Comic series: Let\u2019s Talk About It!
<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Our](\"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/icone_2-04-gris.png\" "\\"Our")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need help? \u2192<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CALL 811 (Info-Sant\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>\/Info-Social<\/a><\/strong>). 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\u2019s free and confidential. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l\u2019Appui\u2019s Caregiver Support Helpline<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\nBilingual; open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
1 855 852-7784<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\ninfo-aidant@lappui.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\nwww.lappui.org\/en\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l\u2019Appui\u2019s Resource Directory<\/strong><\/a> or Proche aidance Qu\u00e9bec's list of member organizations (in French only)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Four comics to raise awareness about young caregivers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>Young caregivers<\/strong> are very often under-recognized in school and community settings, which can make it harder for them to get the support they need. To help change this, we\u2019ve created a series of four comics, each accompanied by a guide. These tools offer clear and accessible insights into what it\u2019s like to be a young carer, along with practical resources. <\/p>\nThe comics and their guides have been adapted for different audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
For elementary school students<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lets-talk-about-it-Primaire.png\" "\\"Let's")
<\/span><\/a><\/div>Step into the shoes of Th\u00e9o, a boy who helps care for his brother, Sam.<\/p>\n
This comic was designed to be used in the classroom by elementary school staff. The guide includes activity ideas. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/div>View the comic and its guide <\/a><\/div>Activity materials<\/h5>Classroom<\/h5>\n\n- Comic<\/a><\/strong> (projector version)<\/li>\n
- Activity sheet 1<\/a><\/strong>: Things we do for each other in my family<\/li>\n
- Activity sheet 2<\/strong><\/a>: Create your own comic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
Materials for distribution<\/h5>Print<\/h5>\n\n- Comic (double-sided)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Social media<\/h5>\n\n- PNG version<\/a><\/strong> (recommended for Facebook and Instagram)<\/li>\n
- PDF version<\/a><\/strong> (recommended for LinkedIn)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For high school students<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lets-talk-about-it-Secondaire.png\" "\\"Let's")
<\/span><\/a><\/div>Stress, homework, friendships, hobbies\u2014and family responsibilities. Max tries to do it all while helping her mom, but it\u2019s not easy. <\/p>\n
This comic and its accompanying guide can be used in schools and other settings frequented by high school students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
View the comic and its guide<\/a><\/div>Materials for distribution<\/h5>Print<\/h5>\n\n- Promotional poster<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Comic (double-sided)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Social media<\/h5>\n\n- PNG version<\/a><\/strong> (recommended for Facebook and Instagram)<\/li>\n
- PDF version<\/a><\/strong> (recommended for LinkedIn)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For young adults<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lets-talk-about-it-Jeunes.png\" "\\"Couverture")
<\/span><\/a><\/div>A young adult supports his little brother while juggling school, work and a social life\u2014and realizes he can\u2019t keep doing it all on his own.<\/p>\n
This comic and its accompanying guide can be used in schools and other settings frequented by young adults.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
View the comic and its guide<\/a><\/div>Materials for distribution<\/h5>Print<\/h5>\n\n- Promotional poster<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Comic (double-sided)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Social media<\/h5>\n\n- PNG version<\/strong><\/a> (recommended for Facebook and Instagram)<\/li>\n
- PDF version<\/a><\/strong> (recommended for LinkedIn)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
For adults receiving care and their families<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>![\"Available](\"https:\/\/observatoireprocheaidance.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lets-talk-about-it-Adultes.png\" "\\"Couverture")
<\/span><\/a><\/div>A father becomes aware that, through the help she provides each day, his daughter is a young caregiver. Grateful but worried, he learns to acknowledge her role and ensure that she gets the support she needs. <\/p>\n
This comic and its accompanying guide can be shared with adults who receive care, with parents in a school context, and in various intervention settings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need help? \u2192<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
CALL 811 (Info-Sant\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>\/Info-Social<\/a><\/strong>). 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\u2019s free and confidential. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> To speak to a caregiver counselor about a difficult situation, ask questions or get a referral, call l\u2019Appui\u2019s Caregiver Support Helpline<\/a><\/b>.<\/p>\n Bilingual; open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n 1 855 852-7784<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n info-aidant@lappui.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n www.lappui.org\/en\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> To find community resources offering caregiving information and support near you, consult l\u2019Appui\u2019s Resource Directory<\/strong><\/a> or Proche aidance Qu\u00e9bec's list of member organizations (in French only)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div> Young caregivers<\/strong> are very often under-recognized in school and community settings, which can make it harder for them to get the support they need. To help change this, we\u2019ve created a series of four comics, each accompanied by a guide. These tools offer clear and accessible insights into what it\u2019s like to be a young carer, along with practical resources. <\/p>\n The comics and their guides have been adapted for different audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Step into the shoes of Th\u00e9o, a boy who helps care for his brother, Sam.<\/p>\n This comic was designed to be used in the classroom by elementary school staff. The guide includes activity ideas. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Stress, homework, friendships, hobbies\u2014and family responsibilities. Max tries to do it all while helping her mom, but it\u2019s not easy. <\/p>\n This comic and its accompanying guide can be used in schools and other settings frequented by high school students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> A young adult supports his little brother while juggling school, work and a social life\u2014and realizes he can\u2019t keep doing it all on his own.<\/p>\n This comic and its accompanying guide can be used in schools and other settings frequented by young adults.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> A father becomes aware that, through the help she provides each day, his daughter is a young caregiver. Grateful but worried, he learns to acknowledge her role and ensure that she gets the support she needs. <\/p>\n This comic and its accompanying guide can be shared with adults who receive care, with parents in a school context, and in various intervention settings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Four comics to raise awareness about young caregivers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
For elementary school students<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/a><\/div>Activity materials<\/h5>
Classroom<\/h5>\n
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Materials for distribution<\/h5>
Print<\/h5>\n
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Social media<\/h5>\n
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For high school students<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/a><\/div>Materials for distribution<\/h5>
Print<\/h5>\n
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Social media<\/h5>\n
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For young adults<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/a><\/div>Materials for distribution<\/h5>
Print<\/h5>\n
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Social media<\/h5>\n
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For adults receiving care and their families<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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