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                                    | Program: | Helpline | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | Helpline: 1-833-416-2273 (CARE) | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Crisis: | Call 911 in the case of emergencies | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
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                                    | Hours: | Daily 24 hours Live chat: Mon-Fri 7am-9pm
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                                    | Executives: | Amy Coupal - Chief Executive Officer amyc@ontariocaregiver.ca
 Clayo Laanemets - Manager, Caregiver Programs
 clayol@ontariocaregiver.ca
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                                    | Public Contacts: | Cara Chen - Director, Programs and Services 416-362-2273 ext 1035 * carac@ontariocaregiver.ca
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                                    | Service Description: | 24 hour support helpline for all caregivers * provides information and referral for services for caregivers 
 Live Online Chat available - Available on website
 
 Note: Not a crisis line or counselling line
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | None | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Call or visit website | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Caregivers in Ontario | 
                            
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | Helpline is offered in over 150 languages by phone through interpretation service. Live English and French answer by phone. French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Ontario | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 10/3/2024 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=200459 | 
                                
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