Caregiver Resources

Knowledge-sharing is an important part of the caregiving journey. It allows caregivers to learn from each other and creates a sense of community through shared lived experiences. Caregivers and caregiving organizations across the country have created tools and resources to support and empower caregivers in their role.

This curated list of resources is not exhaustive and will be updated over time. If you would like to recommend a resource for caregivers, please email us at [email protected].

National

AideCanada – Aging Matters: Indigenous Perspectives – Roots: Perspectives from Indigenous Families and Self-Advocates Visit website

AideCanada – Indigenous Perspectives –  Trunk and Branches: Perspectives from Caregivers and Community Supports Visit website

AideCanada – Indigenous Perspectives – Water Droplets: Perspectives from Professionals Visit website

Alzheimer Society – Caring for a person with dementia Visit website

AMI-Québec – KARE: The magazine for young caregivers Visit website

Arthritis Canada – Arthritis Connections (Online arthritis support groups) Visit website

Arthritis Canada – Caregiver Guide Visit website

ASE Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disability Visit website

ASE Community – Virtual Black Accessibility Knowledge (BLAcK) Hub Visit website

Brain Injury Canada – Courses for family caregivers Visit website

Canadian Cancer Society Online Community Support Visit website

Canada FASD Research Network – Information for caregivers Visit website

Canadian Mental Health Association – Care for the Caregiver Visit website

Canadian Virtual Hospice – Caregiver Support Visit website

CareChannel – Elizz by SE Health Visit website

Caregiver Centered Care – Supporting Family Caregivers in Healthcare Visit website

Caregiving Matters – Resource Directory Visit website

Carers Canada – Supporting Working Caregivers Visit website

Chai Lifeline Canada Visit website

Colorectal Cancer Canada – Support Groups Visit website

Healthcare Excellence Canada – Essential Together Visit website

Healthcare Excellence Canada – Shaping the Future of Care Closer to Home for Older Adults Visit website

Inclusion Canada Family Support Visit website

Institute for Advancements in Mental Health Visit website

Lakehead University – Indigenous Peoples’ Health & Aging Visit website

McGill University – Dementia, Your Companion Guide Visit website

McGill University – McGill Cares Webcasts Archives Visit website

McMaster University – Caregiving essentials (free online course) Visit website

MusicCare by Room 217 Visit website

Pallium Canada – Palliative Care Visit website

Parkinson Canada – Care Partnering Visit website

Sinai Health – Basic Care Resource for Essential Care Partners Visit website

Siblings Canada Visit website

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation – Family Members and Caregivers Guidebook on Early Identification & Brief Intervention Strategies (for substance abuse or mental health challenges) Visit website

UHN – Supporting Young Caregivers Under the Age of 25 (Infographic) View PDF

UHN – Supporting Young Caregivers Under the Age of 25 View PDF

WellSpring Caregivers Connect Visit website

WellSpring Mindfullness for Caregivers Visit website

Young Caregivers Association Visit website

Young Caregivers Association – Knowledge Centre Visit website

Alberta

Alzheimer Society of Alberta Visit website

Caregivers Alberta Visit website

Inclusion Alberta Visit website

Parent's Survival Resource & Connection Society Visit website

British Columbia

Alzheimer Society of B.C. – First link dementia hotline Visit website

BC Cancer – Caregivers Visit website

Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society Visit website

DiverseCity – South Asian Caregiver Supports Visit website

Family Caregivers British Columbia – Get Help Visit website

Family Caregivers British Columbia – Virtual caregiver groups Visit website

Inclusion BC Visit website

Jewish Queer Trans Vancouver Seniors Initiative Visit website

QMUNITY – Older Adults and Seniors programs Visit website

The Family Support Institute of BC Visit website

Manitoba

Abilities Manitoba – Resources for Families and Caregivers Visit website

Age Friendly Manitoba – Guide for the Caregiver (PDF) View PDF

Alzheimer Society Manitoba – Support Groups for Family and Friends Visit website

Autism Spectrum Disorders Manitoba Visit website

Inclusion Winnipeg Visit website

Manitoba Health Coalition Visit website

Stroke Recovery of Manitoba – Caregivers Supports Visit website

St. Amant for Manitobans with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Visit website

