Searching for Elder Abuse

A community based resource agency responding to the need for assessment, counselling, advocacy and support

A multi-service agency with a number of programs including:

• Family Resource and Support
• Adult Protective Services
• Autism Intervention Program
• Applied Behavioural Analysis
• Behavioural Consulting Services
• Infant and Child Development
• Home Personnel and Resource Program
• Family Court Clinic
• Supervised Access Services and Individual
• Couple and Family Counselling Services

Adult protective services agency

• offers case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to adults with a developmental disability

Seniors Steering Committee on Elder Abuse works to prevent elder abuse by:

• Promoting awareness and understanding of elder abuse issues
• Seniors rights
• Requirements for safe and secure aging, and relevant services in Hastings & Prince Edward Counties
• Promotes and maintains a collaborative, coordinated response to disclosures and allegations
• Identification and response to elder abuse in Hastings & Prince Edward Counties

24 Hour Crisis Response, Cultural Healing, Safety Planning, Support, Advocacy, and Referrals for Ongoing Care to residents of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and First Nations, Inuit, or Metis residents of the surrounding communities

Adult protective services agency

• offers case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to adults with a developmental disability

Adult protective services agency

• offers case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to adults with a developmental disability

Volunteer-based community support agency serving seniors and adults with disabilities

Assists developmentally disabled adults living substantially on their own in the community to live as independently and as safely as possible.

Individuals living with family or in residential programs may also be eligible to receive supports for periods of up to one year if they either require some assistance with advocacy or wish to plan to live more independently and require case management supports to achieve their goals.

Services include:

• case management
• assistance with budgeting
• coordinating medical or dental appointments
• referrals to appropriate resources including but not limited to housing, education, employment and professional counselling
• assistance with obtaining appropriate assessments to aid in planning
• support for any involvement with the legal system
• assistance with finding support for daily activities
• support to develop the individuals skills in learning how to advocate for themselves

Adult protective services agency

• offers case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to adults with a developmental disability

Advocacy, counselling, encouragement and life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities

• clients are linked to services which ensure that appropriate supports are provided and coordinated so as to maximize the clients' potential for living in the community as independently as possible

Various community support programs

• Meals on Wheels (Northbrook and Denbigh)
• community diners
• medical transportation
• homemaking program/home maintenance
• community programs
• women's program

Assists developmentally disabled adults living substantially on their own in the community to live as independently and as safely as possible.

Individuals living with family or in residential programs may also be eligible to receive supports for periods of up to one year if they either require some assistance with advocacy or wish to plan to live more independently and require case management supports to achieve their goals.

Services include:

• case management
• assistance with budgeting
• coordinating medical or dental appointments
• referrals to appropriate resources including but not limited to housing, education, employment and professional counselling
• assistance with obtaining appropriate assessments to aid in planning
• support for any involvement with the legal system
• assistance with finding support for daily activities
• support to develop the individuals skills in learning how to advocate for themselves

COVID-19 (May 1, 2020): Program still running * all services are done by telephone or Zoom video conference

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of seniors in South-Eastern Ontario through education, advocacy, and research * resources, presentations, training, community consultations, a 24/7 elder abuse peer support line, and recommendations to all levels of government * runs special services for Elder Abuse Prevention

Adult protective services for people with developmental disabilities

• client-directed program provides advocacy, case management and supportive counselling

A voluntary organization of older adults, professionals and agency representatives dedicated to the prevention of older adult abuse.

• Works to empower victims and offers education, information and advocacy on the issue.
• Offers a coordinated, client-oriented, rights-based approach to deal with the root cause of the abuse or neglect.
• It's Not Right - workshop for neighbours, friends, families to recognize signs of elder abuse.

Assists developmentally disabled adults living substantially on their own in the community to live as independently and as safely as possible.

Individuals living with family or in residential programs may also be eligible to receive supports for periods of up to one year if they either require some assistance with advocacy or wish to plan to live more independently and require case management supports to achieve their goals.

Services include:

• case management
• assistance with budgeting
• coordinating medical or dental appointments
• referrals to appropriate resources including but not limited to housing, education, employment and professional counselling
• assistance with obtaining appropriate assessments to aid in planning
• support for any involvement with the legal system
• assistance with finding support for daily activities
• support to develop the individuals skills in learning how to advocate for themselves

Protective service for adults with a developmental handicap

• case management
• advocacy
• counselling
• information

Volunteer based agency offering offering services and programs that

• provide, educate, promote and support to seniors

Programs included:

• Meals on Wheels
• Volunteer Transportation
• Foot Care Clinics
• Friendly Visiting
• Security Reassurance
• Crisis Alert Device
• Form and Income Tax assistance
• Recorded Readings
• Home Help
• Social and Group supports

Adult protective services agency

• offers case management, counselling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to adults with a developmental disability

Network of community organizations from City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton who meet monthly to discuss elder abuse issues, elder abuse prevention and education and information and referral.

• Education, advocacy and assistance in accessing available community services and resources dedicated to elder abuse prevention.

Providing education, advocacy, and assistance to seniors who have been or who are being abused.

• Works with other community organizations and encourage participation in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Elder Abuse Prevention Network which raises awareness about elder abuse

Adult protective services program:

• short and long-term support to people living with developmental disabilities
• promotes integration in the workplace and the community
• case management
• assistance with management of passport funding
• information and referral to community and ministry-funded programs and services
• life skills training

Community Counselling

• intake, assessment, counselling, referral, groups
• short-term individual, couple, family and group counselling
• job stress, workplace violence, conflict
• addiction, substance abuse, anger, anxiety, depression
• personal stress, budgeting, self-esteem
• conflict resolution, extended family, separation/divorce
• communication, abuse/violence, bereavement
• child-care, parenting, school problems
• balancing work and family life
• caring for elderly parents

Partner Assault Response (PAR) (see separate listing)

• mandated structured group program for men and women who have been found and/or pled guilty to domestic violence

Employee Assistance

• intake, assessment and referral
• counselling for employees and their family members
• critical incident counselling and support services
• organizational support and wellness seminars for employee groups

Adult Community Support Services (see separate listing)

• assessment, information and referral
• service coordination and system navigation
• case management
• advocacy and supportive counseling for adults with a developmental disability

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

First Nations and Inuit Health Non-Insured Health Benefits Counselling

Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling for children and youth who are victims of internet sexual exploitation and their immediate family

Retired or medically released Canadian Forces personnel and their families

Assists developmentally disabled adults living substantially on their own in the community to live as independently and as safely as possible.

Individuals living with family or in residential programs may also be eligible to receive supports for periods of up to one year if they either require some assistance with advocacy or wish to plan to live more independently and require case management supports to achieve their goals.

Services include:

• case management
• assistance with budgeting
• coordinating medical or dental appointments
• referrals to appropriate resources including but not limited to housing, education, employment and professional counselling
• assistance with obtaining appropriate assessments to aid in planning
• support for any involvement with the legal system
• assistance with finding support for daily activities
• support to develop the individuals skills in learning how to advocate for themselves