Ontario Caregiver Organization

Site: Toronto - Dundas St

Record #: MET8105
Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-362-2273
Toll Free Phone 1-833-416-2273, Helpline
E-Mail info@ontariocaregiver.ca
Website ontariocaregiver.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Felicia Hart, Manager, Caregiver Navigation and Workplace Programs; Email: feliciah@ontariocaregiver.ca

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
180 Dundas St W
Suite 1425
Toronto, ON
Canada M5G 1Z8
Intersection University Ave and Dundas St W
Mailing Address 180 Dundas St W 
Suite 1425 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5G 1Z8
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance

Agency Information

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Funding Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Programs, information, resources and educational webinars for caregivers supporting family members, friends, and neighbours

  • online support groups for caregivers of all ages
  • 1:1 peer support; caregivers matched with a mentor for up to 6 months

Helpline for caregiver information, assessment and referral to connect people to community services

SCALE Program (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment)

  • information for caregivers to focus on their mental health and well-being
  • online group coaching and/or individual counselling
  • session recordings available online

1:1 Caregiver Coaching Program

  • up to 6 support sessions to work through caregiving challenges
  • phone or virtual options
  • limited, eligibility-bases service, visit website for information

Young Caregivers Connect website offering information and support for caregivers 15-25

Resource Centre, webinars, E-Learning, podcasts and newsletters

Hours
  • helpline: Mon-Sun 24 hours
  • live chat Mon-Fri 7 am-9 pm
  • program hours vary
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Eligibility Caregivers caring for a family member of friend on Ontario
Application

Call or register online

Languages Telephone interpretation for other languages
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Caregiver Consultation and Support ; Caregiver Counselling ; Caregiver Training ; Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ; Internet Information Resources ~ Caregiver Issues ; Peer Role Model Programs ~ Caregivers ; Talklines/Warmlines ~ Caregivers
Older Adult Main Categories CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Older Adult Sub-Categories Counselling/Education ; Respite

Agency Overview