Caregivers often need support to take breaks and continue with their caregiving responsibilities. The Department of Health and Wellness funds caregiver programs and services. You can find more detailed information by following the links below. To access these programs and services, call us toll-free at 1-800-225-7225. 

• Adult Day Programs
• Caregiver Benefit Program (Financial support) (External Site)
• Facility-based respite (External Site)
• In-home respite 
• Supportive Care Program (External Site)

Caregiver education and training is available through organization such as Caregivers Nova Scotia, The Alzheimer Society of NS, The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and The ALS Society of NB & NS