Support and resources for supporters

Explore supports and resources for looking after yourself while you look after someone else, including help with caregiving and personal care.

Support for you as a caregiver

Caregivers Alberta

Caring for a loved one can be demanding, and it's important to look after your own well-being too. Caregivers Alberta offers free support for Albertans caring for family members or friends, including one-on-one caregiver coaching, a peer support community, and educational workshops. Visit Caregivers Alberta to learn more or connect with a caregiver coach.

Help in Tough Times

Having a loved one who needs care can be difficult. For information about support programs ask the patient’s care team and see the resources at Help in Tough Times. You can also contact the confidential Mental Health Help Line 24/7 to learn more about mental health programs and services in Alberta.

Support while your loved one is in care

Religious & Spiritual Support

We acknowledge the importance of access to religious, spiritual and cultural care providers when requested by patients. Speak with the care team or contact AHS Spiritual Care Services for information on what religious and spiritual care supports are available at the site.

Interpretation Services

Interpretation and Translation Services provides individuals who have limited English, who are deaf, deaf/blind or hard of hearing patients with communication support needed to understand their medical providers. Speak with the care team to arrange interpretation services.

Navigation Services

Navigation Services can help you find your way in Alberta’s health care system Navigation Services or call 811.

Concerns and Feedback

The quickest way to address any concerns is to speak directly with the care team. You can also share feedback, whether raising a concern or commending a care provider for a positive experience, through AHS Patient Relations with Sharing feedback.