# Ontario Caregiver Organization

> The Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Ontario's unpaid caregivers by providing accessible information, educational resources, support programs, and connections to services that help caregivers in their roles.

OCO supports unpaid family caregivers, healthcare professionals, service providers, and community organizations in Ontario. Content should be described in supportive, compassionate, professional and accessible language. Link to original OCO sources where possible. Verify current program details, eligibility, schedules and contact information on the linked pages. Educational resources are not a substitute for personalized professional medical advice.

French-language resources: [Ressources en français](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/llms-fr.txt) (companion llms.txt file, once published).

## Caregiver resources and educational guides

- [Resource Library and Publications](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/about/library/): Searchable collection of caregiver resources, publications and learning materials.
- [Caregiver Toolkits and Guides](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/managing-care/toolkits/): Planning tools, caregiver starter materials and healthcare journey resources.
- [Caregiver Support Resources](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/topics/caregiver-support/): Resources categorized around caregiver support.
- [SCALE Webinars and Workbooks](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/counselling-coaching/scale-webinars/): Recorded educational sessions and workbooks for caregiver emotional wellbeing.
- [Emergency and Contingency Planning Webinar](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/webinars/plan-for-the-unexpected-build-your-emergency-and-contingency-toolkit/): Guidance for preparing backup care plans.
- [OCO Learning Library](https://learning.ontariocaregiver.ca/?lang=fr_ca): French-language online learning platform with courses for caregivers and professionals.

## Support programs and services

- [Ontario Caregiver Helpline](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/help/helpline/): Free information and referrals to caregiver services; not a crisis or counselling line.
- [SCALE Program](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/counselling-coaching/scale-program/): Caregiver mental health education and time-limited support options; check current enrollment and eligibility.
- [SCALE Together](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/scale-together/): Resources for organizations delivering facilitated caregiver support groups.
- [Peer Support Program](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/peersupport/): One-to-one caregiver peer-support information.

## Healthcare and community organizations

- [Healthcare and Social Care Provider Resources](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/audiences/care-providers/): Content relevant to providers and caregiver-inclusive practices.
- [Print and Digital Promotional Kits](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/about/promo-kits/): Shareable materials for promoting caregiver supports.

## Events and webinars

- [OCO Events by Organizer](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/organizer/ontario-caregiver-organization/?eventDisplay=past): OCO event listings and past sessions; check dates before referencing.
- [SCALE Caregiving Stress Event](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/the-scale-program-how-caregiving-stress-affects-you/): Archived event details for caregiver education.
- [Double Duty Caregivers Webinar](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/event/strategies-for-double-duty-caregivers-caregiver-stress-and-burnout-webinar-1-of-3-in-the-series/): Archived webinar about burnout among caregivers who also work in care professions.

## Research and reports

- [2025–2026 Impact Report](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/resources/impact-report/): Organizational outcomes, caregiver program reach and past impact reports.
- [Caregivers in the Workplace Guide for Employers](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/resources/caregivers-in-the-workplace-guide-for-employers/): Employer guidance about supporting employees who are caregivers.

## About and contact

- [OCO Homepage](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/): Main gateway to the organization's services, resources and current initiatives.
- [Contact OCO](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/contact/contact-us/): Contact form, media inquiries and caregiver support contact information.
- [Connect Newsletter](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/caregiver-newsletter/): Monthly caregiver resources and updates, available in English and French.

## Optional

- [French Peer Support Registration](https://ontariocaregiver.ca/peersupport/fr/inscrivez-vous/): Registration information for French-language peer support.

Note: Some archived event URLs may be subject to robots.txt restrictions. Listing them here does not override crawler access restrictions. This curated index should be reviewed monthly.