Self-care for Caregivers
Your emotional health is as important as your physical health.
Caregivers often put the needs of their clients first, but it is important to care for yourself as well. There are many free and low-cost benefits for caregivers that can help address anxiety and depression.
Healthcare Coverage Benefits
Benefits for caregivers enrolled in healthcare coverage through SEIU 775 Benefits Group.
Professional Support
Get access to professional care, including therapy, medication support, group counseling, addiction treatment and more.
Self-Care Apps
Get in-the-moment and ongoing support with easy-to-use apps that help with stress, mood, sleep, relationships and more.
Wellness Coaching
Free wellness coaching can provide one-on-one guidance to develop healthy habits, reduce stress or anxiety and more.
Select your plan below to learn about the benefits and how to get started.
Kaiser Permanente of Washington
Professional Support
Get connected to professional care, including therapy, medication support, group counseling and addiction treatment. Call 1-888-287-2680 (Monday–Friday, 8am to 5pm) to get matched with a mental health specialist in your area.
Self-Care Apps
Get in-the-moment and ongoing support with easy-to-use apps that help with stress, mood, sleep, relationships, and more. Try Calm for mindfulness and better sleep, or Headspace for one-on-one coaching and self-guided tools.
Wellness Coaching
Get personalized support from a dedicated wellness coach through convenient phone sessions. A coach can help you set goals and stay on track—whether you want to manage stress, improve your health or reach a healthy weight.
Mental Health Visits (In-Network)
Outpatient: $0 co-pay
Inpatient: $100 co-pay, per day for up to 5 days per admit. Pre-authorization required or will not be covered.
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Professional Support
Get connected to professional care, including therapy, medication support, group counseling and addiction treatment. Call 1-888-287-2680 (Monday–Friday, 8am to 5pm) to get matched with a mental health specialist in your area.
Self-Care Apps
Get in-the-moment and ongoing support with easy-to-use apps that help with stress, mood, sleep, relationships, and more. Try Calm for mindfulness and better sleep, or Headspace for one-on-one coaching and self-guided tools.
Wellness Coaching
Get personalized support from a dedicated wellness coach through convenient phone sessions. A coach can help you set goals and stay on track—whether you want to manage stress, improve your health or reach a healthy weight.
Mental Health Visits (In-Network)
Outpatient: $0 co-pay
Inpatient: $100 co-pay, per day for up to 5 days per admit. Pre-authorization required or will not be covered.
Aetna
Professional Support
Get connected to professional care, including therapy, medication support and more. Explore resources in the link above or get started with Alma to find an in-person or virtual provider that matches your needs, identity and language.
Self-Care Apps
Get in-the-moment and ongoing support with easy-to-use apps that help with stress, mood, sleep, relationships, and more. Try Headspace for one-on-one coaching and self-guided tools.
Wellness Coaching
Get support and wellness coaching with a personalized 8-week program led by your AbleTo care team to reduce depression, stress and anxiety.
Mental Health Visits (In-Network)
Outpatient: $0 co-pay
Inpatient: $0 co-pay, per day for up to 5 days per admit. Pre-authorization required or will not be covered.
Additional Free & Low-Cost Benefits
Benefits available to all caregivers—some eligibility restrictions apply.
Headspace
Emotional health coaching app.
Connect with an expert coach for advice and guidance on reducing stress, tracking life and fitness goals and getting motivated—all through secure text messaging.
Your dependent children can also get Headspace for free.
Tools for Calm
Continuing education course.
Learn ways to overcome stress and life challenges alongside other caregivers. Access an instructor-led live video session and take steps to improve your well-being through mindfulness techniques.
Classes are 1 hour per week for 6 weeks.
Resource Finder
Resources for your personal wellbeing.
If you or your family members need help, such as access to basic needs assistance, emotional health resources or legal help, there are many free and low-cost options available to you.
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