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Caregiver Support Services - Northern

A caregiver is someone who looks after a sick, frail or disabled relative, friend, or neighbour. Supportive programs and services are available to help caregivers cope with their responsibilities and may include self-help, informal counselling, recreation and resources.

See also Respite Care.

For service information, articles, and caregiving resources, you can also visit CaregiverExchange.ca.

 
These services are located in Northern
Ontario Caregiver Organization (The) - Virtual Support Programs  
416-362-2273 (CARE)

These services are located outside of Northern, but provide service to Northern.
Alzheimer Society - Thunder Bay and District - First Link Program  
1184 Roland St Suite 490, Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 5M4 		807-345-9556
Alzheimer Society - Thunder Bay and District - Support and Counselling  
1184 Roland St Suite 490, Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 5M4 		807-345-9556
Alzheimer Society of Kenora and Rainy River Districts - First Link Program  
618 9th St N, Kenora, ON  P9N 2S9 		807-468-1516
Alzheimer Society of Kenora and Rainy River Districts - Referral, Caregiver and Family Support Program  
618 9th St N, Kenora, ON  P9N 2S9 		807-468-1516
caregiverexchange.ca  
201 King St, London, ON  N6A 1C9 		519-660-5910
Long-Term Care Planning Network  
2 Oaklawn Gardens, Unit C, Toronto, ON  M4V 2C6 		416-526-1090
Ontario Caregiver Organization (The)  
Ontario Caregiver Organization (The) - Helpline  
Ontario Caregiver Organization (The) - Young Caregivers Connect  
St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Heritage - Manor House Adult Day Program  
63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage, Thunder Bay, ON  P7A 4J2 		807-768-4457

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