The Ontario Caregiver Organization
The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) serves Ontario’s 4 million caregivers who provide physical and emotional support to a family member, partner, friend or neighbour across all care and residential settings, regardless of the caregiver’s age, location in Ontario, or the condition/needs of the person they are supporting.
Our 24/7 Caregiver Helpline 1-833-416-2273 is the single point of access to information, support, and services for caregivers. Live chat is also available 7am-9pm (Mon – Fri) @ ontariocaregiver.ca. Caregivers can speak to a Community Resource Specialist to connect to community-based services and supports across Ontario. Available in English and French.
Other support services include:
- 1:1 Peer Support (Phone or Online)
- SCALE (Supporting Caregiver Awareness, Learning and Empowerment) Webinar series focused on caregiver wellbeing
- Online peer to peer support groups
- Young Caregivers Connect for those aged 15-25
More services and resources can be found on our website listed below.
Contact
Katie Muirhead, Regional Lead West: katiem@ontariocaregiver.ca 1-888-877-1626 X1020