Select any of the links listed below for information and local resources. Although we have taken care selecting this list, we cannot accept any responsibility for the content published by the authors. Please consult websites for up to date information.

​Alzheimer Society of Canada Caring for someone with dementia
Caregiver Exchange
Caregiver Guide 
Living Healthy Champlain Workshops
Mental Health Caregiver Guide
Hopewell Caregivers of those affected by an eating disorder
Here to Help Caregivers of people with mental health and substance use disorders
Ottawa Heart Institute Caregiver Resources
Parents’ Lifeline of Eastern Ontario Parents/caregivers of children with mental health and/or addiction challenges
Respite Care for Caregivers Call 613-310-2222
Tend Academy Resources for caregivers in high stress, trauma-exposed workplaces (such as police officers, correctional staff, teachers, doctors, paramedics etc.)
Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 – After hours telephone support for dementia caregivers

Support Groups:
Oasis in Kanata Community outreach program and support groups for caregivers of people with mental illness
Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre Holds monthly meetings for caregivers
The Royal Information and support groups for family and friends of people who have mental illness
Ottawa Network for Borderline Personality Disorder Helping families and friends cope when someone they love has BPD
Mood Disorders Ottawa Supports people with mood disorders and their loved ones
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program A free, 12 week course for family caregivers of individuals with mental illness. To pre-register for the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course in Ottawa, call 613-737-7791

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