A Mental Health Support Program for Young Women Caregivers
She Carries Us
You Are Not Alone in This
You are raising your children, showing up at work, and quietly holding everything together for a parent or loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia — all at once. You may have never asked for help. You may not have known help like this even existed.
She Carries Us was created for you.
Get InvolvedWhat Is She Carries Us?
She Carries Us is a dedicated mental health support program for young women ages 18–35 who are caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. It was born from lived experience — founded by Anjanette Ellison, Executive Director of Watson-Ellison Foundation, who navigated this same journey as a single mother and full-time worker.
This program is an expansion of our “Enhancing Lives and Empowering Caregivers” initiative — deepened specifically to meet the needs of younger caregivers who are too often overlooked and underserved.
Who Is This For?
She Carries Us is designed for young women who are:
- Ages 18–35 and caring for a parent, grandparent, or loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia
- Part of the “sandwich generation” — raising children while also caregiving for an aging family member
- Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or isolated by the weight of multiple responsibilities
- Living or based in Solano County or the greater Bay Area (Vallejo, Fairfield, and surrounding areas)
- From underserved or under-resourced communities who need culturally sensitive, affordable support
If you see yourself in any of these descriptions, this program was made for you.
What You Will Receive
Participants in She Carries Us have access to a full circle of support.
Monthly Mental Health Workshops
Guided sessions focused on stress management, emotional wellness, grief, and sustainable caregiving habits.
Peer Support Groups
Connect with other young women who truly understand what you’re carrying; available both virtually and in person.
One-on-One Caregiver Counseling
Personalized support to help you process your experience, set boundaries, and build resilience.
Caregiver Wellness Kits
Practical resources to support your physical and emotional well-being.
Multilingual Educational Materials
Available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, so language is never a barrier to care.
All services are offered at low or no cost, because your financial situation should never stand between you and the support you deserve.
Why This Matters
Young women caregivers are one of the fastest-growing and least-supported groups in the Alzheimer’s caregiving community. Many:
- Have never been offered resources designed specifically for them
- Feel cultural or family pressure to carry this burden silently
- Are managing multiple roles with little to no mental health support
- Are at high risk for burnout, depression, and long-term health consequences
Watson-Ellison Foundation has served over 2,300 people in our community since 2021 — and we know from experience that when a caregiver is supported, their entire family benefits. She Carries Us takes that belief and puts it into action for the young women who need it most.
How to Get Involved
Joining is simple. Staying is up to you.
Reach out
Contact us by phone, email, or through the form on this page.
Connect with our team
We’ll learn more about your situation and match you with the right services.
Start receiving support
Attend a workshop, join a peer group, or schedule your first counseling session at your own pace.
There is no pressure. There is no judgment. There is only a community ready to walk alongside you.
Contact Us
Contact Information
Watson-Ellison Foundation
301 Georgia Street Plaza, Suite 120
Vallejo, CA 94589
Phone: (510) 334-6077
Email: anjeellison@wef.one
Website: www.wefoundation.us
About Watson-Ellison Foundation
Watson-Ellison Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia — and the families who love them. We provide education, therapeutic programs, and compassionate support with a deep commitment to serving underserved communities.
We believe no family should navigate Alzheimer’s alone.
She Carries Us is a program of Watson-Ellison Foundation’s “Enhancing Lives and Empowering Caregivers” initiative. Services are low-cost or free. All are welcome. You deserve support too.