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.
Caregiver Support Programs in Your Region
To learn about other Caregiver Support in your B.C. region, visit our Community Support resource page.
Caregiver Cafe Support Group (Virtual)
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
Session Dates: Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17, 2025 & Jan 7 and Jan 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
We invite family and friend caregivers to join us for this bi-weekly virtual support group series, created as a safe and welcoming space to share experiences, reflect, and connect with others on similar caregiving paths.
Held over six sessions, this group offers meaningful conversation on common caregiving challenges, from navigating healthcare and managing family dynamics to coping with emotional stress. Each session focuses on a different theme, with access to a curated library of related resources.
Whether you’re looking to give and receive support, or simply be heard, this circle is a space where your voice truly matters.
We encourage participants to attend all six sessions to get the most out of the experience.
Navigating Elder Care: Virtual Support Group for Adult Caregivers
Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Session Dates: July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
This virtual support group is held over a 6-week series and 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.
We encourage participants to attend all sessions for continuity, but everyone is welcome to register, even if you can’t join every one.
Greater Victoria Caregiver Support Group
Date/time: 2nd Monday of each month, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Yakimovich 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.
Nature Prescription: Caregiver Walking Group
Dates: Oct 30 | Nov 6 | Nov 13 | Nov 20
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Dates & Locations:
- October 30, 2025 at Cedar Hill Park
- November 6, 2025 at Beacon Hill Park
- November 13, 2025 at TBD
- Novemeber 20, 2025 at TBD
Description: Step into the healing power of nature with our caregiver walking group – a chance to move your body, lift your spirit and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of caregiving.
This leisurely walking group will meet at different locations around Greater Victoria. The group will spend around one hour walking together and 20-30 minutes in group discussion.
Art Therapy Workshop for Family Caregivers, Victoria, BC (In-person)
Dates: Oct 15 | Nov 12 | Dec 10 | Jan 14, 2026
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.
Questions?
For more 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 8:30am – 4:00pm
Related Resources
- Caregivers Out Loud Podcast, Episode 1: Accessing Caregiver Support Networks