Find Caregiver Resources
A caregiver is anyone who provides support to a family member, friend, or neighbour living with health challenges, aging, disability or changing needs. Caregiving can include helping with daily activities, coordinating appointments, managing medications, offering emotional support, advocating within the health system or simply being present.
Their role is vital to the well-being, safety and continuity of care for the person they support. While caregiving can be meaningful and rewarding, it can also be demanding, isolating, and overwhelming as it is often layered on top of work, family and personal responsibilities.
Recognizing caregivers as essential partners in care helps ensure they feel supported, valued and not alone.
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Many specific diseases, disabilities and health conditions also have dedicated organizations or national association websites that offer condition-focused information, education and support. Because there are hundreds of unique conditions, we encourage caregivers to explore resources connected to the specific illness or disability for additional, in-depth support.
Home Support
The Ontario Caregiver Organization
Ontario Health atHome
Community Paramedicine
Flourish At Home
Crisis / Emergency
The Help and Legal Centre of Northumberland
Ontario Caregiver Organization 24/7 Helpline
- ontariocaregiver.ca/help/helpline
- 1-833-416-2273
Financial Assistance
Northumberland County Employment assistance and support
Palliative Care
Northumberland Hills Hospital Palliative Care
Northumberland Family Health Team
Ed’s House
The Bridge Hospice
Grief & Bereavement Support
Ed's House
- https://edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca
- Call: 365-400-7580 or toll free: 1-855-473-8875
The Bridge Hospice
Many funeral homes and faith communities offer grief and bereavement support. Check with your local ones for any support groups and print materials.
Hospital Based Support
Northumberland Hills Hospital Essential Care Partner pilot program
Respite Care
Right at Home
Compassionate Heart
Home Instead
Respite Now
- www.respite-now.com
- A free app that matches people looking for respite services with local respite workers
Social Services
Northumberland County Community Outreach
Support Groups
Community Health Centre Northumberland Caregiver Support
- Virtual monthly caregiver group, call 905-885-2626 ext. 28
- https://chcnorthumberland.ca/programs/support-groups/
Self-management Program – Central East
Medical Assistance in Dying
Ontario Health atHome
Dying with Dignity Canada
Government of Canada
Online Resources
My Grief
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Gilda’s Club
Grief Stories
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
Bereaved Families of Ontario
The Reflection Room
Children and Youth Grief network
Kids’ Grief
Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families




