Support Programs Offered

Advocacy & Caregiver Support

• Policy efforts

• Respite help

• Training and educational events

At Great Lakes Lifeline Foundation, we believe caregivers deserve both a voice and tangible support. Through our advocacy efforts, we work to influence policies that impact families facing complex care needs, ensuring they have access to critical resources and protections. We offer caregiver respite assistance to help ease the daily demands of caregiving, along with specialized training and educational events that empower caregivers with knowledge, skills, and emotional resilience. Our mission is to stand beside caregivers, advocating, educating, and providing the tools they need to care for others while also caring for themselves.

Pediatric Cancer Support

• Care packages

• Hospital visits

• Family support services

At Great Lakes Lifeline Foundation, we are committed to walking alongside children and families navigating the unimaginable journey of pediatric cancer. Our support initiatives focus on reducing emotional, financial, and logistical burdens by providing care packages, transportation assistance, family respite programs, and direct resource connections. We recognize that the battle against childhood cancer affects the entire family—our programs are designed to uplift not only the child in treatment but also their caregivers and siblings. With compassion and community, we aim to bring light, comfort, and moments of joy during the darkest of times.

We provide emotional support, resource navigation, and hands-on relief for families facing various challenges.

Memory Care Support

• Alzheimer's & dementia caregiver support

• Tools/resources for families

• Community education

  Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia brings unique challenges that impact families emotionally, physically, and financially. At Great Lakes Lifeline Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting caregivers through every stage of the journey. Our programs offer practical tools, educational resources, emotional support, and respite services to help families navigate the complexities of memory care. We also provide community education to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen understanding around dementia-related conditions. No caregiver should walk this path alone, we are here to help families find balance, connection, and hope.

Mental Health Support

• Individual & Family Support

• Community Outreach & Education

• Advocacy & Access to Care

The Great Lakes Lifeline Foundation is committed to supporting mental wellness for children, adults, and families. We provide emotional support programs, connect individuals to affordable care, and equip caregivers with tools to better navigate the challenges of mental health. Through advocacy, education, and stigma-reduction efforts, we create safe spaces for healing and ensure families know they are not alone on their journey.