English-speaking informal and family caregivers in Quebec. A portrait of the population and its needs.

This fact sheet (5 pages) aims to raise awareness among stakeholders and professionals who work with English-speaking caregivers in Quebec regarding language barriers to accessing services.

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SHERPA University Institute

Year: 2025

Languages: English, French

Format: Summary document

Dimension(s) of caregiving:

Realities of caregiving

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CALL 811 (Info-Santé/Info-Social). If you need support or have concerns or questions about your health or that of a family member or friend, call 811 to speak to a nurse or psychosocial worker. Bilingual and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s free and confidential.

To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l’Appui’s Caregiver Support Helpline.

Bilingual; open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1 855 852-7784

[email protected]

www.lappui.org

To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l’Appui’s Resource Directory or Proche aidance Québec's list of member organizations (in French only).

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This fact sheet (5 pages) aims to raise awareness among stakeholders and professionals who work with English-speaking caregivers in Quebec regarding language barriers to accessing services.

Along with an overview of the situation of English-speaking caregivers in Quebec, including statistics and personal accounts, it highlights the challenges related to linguistic accessibility in the public health and social services system.

The fact sheet is based on data from the SHERPA University Institute study (in French), Les expériences de personnes appartenant à un groupe ethnoculturel minoritaire qui prennent soin d’un·e proche au Québec. 

See the fact sheet

Like to know more?

See the publication on the organization’s website to access other SHERPA projects about ethnocultural and linguistic minority caregivers in Quebec.