Caregiver support
This database is strictly a research guide. The English Montreal School Board is not in a position to recommend or endorse any resources that are non- EMSB entities. We strongly suggest that readers research these resources to determine if they are appropriate for the care of their child and meet their specific needs.
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AMI-Québec – Young Carers (See Mental Health Resource Directory – A Compilation, General Section for full resource)
AMI-Québec is committed to educating parents, teachers, students, and the community at large about early detection of mental health issues, to avert the devastation that long-term mental illness can cause. They offer free public awareness and outreach programs. Their Young Carers program includes those under 25 who are affected by or care for a loved on who has a chronic illness, disability, mental health or substance use issue and/or problems related to old age or socioeconomical status.
Address: 5800 boul. Decarie, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2J5
Tel: 514-486-1448 (1-877-303-0264 outside Montreal)
Email: youngcarers@amiquebec.org
Website: https://amiquebec.org/
Caregiver Self-Care Plan – Teva Canada
The Caregiver Self-Care Plan offers a step-by-step guide to help you identify pain points – areas where you are struggling to cope – and create a personalized plan to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
The Caregivers Handbook – National Institute on Aging, USA
An extensive guide to getting started, finding support and taking care of yourself. This is a free publication that you can download online or order.
Find the handbook here: https://order.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/caregivers-handbook-nia_0.pdf
Carers Canada
A national coalition dedicated to increasing recognition and support for caregivers. Through collaborative engagement, members work to build awareness and recognition of the role of caregivers and the challenges they face. Carers Canada leads federal advocacy initiatives and national awareness campaigns. A founding member of the International Alliance of Carer Organizations, Carers Canada is part of a global initiative championing caregivers’ rights.
Carers Canada is a priority program of the Canadian Home Care Association. The vision in forming Carers Canada is the creation of a society that recognizes, respects and values the integral role of caregivers for our health and social care systems and to our country’s economic well-being.
Website: https://www.carerscanada.ca/
Caring Converstations – McGill University
An online forum for care partners of people living with dementia to learn from experts, share concerns and ask questions. Hosted by McGill University and social worker Lucy Barylak and professional coach and educator Joanne Besner.
Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/dementia/support-groups/caring-conversations
CIUSS West Central Montreal
Providing a wealth of listings of resources for caregivers, including general information, phone consultations, support and referral via Info-Aide, resource directory L’Appui, workshops and trainings.
Website: https://www.ciussswestcentral.ca/programs-and-services/caregivers/resources-for-caregivers/
Confédération des associations de proches en santé mentale du Québec (CAP santé mentale)
They help people support a loved one of any age living with mental health disorders. Tools are available for caregivers, whether in an emergency situation or to address a need for information or support. An interactive map can be used to identify the member organizations of the network.
Email: info@avantdecraquer.com
Website: https://www.capsantementale.ca/en/
The Government’s programs and resources
Website: https://www.quebec.ca/en/family-and-support-for-individuals/informal-and-family-caregiver
Contactivity Centre
Includes resources on how to care for yourself as a caregiver. It addresses the mental, emotional, social and practical needs of caregivers. Offering resources, ideas, and tricks availEWable to help caregivers.
Website: https://contactivitycentre.org/caregiver-support.php
Friends for Mental Health (West Island)
Friends for Mental Health guides families towards new paths in learning to live with mental illness. We listen and counsel, we provide information and referrals, we offer self-help and respite, and we promote public awareness. Flexible and responding to changing needs, Friends for Mental Health works in collaboration with other professional mental healthcare providers. We are a non-profit, bilingual organization serving primarily the West Island of Montreal.
Address: 186 Sutton Square Room 121, Beaconsfield, QC H9W 5S3
Tel: 514-636-6885
Email: info@asmfmh.org
Website: https://asmfmh.org/
Info-Aidant – Caregiver Support Helpline
A professional, confidential and free telephone listening, information and reference service aimed at caregivers, their entourage as well as professionals and stakeholders. Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
Tel: 1-855-852-7784
Email: info-aidant@lapp.ca
Website: https://procheaidance.quebec/organismes-soutien/
L’Appui proches aidants
Offering a number of resources and services to support/assist caregivers including a helpline, caregiver conselors, an I am a caregiver section on their website to consult, help finding services in your area, training sessions.
Helpline contact: 1-855-852-7784
Tel: 514-789-2460
Email: info@appui.org
Website: https://www.lappui.org/en/about-us/contact-our-caregiver-support-helpline/
L’Appui proches aidants Resource Directory
Search for resources in your area, by postal code: Respite, information and documentation, training activities, self-help and support, legal and tax, home support, transportation, accommodation.
Website: https://repertoire.lappui.org/en
McGill Family Care : Resources for Caregivers of Seniors
A multitude of programs to support McGill students and staff, including awareness, prevention and intervention.
