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Face it guys, caregiving is a colossal challenge.

It's not just hard. It's probably the hardest thing you'll ever do.

 

 

ISOLATING

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78% of guys caring for a spouse/partner report having no help from others.

OVERWHELMING

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67% of guy caregivers have a full time occupation alongside their caregiving role.

EXPENSIVE

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44% of guy caregivers reported moderate to high financial strain as a result of caregiving.

None of the caregivers we know are striving for mediocrity.

They're all in search of excellence.

Are you wondering how to talk to your kids about the health crisis?

Are you worried about your finances?

Maybe you can’t remember the last time you laughed your ass off.

The good news is, you're not alone.

You can overcome those obstacles to become the best caregiver possible.

Hear from some of the caregivers we've served.

Jack’s connects you with others who have successfully navigated this exact same terrain.

Jack's gave me the sense that it can be done, you just have to learn how to do it. It was helpful to me, and I regret that I didn’t get in touch with them earlier.”

- Jake

​As caregivers we tend to hide some of the more gruesome parts of our caregiving journey from other people. Here we get to share our experience and ask hard questions without being judged. Then we get to go back to joking around and telling funny stories. It's the monthly pick up that we need.”

- Logan

​I have been a lost puppy on this venture and just the lone 2 events that I attended, especially Whirlyball and the dinner after, Jack's has given me hope that I can get through this!"

- Todd

We can help you on your caregiving journey.

The Klatch (our version of a support group) -The Klatch is not your ordinary support group! Join us in a welcoming environment for food and drinks. There we have a structured group dialogue around caregiver issues, that the group chooses to talk about. The Klatch is led by someone who has been a caregiver, too. Gain validation, helpful advice, a sense of belonging, and restoration. We offer 2 Klatches: one for Caregivers and the other for those who are living with loss after a caregiving experience. These Klatches are for members of any gender.

Help! I'm a Caregiver! - Designed for new caregivers, this program will give you a solid understanding of the many resources available to make life easier for you and your loved ones.​

Care Navigator - Our Care Navigator can help you navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and  will provide you with information about the valuable resources that are available to you. 

Jack-to-Jack Coaching - Jack-to-Jack will connect you to a guy who’s been in your shoes. You might laugh together, cry together, or just grab a coffee or some beers and, well, shoot the shit.

Storm Chasers - Is a storm is threatening in the distance, bringing on fear and uncertainty, or hitting you hard in the moment causing exhaustion and anguish? Jack's Storm Chaser Mobile Kitchen is here to encourage caregivers one meal at a time.

Respite Events - Our respite events are an opportunity for family caregivers to take a break from the intensity of caregiving. Best of all, you will be hanging out with guys who understand what caregiving is like

Get started in three simple steps.

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