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FCBC Virtual Caregiver Groups

October 28, 2020

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 Prince George Prince George Council of Seniors1330 5th Avenue, Prince George V2L 3L4Phone Number: 250-564-5888 Smithers Caregivers Support GroupMental Health Conference Room on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse. Jenny deVries at 250 847-2975 for more information250-295-4464 Do you know of a caregiver support group that can be added […]

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 gloria@froghollow.bc.ca […]

Island Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

[printfriendly] 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 […]

Interior Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

[printfriendly] 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 […]

Fraser Health Area Family Caregiver Support Groups

View map of Fraser Health Area Abbotsford Abbotsford Association for Healthy AgingAbbotsford Community Hub Centre108-32883 South Fraser WayAbbotsford, BC V2S 2A6Contact: 604-768-5421 and abbycaregivers@gmail.comFax: 888-718-6423https://abbotsfordhealthyaging.ca/ Burnaby Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society2055 Rosser Ave.Contact: 236-885-7303 and SeniorSupport@bbyseniors.ca jude@bbyseniors.cawww.bsoss.org Chilliwack Compassionate Neighbourhood Health Partners Society (CNHPS)45938 Wellington Avenue (Mailing address)Contact: 604-798-2023 or neighbourhealth@gmail.comwww.cnhpsociety.com Delta Northcrest Care Centre6771 […]

Caregiver Support Groups

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, […]

Episode 28: The Art of Making Memories: Fostering Lost Connections

Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview When a care recipient with Alzheimer’s or dementia cannot interact like they used to, how do you forge connections in a new way? That’s the question Helga Strauss was faced with when she became a caregiver for her father. Seeking the joy and laughter they had always […]

Episode 27: Navigating Care in the Sandwich Generation: Dignity, Boundaries, and Advocacy

Caregivers Out Loud Go Back to Podcast Overview How do you uphold respect and dignity for an ageing parent when balancing the regular demands of career and children? So many people today are part of the Sandwich Generation—caring for a parent while still managing work and raising kids. Ensuring your parent feels safe and cared […]

Become a Volunteer Caregiver Ambassador

Raise awareness. Strengthen caregiver support. Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC) is a non-profit charity dedicated to improving the lives of family and friend caregivers through education, emotional support, and advocacy. We believe that raising awareness is key to building supportive communities for caregivers across BC. What is a Caregiver Ambassador? Volunteer Caregiver Ambassadors represent […]