New Brunswick

Caregiving to Older Adults During COVID-19: A Guide (PDF) View PDF

New Brunswick Association for Community Living Visit website

New Brunswick Caregiver’s Guide Visit website

Social Supports NB Visit website

Newfoundland and Labrador

Canadian Mental Health Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Visit website

Inclusion Newfoundland Visit website

Seniors, Families and Caregivers Newfoundland Visit website

Seniors NL Visit website

Northwest Territories

AideCanada – We have an ASD diagnosis- now what? Visit website

Inclusion NWT Visit website

Paid Family/Community Caregiver Pilot Program (FAQ) Visit website

The NWT Caregivers’ Guide (PDF) View PDF

Nova Scotia

Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia Visit website

Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia – Caregivers Visit website

Cancer Care: A Guide For Parents, Caregivers and Families (PDF) View PDF

Caregivers Nova Scotia Visit website

Caregivers Nova Scotia – Caregivers’ Handbook Visit website

Community Links – Aging Well Together Visit website

Inclusion NS Visit website

Nunavut

Department of Health – Home and Community Care Visit website

Nunavut Disabilities Makinnasuaqtiit Society (NDMS) Visit website

Nunavut Seniors’ Information Handbook (PDF) View PDF

Piruqatigiit Resource Centre – Supporting People Affected with FASD Visit website

Ontario

Autism Ontario – Support Groups Visit website

Community Living Ontario – Family Engagement Visit website

FASD Ontario Visit website

Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto Caregiver Support (cancer) Visit website

Hong Fook Mental Health Association – Family Support Program Visit website

Ontario Brain Injury Association – Support Group Visit website

Ontario Caregiver Organization Visit website

Rainbow Family Network – LGBTQ+ Caregivers Visit website

Reena – Jewish Cultural Resources and Caregivers’ Family Handbook (PDF) View PDF

Regional Stroke Networks of Ontario – Smart Tips for Stroke Care: A healthcare providers guide to caring for a person with a stroke Visit website

Reitman Centre for Alzheimer’s Support and Training – For Carers Visit website

Sabuwona Africentric Circle of Supports (The Black Parents of Children and Adults with a Disability Support Group) Visit website

Sinai Health – Tele-Mindfulness/Mindfulness Visit website

South Asian Autism Awareness Centre – Carers Visit website

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – Family Navigation Project Visit website

Toronto Seniors Helpline Visit website

WoodGreen – Caregiver Support & Wellness program Visit website

Yee Hong – Community Services Online Visit website

Prince Edward Island

Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island Visit website

Canadian Mental Health Association – PEI Helpline Visit website

Cancer Support and Information for Patients and Families Visit website

Caring for Aging Parents Visit website

Hospice PEI – Caregiver Support Resources Visit website

Inclusion East – Community Support Services Visit website

Quebec

AMI-Quebec – Programs and Support Visit website

AMI-Quebec – Young Carers Visit website

Autisme-Aspergers-Quebec (French only) Visit website

Baluchon Alzheimer (French only) Visit website

Biblio-Santé – Caregivers Visit website

Chosen Family – For LGBTQ informal caregivers Visit website

Fondation Jeanne-Mance (French only) Visit website

Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University – Prototype: iRespite Agency Navigator Visit website

L’Appui pour les proches aidants Visit website

Les Parents Partenaires (French only) Visit website

Libra-Care – Resource and Service Directory Visit website

Proche Aidance Quebec (French only) Visit website

RANQ – Helping Young Caregivers Thrive (PDF) View PDF

Saskatchewan

Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan – Care for the Caregiver Visit website

Inclusion Saskatchewan Visit website

Saskatoon Council on Aging: Caregiver Information and Support Visit website

Yukon

Autism Yukon – Programs and Supports Visit website

Canadian Mental Health Association Yukon – Care for the Caregivers Visit website

Inclusion Yukon – Respite Visit website

Yukon Council on Aging Visit website

Yukon – Caregiver support group Visit website

Yukon – Supports for your child with a disability Visit website

Yukon – Find resources for caregivers Visit website