Are you a family caregiver?
We use the term family caregiver to refer to any family member, friend, colleague or neighbour who provides caregiving support, even if you are not a relative, spouse or partner. Caregiving includes personal, social, psychological and physical support for a loved one in need of assistance.
Helping a loved one when the problem is addiction or mental illness requires close contact, intimate knowledge of the situation, and a deep level of trust.
You are not alone
Sharing stories will help you to recognize how far you have already come, and where you may want to focus the next part of your journey.
Learn more in The Change Foundation report, Stories Shared, Voices Heard: Ontario’s Family Caregivers.
Sharing the journey
Improving the experience of family caregivers in the addiction and mental health system across Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne, Ontario.
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