Caregiver Support Groups
Support to help you care for your family member.
Support to help you care for your family member with dementia or other illnesses or disabilities.
Meet other caregivers, share experiences, explore solutions to common challenges and find out about community resources – all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Our support groups run all year round and give you an outlet for the ups and downs of caring for your family member.
Dementia Care Support Groups
For family caregivers caring for someone living with dementia
| Support Group Type | Date and Time | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia Support Group | Monday Evenings Bi-weekly 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Virtual | Vinitha Nair, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-847-9559 ext. 2411 |
| Early Onset Dementia Support Group | First Thursday of Each Month 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Virtual | Vinitha Nair, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-847-9559 ext. 2411 |
| Milton Dementia Support Group | First Thursday of each month 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Milton – In- Person | Vinitha Nair, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-847-9559 ext. 2411 |
| Long Term Care Support Group | Once a month, Mondays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Virtual | April Graham, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-632-8168 ext. 2417 |
| Long Term Care Support Group | Second Wednesday of each month 10:00 AM -12:00 PM | Burlington – In-Person | April Graham, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-632-8168 ext. 2417 |
| Halton Hills Family Support Group | Last Wednesday of each month 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Georgetown – In-Person | April Graham, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-632-8168 ext. 2417 |
| Spousal Dementia Support Group | Thursdays Bi-weekly 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Burlington – In-Person | April Graham, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-632-8168 ext. 2417 |
| Spousal Dementia Support Group | Every Second Monday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Oakville – In-Person | Vinitha Nair, Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care Send Email 905-847-9559 ext. 2411 |
Integrated Care Support Groups
For family caregivers caring for someone living with an illness (other than dementia), disability or needing care for other reasons.
| Support Group Type | Date and Time | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Care Support Group (starting in January 2026) | First Tuesday of each month 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Oakville – In-Person | Starting in January 2026 |
| Integrated Care Support Group (starting in January 2026) | Second Thursday of each month 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Virtual | Starting in January 2026 |
Caregiver Consultations
If a group setting isn’t right for you, our team is available to talk to you individually about your unique situation and to help you find solutions that are right for you and your family member.
This free service is available year round in person, on the phone or via email – just contact the team member in your area!
Caregiver Education and Support Contacts
Vinitha Nair
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Oakville and Milton
905-847-9559 ext. 2411 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2411
[email protected]
April Graham
Caregiver Educator, Dementia Care
Burlington and Halton Hills
905-847-9559 ext. 2427 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2427
[email protected]
Hashini Pallewatta
Caregiver Educator, Integrated Care.
Halton and Mississauga
905-847-9559 ext. 2427 | Toll free: 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2427
[email protected]
Thank You!
This program is supported through the generosity of our funders and donors
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