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 […]
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Referrals for Provincial Family Caregiver Program
Family Caregivers of BC encourage and welcome referrals from family, friends and health care providers. If you are a caregiver, you can also self-refer. Please complete the electronic form or call us a 1-877-520-3267 toll free within British Columbia. You can also download the PDF of the referral form and fax it to 1-250-361-2660. We […]
Caregivers in Distress – A Growing Problem
Family Caregivers of BC is pleased BC’s Seniors Advocate is once again raising the issue of caregiver distress. In the current report “Caregivers in Distress – A Growing Problem”, she points to a 7% increase in the percentage of Home Support clients who have a primary caregiver in distress, which equates to roughly 1,000 caregivers; […]
Facilitate a Support Group
Please note that support groups are facilitated by independent community volunteers or community organization staff and are not supervised or overseen by Family Caregivers of BC (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 […]
Help Improve the Future for Family Caregivers
Would you like to make a difference for current or future family caregivers? Get Involved in Research, Planning and Engagement Programs Caregiver Engagement Program We are partnering with the BC Ministry of Health’s Patients as Partners Program to expand support for family caregivers and to ensure that their voice is included in health system […]
Get Help
BC Caregiver Support Line Call our toll-free BC Caregiver Support Line at 1-877-520-3267, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm PT, Monday to Friday. Our Caregiver Support Team are experienced in dealing with caregiver situations. We take time to listen to you, ask questions, and offer support, which distinguishes us from the busy health care providers you […]
Our Team
Our team at Family Caregivers of BC brings diverse backgrounds and skills, along with a passion for advancing our mission to improve the quality of life for family and friend caregivers. Every one of us has a connection to caregiving in our personal or professional lives that we feel is paramount to understanding caregivers’ needs. […]
About Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Family Caregivers of BC (FCBC) proudly and compassionately supports over one million people in British Columbia that provide physical and/or emotional care to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour. FCBC supports caregivers by providing access to information, education, and supports that enable caregivers to feel more confident and successful in their role. FCBC provides […]
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How to help your kids cope with their grandparent’s death
Grandparents play a vital role in families: as family caregivers to young children while Mom and/or Dad work, receiving care from their grandchildren and at times moving to live with adult children. A recent report from The Vanier Institute of the Family highlighted the following statistics: