Resources for caregivers
- L’Appui Resource Directory: A provincial directory of community resources and services for informal caregivers. Telephone : 1 855 852-7784
- 211 Québec: A directory of community services that provides quick access to the resources available for informal caregivers and those they care for. Telephone : 211
- Government of Québec: Webpage that outlines what it means to be a caregiver and that provides information on provincial government resources and support services as well as government caregivers initiatives such as the Act to Recognize and Support Caregivers.
- Curateur public du Québec – Assistance measure: The assistance measure allows a person experiencing difficulties to receive assistance, free of charge, from one or two people of their choice. Officially recognized by the Curateur public (public curator), assistants may help adults who require assistance.
- Commission des normes de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST – Natural caregivers): Information regarding certificates for informal caregivers and workplace support measures.
- Employer-caregiver work conciliation – Website that provides practical information for caregivers on how to better balance their responsibilities as caregivers and their work life as well as information on financial benefits and assistance programs.
- L’Appui: The mission ofL’Appui pour les proches aidants is to improve the quality of life of caregivers. In addition to offering direct services to caregivers across Québec, the organization supports the community and the social economy in an effort to broaden and improve the support measures offered to caregivers.
- Government of Canada – Employment insurance caregiving benefits: Tax credits are available to limit the impact of your role as a caregiver on your personal finances. While there may be similarities between them, each tax credit has its own eligibility requirements and formalities.
- Proche aidance Québec – Coalition of organizations committed to informal caregivers: Their mission is to improve the quality of life of caregivers across Québec.
- Éducaloi– Caregivers: Website that addresses various topics such as reconciling work and caregiving responsibilities, consent to care, access to medical records, etc.