Family support and activities
As a relative, you may sometimes need support, community, or just a moment of relaxation. Through the family support service, you have the opportunity to meet others in similar situations, take part in activities and discussion groups, or receive individual support.
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Please note that all forms, digital applications (e-services) and some linked websites are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.
Family support service
The municipality’s family support coordinator is here for anyone who provides care, help, or support to someone close to them. This may include being:
- A relative of someone with a long-term physical illness, dementia, or who is elderly.
- A relative of someone with a mental health condition or a disability.
Tthe family support coordinatorcan offer support, guidance, and information to family caregivers. You can take part in personal talks, home visits, support groups, study circles, lectures, and different wellbeing activities. The aim is to reduce the relatives physical, mental, and social strain, and to improve quality of life.
No registration or records are kept when you make contact, and all staff are bound by confidentiality.
Activities for relatives
We arrange different activities where you can meet other relatives, receive support, and share experiences. You are welcome to register.
Family café
Our family café is for anyone who supports or cares for a family member, relative or friend living with dementia or another cognitive disorder. We meet over coffee and refreshments to talk about a current topic or to listen to a guest speaker.
Time: Tuesdays 1 September, 29 September, 3 November, 24 November, 13:00–15:00.
Place: Hedenbrovägen 8, in the same building as Garnis short-term care home.
Registration: Please inform the family consultant in advance, +46 921 782 36, as the meetings are sometimes held at another location.
Individual talks
Would you like to talk in peace and quiet about your situation as a relative? You can book an individual talk. The talks can take place at the family support service, by phone, or digitally. No records are kept, and staff are bound by confidentiality.
Book an appointment: Call the family consultant, +46 921 782 36.
Conversation group
The conversation group is for anyone who is a relative of a person with a long-term illness and who supports or cares for someone close to them at home.
When someone close to you becomes ill, it often affects you as a relative too. Through films and conversations, we discuss topics that can be difficult to talk about. You will have the opportunity to meet others in similar situations and talk about both what feels difficult and what can help you feel better.
We meet on five occasions for coffee and conversation. Participation is free of charge.
Start: Ongoing during autumn 2026.
Registration: Family consultant, +46 921 782 36.
Digital activities
- Digital lectures on mental health: External link. SNAPH (Stockholm Network for Mental Health Action) offers free digital lectures on mental health. Open to everyone, these sessions are useful both for relatives and for anyone who wants to learn more. Join from home using a computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
- Adult siblings in focus: External link. An online programme for adults who have a sibling living with mental ill health, a long-term illness or a disability. The programme gives you the opportunity to reflect on responsibility, emotions, guilt, relationships and personal boundaries together with others in similar situations.
- Calendar from the National family carers association: External link. Here you can find more free digital activities for relatives, including lectures, workshops, and support groups across the country.
- The National family carers association's support groups: External link. The purpose of these groups is to provide support, knowledge and practical advice, while giving you the opportunity to meet others in similar situations and share experiences.
Mindfulness for carers
Digital sessions with mindfulness exercises, sometimes including gentle movement. No previous experience is needed. Participation is free of charge.
For adults aged 18 or over who support someone close to them due to old age, illness or disability.
Visiting service
To reduce loneliness, we offer a visiting service in cooperation with the Red Cross, pensioners’ organisations, and the Church of Sweden.
Volunteers make home visits to people who would like company and a moment of community. It may be a conversation over a cup of coffee, a walk, or simply having someone to share time with.
Through the family support service you can also register your interest if you would like to become a visitor yourself, or if you know someone who would appreciate a visit.
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Contact
Family consultant
E-mail: kommunen@boden.se
Phone: +46 921 782 36