INFORMATION & WEBINARS

Information and webinars related to government aide, specific information regarding certain ailments and more.

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Community Care Northumberland

The Ministry of Finance regularly hosts free webinars to help you learn about Ontario taxes, tax credits and benefits. There are tax credits that can apply to caregivers and to people receiving home care, among many more.

Location:
33 King Street West, PO Box 627, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8H5
Phone: 1-866-668-8297 

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The Ontario Caregivers Association

The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) supports Ontario’s 4 million caregivers with free resources, including a 24/7 helpline, peer support, and mental health programs. Funded by the Ontario government, OCO helps caregivers navigate their roles and connect to the support they need.

Phone: 437-232-4512
Email: daniellec@ontariocaregiver.ca

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Ontario Ministry of Labour –
Family Caregiver Leave

Family caregiver leave is a provision under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act that grants eligible employees up to eight weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year to care for certain family members who are critically ill or injured.

Phone: 416-326-7160 (TTY: 1-866-567-8893)
Toll-free: 1-800-531-5551

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McMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal

Consult McMaster’s optimal evidence-based Blog Posts, Web Resource Ratings and Evidence Summaries for trustworthy information about health and social aspects of aging. These include webinars on Brain Health, Mental Health and Exercise and Mobility.

Location: 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON Canada L8S 4L6
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 22121

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Bone Health 101

This webinar from Osteoporosis Canada covers what is osteoporosis and how to maintain good bone health to reduce the risk of the disease and related fractures.

Location: 201 – 250 Ferrand Dr. Toronto, ON M3C 3G8
Phone: 416-696-2663
Toll-free: 1-800-463-6842 (in Canada only)
Fax: 416-696-2673

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Last Aid Course

The Last Aid is a public education course by the Canadian Palliative Care Association helps raise awareness and encourages discussion on topics like palliative care, death, dying, grief and bereavement. It boosts skills and equips us with knowledge and confidence to support those at the end of life and navigate our own mortality with greater understanding and courage. It is also designed to build caring communities.

Location: M332 – 1554 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7M4
Phone: 613-241-3663
Toll Free: 1-800-668-2785
Email: info@chpca.ca

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The Caregiver Exchange

This website is a comprehensive portal for caregivers in Ontario. It provides information about services, supports, and tools that can help caregivers navigate their responsibilities while maintaining their own well-being.

Location: 201 King St, London, ON N6A 1C9
Email: editor@caregiverexchange.ca

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VON’s Volunteer Caregiver Education Program
and Respite Services

The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) offers caregiver education and respite programs throughout Ontario and Nova Scotia. These services are designed to provide both practical support and relief to individuals caring for family members, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to manage caregiving responsibilities effectively.

Location: 2315 St. Laurent Blvd, Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8
Phone: 613-233-5694
Toll-Free: 1-888-866-2273
Email: national@von.ca

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DIRECTORIES

Resources that provide fulsome directories to community care and all healthcare services, expanded beyond caregiver specific resources.

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Central East Healthline

This platform allows users to search for health and community services available throughout Ontario by entering their postal code or community name. It’s a valuable tool for finding local supports tailored to both caregivers and care recipients.

Location: 201 King St, London, ON N6C 1C9
Phone 519-660-5910
Email: admin@thehealthline.ca

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Community Care Access Centres (CCACs)

Ontario’s CCACs, now part of Home and Community Care Support Services, help connect individuals with health services at home and in their communities. They offer assessments and referrals to ensure clients receive the care they need close to home.

Phone: 310-2222 (no area code required)
Media Inquires: media@ontariohealthathome.ca
Accessibility Document Requests: accessibility@ontariohealthathome.ca

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