Does this sound like you?
- Unpaid caregivers include any individual providing care – physical, spiritual, emotional, social – for a loved one without receiving pay
- Unpaid caregivers often care for family members, partners, friends or neighbours – includes translating, providing meals, transportation, emotional support, physical care and more
- Unpaid caregivers do not have to live with their loved one(s) to be considered a caregiver – can be a spouse, friend, neighbour, child, parent
Don’t have time to fill out the application today? Jot down your name and number and/or email, and we’ll be in touch with you soon!
About the Caregivers in the Hills Program
As part of the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative’s Community Wellness Council identified unpaid caregiver identification as highest priority.
In response, our Collaborative developed the Caregivers in the Hills program to identify unpaid caregivers in Dufferin County and Caledon. The purpose of the identification badge is to validate and recognize the role of unpaid caregivers as they assist in the care of their loved one(s).
Caregivers in the Hills is FREE to join and welcomes applications from all unpaid caregivers in Dufferin County and Caledon.
Each member is given a unique Caregivers in the Hills identification badge that may be used in health and social care settings to ensure care providers know you are a caregiver. In addition, participating businesses in Dufferin-Caledon may offer discounts and benefits when the badge is presented.
The benefits of applying for a Caregivers in the Hills identification badge
- You will be recognized as a Caregiver by healthcare providers in the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative
- It will give you confidence to ask questions to support your loved one
- Providers will recognize you as a caregiver and it will provide validation of your role and presence in the healthcare setting
- Facilitates you as a partner in care
Mission
To promote positive partnerships between unpaid Caregivers and the health care community to ensure mutual respect, communication, and compassion.
Community Business Partners
Take a look at the local businesses in Orangeville, Caledon and surrounding areas that have graciously donated offerings to help recognize our caregivers. Perks like discounts, gifts, or gift certificates help our members feel noticed and valued when they show their ID badge in the community and health care settings. If you own a local business and are interested in being a partner we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@caregiversinthehills.ca or call (519) 216-6671.
15% off each visit + gift cards
Gift certificates to be used at local Orangeville businesses, courtesy of the Orangeville BIA
10% off each visit (exclusions apply)
10% off each visit + discount certificates
15% discount on eligible OTC products
Every member who purchases a ticket, will receive a complimentary ticket for their loved one
Branching Out Support Services (BOSS)
15% off each order placed on the Granola Project Online Store!
The Granola Project offers delicious granola made by those who are neurodiverse to support neurodiverse individuals.
Caregivers Wishlist
Our Community Wellness Council conducted two focus groups with past and present caregivers where lived experience was used to create a wish list of what this program could look like in our community. A visual map captures the list, beginning with a wish to feel validated, to simplify the caregiving process and to improve navigation, highlighting the importance of being recognized as part of the circle of care for their loved one.
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