Family Caregivers of BC hosts a number of caregiver support groups to support you, as a caregiver. If you are unfamiliar with support groups, 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 support group, shared understandings (also known as ‘ground rules’ or ‘group guidelines’) create this safe and confidential space for caregivers in group meetings.
For some examples of shared understandings that we have found helpful over our 30+ years of facilitating caregiver groups, read here.
Please check our FCBC website calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of our caregiver support groups.
Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Support Group
Date/time: 2nd Thursday of each month, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Description: The Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Support Group brings people together from across the province each month who share a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This open group, available by registration, offers a safe and compassionate space for caregivers to share their challenges, insights, and experiences.
Working Caregivers Connect: BC’s Virtual Support Group
Date/time: 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Description: We invite working caregivers to join our monthly Peer Support Group. This open, registration-based group offers a space to connect with others balancing work and caregiving. Share experiences, get practical tips, and find emotional support from peers who understand the challenges you face.
Caregivers Insight Circle: Virtual Thematic Peer Support Group
*Please note that registration is closed
We invite family caregivers to join us for our virtual bi-weekly support group meetings. This is a safe learning and sharing space where caregivers can both receive and offer support to others in similar caregiving situations. Participants will have access to a library of resources tailored to the themes discussed in the meetings.
Caregivers can openly share their diverse concerns related to their current experiences. Themes from previous meetings include dealing with the emotional side of caregiving, family dynamics, and navigating the healthcare system. Come and share in a space where you can be heard, and your voice will matter!
Navigating Elder Care: Virtual Support Group for Adult Caregivers
*Please note that registration is closed
This virtual support group is designed for adults who are navigating the complexities of caring for parents or elder family members, including uncles, aunts, and cousins. We will explore how shifting caregiving roles affect communication and interpersonal connections, offering strategies to enhance dialogue and understanding.
Participants can share their experiences in a supportive, peer-led environment, fostering community and mutual understanding. In the initial sessions, you will collaboratively identify key themes and topics to ensure the group’s focus aligns with their specific needs and interests. Registered participants commit to attending all four sessions.
Greater Victoria Caregiver Support Group
Date/time: 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Yakimovic Wellness Centre 1454 Hillside Avenue, Victoria BC.
Description: Our Victoria Caregiver Support Group meets monthly, bringing together individuals who share the common experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This gathering offers a reassuring space where caregivers can connect, find comfort, and remember they are not alone.
Saanich Peninsula Caregiver Support Group
Date/time: 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Shoal Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, In the Lounge
Description: If you’re a caregiver feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or in need of support, you’re not alone. Our Saanich Peninsula Caregiver Support Group offers a safe space to connect with others who understand the challenges of caregiving. Share your experiences, find comfort in knowing others are facing similar struggles, and explore solutions in a safe and supportive space.
Metchosin Caregiver Support Group
Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: Metchosin Seniors Resource Centre, 4495 Happy Valley Rd #1047, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3
Description: This is a new in-person caregiver support group within Western Communities. Our monthly group brings caregivers together based on a mutual experience of caregiving for a family member or friend. This is a time for reassurance, where caregivers can realize they are not alone.
Art Therapy Workshop for Family Caregivers, Victoria, BC (In-person)
Dates: April 30 | May 28 | June 18 | July 9, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 202-4420 Chatterton Way, Birch Building, Victoria, BC
Description: Art therapy can be a valuable tool for caregivers, helping to reduce burnout, enhance well-being, and support positive self-image. These in-person art therapy sessions are designed for family caregivers in the Greater Victoria Area to relax, connect, and recharge. Through guided creative exercises, you’ll explore your self-goals and express your caregiving journey in a supportive environment.
This 4-session Art Therapy Group for Caregivers is led by Matty Cervantes, a psychotherapist with 15+ years of experience. Specializing in arts-based therapy, Matty uses creativity to reduce stress, promote healing, and build community. These sessions offer a space for mindfulness, relaxation, and self-expression.
Join us for one session or attend them all—register for as many as you’d like. These 90-minute workshops offer a much-needed break while tapping into your creative side.
Virtual Journal Workshop for Family Caregivers – *Currently no available classes
Description: The Journal Workbook Workshop offers family caregivers a private and reflective writing process focused on compassionate self-nurturing and self-discovery. Led by Bill Israel, the workshop includes six 90-minute sessions from October 29 to December 3, each Monday at 2:00 pm. Participants use structured journal workbooks to write privately in a safe, meditative group setting. No special writing skills are required; sessions involve brief writing exercises with optional voluntary sharing. The workshop provides respite from stress and fatigue, fosters introspection, and enhances emotional and spiritual well-being. Pre-registration by Monday, October 14, is necessary to receive your journal workbook by mail.
Questions?
Information and Questions: Please email our caregiver support team email at cgsupport@familycaregiversbc.ca or call the Caregiver Support Line at 1-877-520-3267 from Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Related Resources
- Caregivers Out Loud Podcast, Episode 1: Accessing Caregiver Support Networks