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CareChannel

Discover Hundreds of Resources

Discover hundreds of video resources and tutorials created specifically for family caregivers like you. On the CareChannel site, you can find resources related to your specific caregiving needs. Are you feeling burnt out? Need some guidance on at-home medical care? Explore by topic to find exactly what you need. Available in English, French/Français, Spanish/Español, Punjabi/ਪੰਜਾਬੀ and Mandarin/普通话.

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Ontario Caregiver Coalition
Member Resources

A number of different organizations, groups, and websites exist in Ontario that can provide support and resources for family caregivers. Below is a list of starting points that family caregivers can contact to inquire about local services or to find peer support. This list is in no way exhaustive and you may have some local resources that currently exist in your area.

Federal Resources

Service Canada – Being A Caregiver

Service Canada provides some links to supports and other resources provided by the Federal Government.

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – Family Caregiver Tax Credit

For 2014 and subsequent years, if you have a dependent with an impairment in physical or mental functions, you may be eligible for the Family Caregiver Tax Credit. Visit the CRA website for more information.

Carers Canada

Established in 2000, Carers Canada is a virtual alliance of diverse partner organizations that work collectively, and autonomously, to identify and respond to the needs of caregivers in Canada

Community Resources

The Caregiver Exchange

If you’re caring for a family member or friend who is facing the challenges of age, disability, illness, or injury, CaregiverExchange.ca can connect you with a wide range of information, services, and supports.

Enhancing Care For Ontario Dementia Care Partners

The Reitman Centre, Sinai Health System and Alzheimer Societies across Ontario provide in-person and online programs for people caring for family members or friends living with dementia.

The Family Caregiver

The Family Caregiver website provides articles, resources, tips, and online forums for caregivers across Canada.

Caregiving Matters

Caregiving Matters is an internet-based registered charity offering education and support to family caregivers.

Canadian Virtual Hospice

The Canadian Virtual Hospice provides support and personalized information about palliative and end-of-life care to patients, family members, health care providers, researchers, and educators.

Young Caregivers Association

youngcaregivers.ca

Provincial Resources

Ontario Community Support Association

OCSA is the voice of home and community support, representing hundreds of agencies, 25,000 staff, and 100,000 volunteers across Ontario.

Home Care Ontario

Home Care Ontario is a member-based organization representing providers of quality home care services from across Ontario.

Ontario Ministry of Labour – Family Caregiver Leave

Family caregiver leave is unpaid, job-protected leave of up to eight weeks per calendar year per specified family member.

211

Ontario has a central community information line that can provide you with a wealth of information about resources in your community. Click the link above or dial 211.

To find a doctor or nurse practitioner: go to www.healthcareconnect.ca or phone 1-800-445-1822

thehealthline.ca

Find community services in your area of Ontario using the name of your community, postal code, or by map.

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