Support Groups and Individual Support for Caregivers
Caregiver Support
Provided by Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society
Provides free support services to those who are in a caregiving role for a loved one living in the Cowichan Valley.
The following services are offered:
- One to One Support: Offers one to one support meetings in person, through video call or talking on the phone. Caregiver leads help caregivers by providing emotional support, help navigating the healthcare system, additional community resources, and advocacy support.
- Support Groups: Offers a chance for people to connect and share their experiences, feelings, strategies and helpful resources, with people who share familiar challenges that come with being a caregiver. Often caregivers make meaningful social connections which extend beyond the group setting.
- Information, Education & Community Resources: Connects caregivers to other community resources and provides support for navigating the health care system.
- Circles of Support: The facilitated support group offers caregivers the opportunity to meet other caregivers and share their experiences, strategies, and helpful resources.
250-597-0886
Public email: hello@familycaregiverssupport.org
Website: https://www.familycaregiverssupport.org
135 Third Street, Duncan, British Columbia, V9L 1R9
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health Authority personnel referral
- Parent / Guardian referral
- Community service organization referral
- Self-referral
Details: Fill the referral form below and click submit.
Referral Forms
Availability
Service area: Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided by phone
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.