Website: https://www.mcgill.ca/familycare/eldercare/resources-caregivers-seniors
Proche aidance Québec
Brings together 124 community organizations that support more than 41,000 caregivers throughout Quebec. These organizations' mission is to improve the living conditions of caregivers by relieving the impoverishment and exhaustion they experience due to the illness, aging and/or disability of a loved one, whether a spouse, a friend, a sister or a child. They offer, among other things, counseling services, psychosocial support and respite.
Address: 3958, rue Dandurand, #22, Montreal, Quebec, H1 1P7
Tel: 514-524-1959
Email: info@prochaidance.quebec
Website: https://procheaidance.quebec/
Plan Institute
A national non-profit and social enterprise based in Burnaby, BC that supports people with disabilities and their families. They provide educational material and resources, collaborate on community-based projects, and engage with a wide array of partners to host innovative initiatives for change and policy reform. Teachings on the Registered Disability Savings Plan, and Personal Support Networks.
Address: 217 - 4388 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6C6
Tel: 604-439-9566 (our reception phones are open from 10am-4pm)
Toll-Free Disability Planning Helpline: 1-844-311-7526
Email: info@rdsp.com
Proches Aidants!
An online game made up of 42 cards for seven families. The goal of the 7 families game is to be the player who, at the end of the game, has managed to bring together the most complete families.
Click here to choose your avatar and play!: https://appui-7familles.ca/
Quebec Government: Infpormal and family caregiver
An informative webpage that provides information about caregivers including a definition, recognizing caregivers, the type of support they need, consequences and needs, and a list of support resources and services including financial support, assistance measures (tax credit for caregivers, curatorship) and general resources.
Website: https://www.quebec.ca/en/family-and-support-for-individuals/informal-and-family-caregiver
Regroupement des aidantes et aidans naturels de Montréal
A regional non-profit organization founded in 1992 which contributes to improving the living conditions of caregivers, i.e. those who provide support, who provide care to a family member, friend or neighbor (father, mother, spouse, etc.). Their website explains various services, programs and offers tools to support caregivers, including young caregivers.
Address: 5800, rue St-Denis, suite 602, Montreal, Quebec, H2S 3L5
Tel: 514-374-1056
Email: info@raanm.net
Website: https://www.raanm.net/
Siblings Canada
Their goal is to strengthen and empower siblings of people with disabilities to fulfill their changing roles as caregivers as they often outlive their parents. In addition to siblings, they also support siblings-in-law, cousins, and other second-generation caregivers.
Siblings Canada offers a wealth of information and resources. This ranges from providing a list on their website of caregiver resources in which caregivers can learn from other caregivers with similar experiences as well as resources located in Quebec to a resource library to taking a free online course about how to build financial security for—and with—their siblings with disabilities.
Siblings Canada also has a program called the Chosen Family. The mission of the Chosen Family program is to reach out to LGBTQ+ individuals who are close caregivers of elders‧ to support them, educate them about existing services, and help them develop knowledge that will be useful in their role.
Address: 2 St. Clair Ave. West, Suite 900 Toronto, ON M4V 1L5
Tel: 416 322 5928
Email: info@canadiancaregiving.org
Website: https://canadiancaregiving.org/siblingscanada/
YWCA Caregiver Support Services
A team of counsellors offer personalized support to caregivers who want to develop or maintain healthy relationships as well as psychological, emotional and physical balance. Services include individual and group support, social and wellness activities, along with workshops and conferences aimed at making life easier and empowering caregivers.
Tel: 514 866-9941, ext. 226 Or complete the form.
Website: https://www.ydesfemmesmtl.org/en/community-services/caregivers/
Appui proches aidants
Becoming a caregiver can be learned! Is a training and support program designed for people whose are helping a loved one who either has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related disease in the last 24 months. It aims to support the caregiver following this diagnosis and to prevent burnout. Available in French.
Website: https://www.lappui.org/fr/actualite/devenir-aidant-ca-s-apprend-un-programme-de-formation-en-ligne/
MeSSAGES online training program
Aims to enable caregivers of a loved one, whether they are elderly or have a geriatric profile, to learn and put into practice different stress management strategies and individualized support.
T’as ta place
A 20-minute training offered that aims to help you support a friend or loved one living with mental health difficulties. Modules include: Better understanding mental health issues, acting with a loved one, supporting a loved one during a pandemic.
Website: https://formation.aqpamm.ca/tastaplace/volet-jeunes/introduction/deroulement-de-la-formation/
Andy’s House
As Montreal’s foremost private treatment centre for substance use disorders, we help you on your path to recovery with effective residential and outpatient programs.
Tel: 514-738-2639
Email: info@andyshouse.com
Website: https://andyshouse.com/
