers - nannies, house cleaners and care workers - in the United States. Founded in 2007, NDWA works for respect, recognition, and inclusion in labor protections for domestic workers, the majority of whom are immigrants and women of color. Domestic workers in all 50 states can join NDWA and gain access to member benefits, connection with other workers, and opportunities to get involved in the domestic worker movement.

• What kinds of things can I talk to Caregiver Coaches about?

  Caregivers text us about all kinds of things related to caregiving. Sometimes, it is just they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed and need someone to listen and provide encouragement. Other times, they need resources or information related to how to best provide care. Whatever it is, we are here for you!

• How do you protect my privacy?

  We take your privacy very seriously. Your conversations are confidential and will be deleted from our servers once concluded. Your phone number is de-identified making it anonymous to CareTogether Coaches and staff. We do not use your phone number to spam or sell to 3rd parties ever. Aggregate contextual data - such as the time of day you reach out to us or the topics discussed, as well as data we get from your feedback (for instance, through post-chat surveys) is anonymized to protect your confidentiality and will only be used to adjust and improve our services. Read our Privacy Policy.

• Can I call you?

  Caregiver Coaches provide support through text message, Facebook Messenger, and live webchat. We don't provide support by phone call at this time.

• Do you provide legal advice?

  No, we do not provide legal advice at this time.

• I’m in a crisis. Can you help?

  CareTogether is not equipped to support crisis situations. If you or your client is in immediate danger or you feel you may be a harm to yourself and/or others, please call 911, or any of the resources below.

  Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.1-800-273-8255

  Crisis Text Line

  24/7, free crisis intervention via SMS message. Get support in the U.S. by Texting 741741, Canada by texting 686868, and the United Kingdom by texting 85258.

• Is it really free?

  Yes, CareTogether is free thanks to the National Domestic Workers Alliance and volunteer Caregiver Coaches. We want to ensure that all caregivers and domestic workers get the support they need, regardless of ability to pay.