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        • SCALE Webinars and Workbooks
        • Caregiver Coaching Program 
      • Mental Health Support
        • Caregiver Grief and Loss
        • Caregiver Mental Health and Well-Being
        • Emotions and Caregiving 
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      • Peer Support
        • Peer Support
        • Capacity-Building Grants for Family Support Networks 
      • E-Learning
        • E-Learning Courses
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      • Communities
        • 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
        • Resources for Black Caregivers 
        • Supporting Indigenous Caregivers 
        • Support for Young Caregivers
  • Tools for Caregivers
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      • Health Conditions
        • Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
        • Cancer Diagnosis
        • Autism
        • Developmental Disability
        • Heart Condition
        • Mobility Challenges
        • Mental Illness or Addiction
        • Eating Disorder
        • Epilepsy
    • Column 2
      • Managing Care
        • Health Privacy & Consent
        • Virtual Healthcare
        • Advance Care Planning 
        • Palliative & End of Life Care
        • Contingency & Emergency Planning
        • Explore Financial Supports
        • Work/Life Balance
        • Developing Your Skills
        • Toolkits for Caregivers
        • e-Learning
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      • System Support
        • Understanding Home Care
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    • In-Person Caregiver Support Program
      • SCALE Together™
    • Home & Community Care
      • Supporting Caregivers in Home and Community Care 
    • Hospitals
      • Engagement & Co-design With Caregivers 
      • Health Consent and Privacy for Providers 
      • Essential Care Partner Practices for Hospitals 
    • Long Term Care Homes
      • Engagement & Co-design With Caregivers 
      • Health Consent and Privacy for Providers 
      • Essential Care Partner Practices in Long-Term Care Homes 
    • Primary Care
      • Supporting Caregivers in Primary Care 
    • Ontario Health Teams
      • Caregivers and Ontario Health Teams 
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  • August 2025

  • Wed 20

    Caring for Caregivers: Find Hope, and Help for Caregivers

    August 20, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Virtual

    Are you caring for a loved one through a season of prolonged illness, aging, or emotional struggle? Or perhaps you walk alongside someone who is? If so, you’re not alone. […]

    Free
  • September 2025

  • Thu 25

    Navigating Special Education in Ontario Schools

    September 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Ontario’s education system can be complex and confusing for families of students with disabilities. To help address these challenges, Community Living Ontario has developed a comprehensive guide titled Navigating Special […]

  • October 2025

  • Thu 2

    No Shame in Your Game: Managing Caregiver Anxiety as Parents

    October 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Are you a parent or caregiver feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure? You’re not alone. When you’re parenting or caring for a child with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or other […]

    Free
  • Thu 23

    High-Quality Care for Adults with Insomnia Disorder

    October 23, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    As a caregiver, you may be supporting someone with insomnia, or you might have been diagnosed with the disorder yourself. Either way, it’s important to understand the type of care […]

    Free
  • November 2025

  • Thu 6

    A Day in the Life of a Caregiver

    November 6, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Join us for an insightful look into the life of a caregiver and the challenges they may face. Learn how the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) provides support along the way. […]

    Free
  • Wed 12

    Ease the Journey: Advance Care Planning Tips for Caregivers

    November 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    93% of Canadians believe it’s important to talk about their wishes for their care with family and friends. Yet only 1 in 5 has a plan.1 As a caregiver, knowing […]

    Free
  • Thu 27

    Financial Planning & Support for Caregivers of People with Disabilities *LIVE SESSION ONLY

    November 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    *LIVE SESSION ONLY Planning for the future is a crucial step for caregivers of individuals with disabilities, but knowing what financial options are available can often feel overwhelming. This webinar, […]

    Free
  • December 2025

  • Thu 11

    Cultural Perspectives on Caregiving: Stories of Strength & Support

    December 11, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) in collaboration with Indus Community Services, and The Region of Peel Senior Services Development. This webinar will […]

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  • January 2026

  • Thu 8

    Why Do I Feel This Way? Understanding Grief in Dementia Caregiving

    January 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    Caregiving can bring profound emotional challenges. If you’re ever wondering why simple tasks feel so overwhelming, why you feel so isolated or why you experience anger or tears unexpectedly in […]

    Free
  • Thu 22

    The Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention

    January 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Online

    As a caregiver, your days are filled with endless tasks – from helping with daily activities to managing medications and creating a safe home environment. However, one of the most […]

    Free
  • February 2026

  • Thu 19

    Healthy Aging for Adults with Developmental Disabilities & Their Caregivers

    February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    As we get older, our brains naturally change. For people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), these shifts can occur in unique ways. At the same time, caregivers who […]

    Free
  • March 2026

  • Tue 17

    Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities

    March 17 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
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    WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM For Tamil Caregivers: Seniors, Families & Friends Join our weekly Health & Wellness Program for Tamil Caregivers via Zoom. Workshops are designed to address your […]

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