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Family & Caregiver Support Resources

Practical services, emotional support, palliative and hospice information, and crisis options for families and caregivers in Ontario.

Caregiver Coaching & Education

Ontario Caregiver OrganizationFree caregiver coaching, counselling, education, and resources.Visit resource → Ontario Seniors’ Programs & ServicesInformation about Ontario programs, services, benefits, and supports for seniors.Visit resource → Cancer Care OntarioInformation and services for people affected by cancer.Visit resource → The Dementia SocietyEducation, navigation, and support for people living with dementia and caregivers.Visit resource → Heart & StrokeInformation and support related to heart disease and stroke.Visit resource → ALS Society of CanadaInformation, advocacy, and support related to ALS.Visit resource → MS CanadaInformation, programs, and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis.Visit resource →

Respite & Practical Support

Ontario Home & Community CareInformation about publicly funded home and community care services.Visit resource → VON CanadaHome and community support services in participating communities.Visit resource → Canadian Red Cross Community HealthCommunity health, transportation, and support programs where available.Visit resource → CHATS Community & Home AssistancePrograms for older adults and caregivers in York Region and South Simcoe.Visit resource →

Meals, Transportation & Community Services

Meals on WheelsFind local meal-delivery and community support programs.Visit resource → 211 CanadaSearch or call for local social, community, and government services.Visit resource → Ontario Community Support ServicesInformation about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and community programs.Visit resource →

Palliative, Hospice & Grief Support

Canadian Hospice Palliative Care AssociationNational information and advocacy related to hospice palliative care.Visit resource → Hospice Palliative Care OntarioOntario hospice palliative care information and resources.Visit resource → Canadian Virtual HospiceInformation and support related to serious illness, palliative care, grief, and loss.Visit resource → Bereaved Families of OntarioPeer-based grief and bereavement support.Visit resource →

Caregiver Wellness

Canadian Mental Health AssociationMental-health information and links to local CMHA services.Visit resource → mindyourmindMental-health information and tools developed with youth and young adults.Visit resource →

Ryan’s Crossing provides non-medical guidance and general educational information. This page is not a substitute for medical, mental-health, legal, or emergency advice. Contact an appropriately qualified professional for advice about your circumstances.