Are you taking care of an older adult as a family member or friend? Does caregiving increase your stress, health problems and financial difficulties?

South Vancouver Family and Friend Caregiver Supports Program (FFCSP) provides caregivers with supports and knowledge to manage the heavy duty, to navigate the health care system, to make each day less stressful for you.

  • Support Groups in English, Chinese, and Punjabi
  • Workshops
  • Group Activities
  • Health Care System Navigation
  • Information and Referrals
  • Individual Self Care Plan
  • Loss and Grief Group
  • And More

South Vancouver Neighbourhood House’s Family & Friend Caregiver Supports Program is funded by the Government of BC and managed by the United Way BC.

Click below to view resources for caregivers:

South Vancouver Caregiver Resources

Support groups:

  • English Support Group, in person, every 4th Tuesday morning
  • Punjabi Support Group, in person, every 3rd Tuesday morning
  • Chinese Support Group, by Zoom, every 2nd Tuesday morning

Other services:

  • Flexible, by phone, email or in-person

Cost:

  • Free with SVNH membership

Program Posters

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Information, resources and support for family and friend caregivers is available through Family Caregivers of BC website, https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/ or call the BC Caregiver Support Line toll free at 1-877-520-3267, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday and Thursday.