If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please call 911. 

The Ontario Caregiver Organization supports young caregivers across the province of Ontario. 

To access information about caregiver services and supports in your area, please call our 24/7 caregiver helpline: 1-833-416-2273 (CARE)

Ontario Caregiver Organization general inquiries:
Phone: 416-362-CARE (2273)
Toll free: 1-888-877-1626
info@ontariocaregiver.ca

Additional resources you may find helpful:

Kids Help Phone
Free, private and confidential counselling, information and referrals. No matter what you want to talk about, they’re here to listen.
Kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868
Text 686868

Good2talk
Free and confidential counselling and support for post-secondary students in Ontario.
Good2talk.ca
1-866-925-5454
Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Connex Ontario
Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol, drugs or mental illness.
connexontario.ca
1-866-531-2600

Special thanks to the Waterloo Young Carers Project for providing us with their legacy young caregiver website content. The Ontario Caregiver Organization will continue to evolve this work to meet the needs of young caregivers across Ontario.