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FCBC Virtual Caregiver Groups

Written by Lycia Rodrigues During this pandemic, more strain and isolation has impacted the support and wellbeing of caregivers throughout our province. Family Caregivers of BC is a provincial organization and we are here to serve and support you during these uncertain times. We offer both local (Greater Victoria) and Provincial Caregiver Support groups. FCBC […]

Northern Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

View map of Northern Health Area Northeast Health: Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge etc. Northern Interior Health: Valemont, McBride, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Burns Lake, McKenzie etc. Northwest Health: Kitimat, Smithers, Hazelton, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Stewart, Massat, Queen Charlotte, Atlin Prince George Prince George Prince George Native Friendship Centre 250-564-3568  […]

Vancouver Coastal Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

North Shore North Shore Community Resources #201 – 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver 604-982-3320 www.nscr.bc.ca/information/caregiver Richmond Caregivers Drop-in Group Rosewood Manor, 6260 Blundell Rd. 604-277-3774  or  604-773-9683   Vancouver Support Group for South Vancouver Family & Friend Caregivers South Vancouver Neighbourhood House 604-324-6212, ping@southvan.org & Nelson Didulo, mineldi939@gmail.com. Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House 604-251-1225 ext 245  […]

Island Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

Covers Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Campbell River Campbell River Caregiver Support Group Campbell River Hospice Society, 440 Evergreen Road, Campbell River 250-286-1121 OR  reception@crhopsice.ca Comox Valley Comox Valley Senior Support Society #491B – 4th St., Courtenay 250-871-5940 or seniorpeercounselling@shaw.ca www.comoxvalleyseniorpeercounselling.com Cowichan Valley Region Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society McKinnon Building, Providence Farms 1843 […]

Interior Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

View map of Interior Health Area West Kootenay Region (Kaslo or Nakusp, Slocan or New Denver, Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks) West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support wkbcsp@gmail.com 250-505-4272 (direct line) 888-212-2337 (Toll free WKBCSP support line) Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Kimberley,  Invermere Caregivers Network for East Kootenay Seniors 1-877-489-0803 or in Cranbrook 250-489-0802 info@caregiversnetworkek.com […]

Fraser Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

View map of Fraser Health Area Burnaby Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society 2055 Rosser Ave. 604-291-2258 and dorothy@bbyseniors.ca www.bsoss.org Langley Langley Senior Resources Society 20605 – 51B Ave. 604-530-3020 or info@lsrs.ca lsrs.ca Maple Ridge Maple Ridge Seniors Activity Centre 12150 224th St. 604-380-0516 or info@rmssseniors.org https://rmssseniors.org/services/ Ridge Meadows Seniors Society 12150 224th St. 604-380-0516 or […]

Family Caregiver Support Groups

There are virtual caregiver support groups weekly to support you as a caregiver during this time. If you are unfamiliar with support groups and considering attending, this article on “The Value of Peer Support” offers an introduction. The most important element of any support group is to create a safe and confidential space. In a […]

Family Caregiver Month: Are you Caregiver Aware?

May is Family Caregiver Month, an opportunity to join millions across the country to recognize and celebrate the vital role of family and friend caregivers. Their role is significant, giving over 80% of the care when we need it, yet they are often unrecognized, unsupported and underappreciated. Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) is part of […]

The Power of Many

By Barb MacLean, Executive Director, Family Caregivers of BC ~This is a tribute to each and every family and friend caregiver, the beautiful, giving human beings who care, who love and who do their best. Our whole team at FCBC wants you to know that we have heard your voices, your impactful stories and that […]