Support Groups
The healing potential of groups is well documented and drop-in support groups offer many of the same therapeutic values as more formal, structured groups. The friendly, open, and informal format of our drop-in support groups allows caregivers to participate as little or as much as personal comfort levels permit. Caregivers are welcome and encouraged to attend at their convenience. Caregiver support group meetings are offered each month on an ongoing basis.
Drop in at one of our monthly support group meetings to discover:
- there are others who struggle with similar caregiving concerns
- new ways to problem solve, cope with change, handle challenges
- the chance to help others by listening and sharing
- new ideas from others with shared experiences
- valuable community resources and how to access them.
VCH Caregiver Support Groups
There are two ongoing support groups which welcome new caregivers. These support groups operate on a drop-in basis, so pre-registration is not required.
Raven Song Support Group
- Last Thursday of each month 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Raven Song Community Health Centre, 2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver
- For more information please call: Sarah Galuska at 604.877.4699
Renfrew Caregiver Support Group
- 2nd Tuesday of each month 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Renfrew Park Community Centre - 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
- For more information please call: Sarah Galuska at 604.877.4699
For information on VCH Caregiver Support Groups
Please contact the Program:
Additional Caregiver Support Groups
Lion’s Den Caregiver Support Group
- 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
- Lion’s Den Adult Day Centre - 770 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- For more information please call: Carolyn at 604.718.5848
North Shore Caregiver Support Program
- 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- 1st Thursday of the month from 7 – 9 pm
- North Shore Community Resources - Suite 201-935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver (Capilano Mall)
- For more information please call: Cindy Bouvet at 604.982.3320.
Renfrew-Collingwood Caregiver Support Group
- Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors’ Society - 2970 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
- For more information please call: Donna Clarke at 604.430.1441
Disease-specific caregiver support groups
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