
Newcomer Family and Friend Caregiver Support Program
Supporting newcomers who provide care for senior friends or relatives
Are you a newcomer caring for a senior (55+) friend or family member? Let’s talk one-on-one about your needs as a family caregiver for a senior. Time and time again, we hear sentiments like: “I didn’t know I was a caregiver until I found this program.” Caring for others can be a lot of work, time and effort, and our program reminds you to care for yourself, too!
We are here to help:
- Provide information about the care system in Canada
- Connect you with services that help you care for the seniors in your life
- Help you make appointments to access services in the care sector
- Connect you with respite services
- Provide ongoing emotional support
The program also offers:
- Free, informative workshops to help you understand how to navigate the heath care system or find services in your community
- Skills training workshops
- Community kitchen sessions where you’ll learn how to make healthy and budget-friendly meals
- In-person support groups led by a clinical counsellor (available in English and Punjabi)
- In-person and virtual support groups led by trained staff (available in English and Punjabi)
- One-on-one clinical counselling support, in person or by phone (available in English and Punjabi
- Free healthy snacks during programming
- Transportation support may be available
- Home visits with caregivers who are unable to attend in person
Register or make a referral
For more information, call 778-549-2863 or email seniors@dcrs.ca.
Know someone who would benefit from this program?
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“Caring for my mom was a lot, but I love her and wanted to do my best. DIVERSEcity’s Caregiver Support Program connected me with others who understood and reminded me to care for myself, too. It really helped.”
– Maria