Resources for Caregivers
Partner Highlight – Free Webinar Series for Caregivers
October Webinar Series – the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) is hosting a free 3-part series in collaboration with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supporting Strategies for Double Duty Caregivers (opens in a new tab)
Caregiving at home and work: Strategies for the double duty Caregiver
There are over 4 million caregivers in Ontario who provide unpaid support to family members, partners, and friends. Many of these caregivers also work in caring professions across sectors. For double-duty caregivers, trying to balance the demands of providing care professionally as well as personally can sometimes lead to emotional strain and burnout. This October, in celebration of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, the Ontario Caregiver Organization (opens in a new tab) and CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space (opens in a new tab) invite you to take part in a free, unique 3-part webinar series designed specifically for double-duty caregivers. The series will offer helpful resources, practical strategies, and ways to connect for additional support.
Below is a list of resources and organizations you may find helpful in your caregiver journey. We are sharing this for information purposes only and not as endorsements for any specific providers. To get information and resources related to specific health conditions, we encourage you to contact the organizations most aligned to meeting those needs.
Education Resources for Caregivers
- McMaster University – Caregiver Essentials (opens in a new tab) – Caregiver Essentials is a free, self-paced, online course to enhance your knowledge and confidence in your caregiver role
- Self-Management Ontario – Self Management Ontario – Support for Caregivers (opens in a new tab) – A free six-week workshop to provide caregivers with self-care tools.
- Geriatrics Ontario – Caregiving Strategies (opens in a new tab) – A collection of educational resources for those who provide care and support for seniors.
- The Waiting Room Revolution – Waiting Room Revolution | A Podcast for those facing serious illness. (opens in a new tab) Unlocking the keys to a better illness experience
Provincial and Federal Organizations and Services
You can use The Healthline – Health Services for Ontario – thehealthline.ca (opens in a new tab) and Health 811 (opens in a new tab) to find caregiving support services specific to your area. Use the search tool by searching “caregiver” and/or “caregiver resources” for a fulsome list.
- Ontario Caregiver Organization (opens in a new tab) – Supports caregivers by being one point of access to information, so they can be successful in their role. Contact the Ontario Caregiver Organization helpline for 24/7 support at 1-833-416-2273.
- Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (opens in a new tab) – A privately funded national organization that supports and empowers caregivers and care providers.
- Carers Canada (opens in a new tab) – A national coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers through working to build awareness and recognition of the role of caregivers and the challenges they face.
- Young Caregivers Association (opens in a new tab) – Empowering young caregivers to achieve their full potential
Financial, Employment, Tax Resources for Caregivers
- Government of Ontario – Tax Credits and Employment Benefits (opens in a new tab) – Information regarding tax credits and employment benefits that caregivers are entitled to in the Province of Ontario.
- Government of Canada Caregiver Benefits and Leave (opens in a new tab) – Information regarding Employment Insurance benefits that caregivers may be eligible for.
- McMaster University Caregiver Friendly Workplace Resources (opens in a new tab) – Compilation of resources from various organizations focused on creating caregiver friendly policies and workplaces.
- Carers Canada, Caregiver Friendly Workplaces – Balancing Work & Care – Carers Canada (opens in a new tab)
Caregiver Learnings
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