This is a starting point for support and resources for caregivers in British Columbia. We list most frequently used resources, including a listing of Crisis Lines should you urgently need to speak with someone, and a list of Information & Referral (I&R) Services you can call to seek information not highlighted on this site.
Caregiver Support Groups in your Region
As we work to build a comprehensive list of regional support groups, please call the caregiver support line to find local caregiver support groups for the time being. Toll Free Support Line: 1-877-520-3267
Please note that support groups are facilitated by independent community volunteers or community organization staff and are not supervised or overseen by FCBC, with the exception of groups specifically identified as FCBC groups. While we offer initial support group training to volunteers, we cannot take responsibility for the content of non-FCBC support groups or the conduct of facilitators or participants. Peer-to-peer support groups are not a substitute for health advice or an opinion from a qualified health practitioner.
Your Health Region
- Fraser Health (FH) Area
General Enquiries Line: 1-855-412-2121 - Interior Health (IH) Area
General Enquiries Line: 250-980-1400 - Island Health (IH) Area
General Enquiries Line: 250-388-2273 or 1-888-533-2273 - Northern Health (NH) Area
General Enquiries Line: 250-565-7317 - Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Area
General Enquiries Line: 604-263-7377
Alzheimer Society of BC Helpline
- Call First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033.
Anti Fraud Centre
- Call 1-888-495-8501
BC211
BC Ministry of Health
- Visit www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthtopics and put “Caregiver” in the search bar
BC Palliative Care Benefits Program
BC Seniors Guide
- Call 1-800-663-7867
- Available in English, Chinese, French & Punjabi, there is also a First Nations Guide
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Carers Canada
Crisis Centre BC
- Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Find Support BC
Fountain of Health
Government of Canada Benefits Finder
HealthLink BC
- Call 811 anytime 24/7 to speak to a nurse
Here to Help
MAID Family Support Society
Mediate BC
Multicultural/ Multilingual Resources
Pain BC
Pathways Serious Mental Illness Society
Plan Institute – supports people with disabilities and their family
The Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre
- Email: info@nidus.ca
SAIL – Seniors Abuse & Information Line
- Vancouver – Metro 604-437-1940
- Toll Free: 1-866-437-1940 (8am-8pm daily)
- Language Interpretation (9am-4pm M-F)