🌻 Caregiver Resource Directory
You don’t have to do this alone.
Caring for someone you love is meaningful, but it can also feel overwhelming. Across North America, there are trusted organizations dedicated to helping caregivers find support, resources, and community.
We’ve gathered these resources into one place — organized by region — so you can quickly connect with the help closest to you. Whether you need practical tools, emotional support, or advocacy, this directory is here to guide you. 🌿
💛 Caring for yourself is part of caring for them.
🇨🇦 Canada – Caregiver Organizations
Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence – A national leader supporting caregivers and care providers through education, advocacy, and policy.
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Family Caregivers of British Columbia – Provincial nonprofit offering emotional support, peer groups, a toll-free caregiver line, and practical resources for unpaid family caregivers.
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Caregivers Alberta – Provides coaching, peer support, education, and community programs for caregivers across Alberta.
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Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) – Offers a 24/7 helpline, peer mentoring, webinars, and caregiver coaching for those supporting loved ones in Ontario.
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Caregivers Nova Scotia – Provincial nonprofit supporting unpaid caregivers with advocacy, peer support groups, and resources.
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Alzheimer Society of Canada – National organization providing dementia caregiver support, including First Link referral programs and local chapters across the country.
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Community-based programs and services to support the mental health and wellbeing of caregivers and families across all provinces.
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CareMakers Foundation – Funds and partners with community organizations to expand caregiver support initiatives nationwide.
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🇺🇸 United States – Caregiver Organizations
🌊 West Coast
Family Caregiver Alliance (California) – Bay Area nonprofit providing direct services, classes, and advocacy for family caregivers.
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California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) – A statewide network of 11 centers offering free support, respite, and education for caregivers.
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Dougy Center (Oregon) – Portland-based nonprofit providing peer grief support groups for children, families, and caregivers.
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National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (Washington) – Seattle-based organization supporting AAPI elders and their caregivers with multilingual services.
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🌾 Midwest
Alzheimer’s Association – Midwest Chapters – Regional chapters providing education, caregiver training, and support groups.
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Minnesota Board on Aging – Caregiver Support – Statewide resources, coaching, respite programs, and caregiver assistance.
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Lutheran Services in Iowa – Caregiver Program – Offers respite, education, and support for family caregivers.
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🌅 East Coast
CaringKind (New York) – New York City’s leading dementia caregiving resource, offering training, support groups, and a helpline.
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Massachusetts Family Caregiver Support Program – Provides statewide community-based caregiver services and respite care.
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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (Georgia, national reach) – Advocacy, training, and programs strengthening caregivers across the country.
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🌍 National (USA)
Caregiver Action Network (CAN) – National nonprofit providing peer support, education, and a caregiver help desk.
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ARCH National Respite Network – National directory of respite services for caregivers across all states.
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AARP Family Caregiving – Offers guides, articles, tools, and community resources for family caregivers.
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✨ This list is growing. We’ll continue to add trusted caregiver resources by state and region, so you always have a place to turn.