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COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

COVID19 -- case management, counselling, and food bank for clients by appointment only * most case management to be done over phone * youth programs are now virtual and Youth Outreach Coordinator is working remotely, email youth@aidsdurham.com * cancellation of support groups, events, interventions, workshops, fundraising events, training and social activities

Harm reduction services at the following locations and hours

• ​​Aids Committee of Durham Region - 115 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa - Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm
• The Back Door Mission - 66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am-3pm
• Christian Faith Outreach Centre - 158 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9 am-4 pm
• For information on our Harm Reduction services, please contact Kayla harmreduction@aidsdurham.com

Support and education to people living with, affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS in Durham Region

• volunteer drivers available to drive to medical appointments
• food bank for clients
• financial assistance is possible through wellness fund for urgent medical needs

Education to individuals and community organizations

• HIV and AIDS virus transmission, diagnosis and treatment, safer sex and drug use
• creating safe environments for LGBTQ people
• creating anti-oppression and anti-racism culture

Harm reduction

• needle exchange
• Naloxone distribution

Support and information to cancer patients, families and caregivers * comprehensive information about cancer and cancer Available for community presentations

Peer Match

• Cancer patients matched with trained volunteers
• by phone, personal visit, group support

Wheels of Hope - Transportation Program

• Volunteer drivers provide transportation to treatment appointments
• subject to availability of volunteers

COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

COVID19 Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs


A local office of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Port Hope and surrounding area with the delivery of the following programs and services:

• Blood Pressure Clinics
• Caregiver Support
• Community Diners
• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services
• Accessible (wheelchair) and Affordable Rural Transportation (1-866-768-7778)
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors

The club raises funds for children with handicaps due to orthapedics problems and burn victims up to 18 years of age, and beyond if necessary.

• Funding assists 22 Shrine Hospitals throughout North America.
• Aids parents of handicapped children or burn victim children by providing transportation to and from Shrine hospitals.

COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  Caremobile
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Dining & Recreation Events
• Medical Equipment Program - accepts equipment donations
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Information and Referral

Also operates a community thrift shop at this location.

COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled

COVID19 Phone or visit www.commcare.ca for updated information on programs

Regular Service
A local agency of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Northumberland County with the delivery of the following programs and services.

• Community Diners
• Friendly Visiting
• Home at Last
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
• Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
• Information and Referral
• Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
• Personal Distress Alarms
• Supports for Caregivers
• Telephone Security Checks
• Transportation Services - Volunteer Transportation Program and Specialized Van Service 1-866-768-7778
• Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors

Non-emergency transportation services to local and long-distance medical appointments and SCHC programs such as recreational programs, congregate dining and adult day program * shopping and general errands

Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and regular activities
such as grocery shopping and banking * volunteer drivers and trained staff escort clients who are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition

COVID19 - Transportation for essential medical transportation only. Primary health care centre continuing as usual with screening. Primary Care Support Groups are taking referrals and/or running as phone support. Visit www.ccckl.ca/events/news/covid-19-updates for program availability.

Community Care's Community Support Services empower independent, active living for seniors and adults with special needs, helping them lead more healthy, socially engaged lives - and give caregivers much needed respite and support.

This is accomplished through a wide range of programs that provide:

• meals
• personal care
• caregiver support
• accessible transportation
• home making
• activities such as adult day programs and community dining events that help people stay connected in their community.

Community Care provides support and health services that promote the ability of older adults and special needs clients to remain as independent as possible in their own communities throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes. Community Care is a volunteer-based non-profit organization.

Support services offered include:

• adult day programs
• meals on wheels
• transportation for older adults and caregiver support

Community Health Centre offers health and wellness programs including primary care for people without a family doctor and a dental clinic for local residents.

Hospice Services provide palliative and grief support.

Some services extend into evenings and weekends call or email for information.

Life Long Care Program supports Indigenous individuals.

• Promotes improved quality of life and living for Indigenous people living with a disability, chronic illness, and/or frail elderly
• Promotes holistic health and well-being in support of a healthy senior lifestyle
• Information on local and regional health, wellness and long-term care support service agencies

Support services include:

• Social dining and recreational opportunities
• Transportation (medical, banking, pharmacy)
• Home visits
• Personal support worker services
• Security checks
• Indigenous support (ie assistance with NIHB, assistance in completing forms; advocacy with housing, etc)

In home care services. Nursing services; footcare, wellness checks, wound care and more.

Developed and implement customized care plans:

• Personal care support, grooming, transferring
• Medication monitor
• Respite care
• Hospital to Home Transition
• Caregiver relief
• Palliative care
• Medication administration
• Advocacy and coordination of medical and social services
• Homemaking services including meal preparation, laundry, errands and light housekeeping services
• assistance with activities of daily living including accompaniment and transportation to appointments
• Companionship
• Dementia care; registered with Alzheimer's Society as a Best Friends Approach Trainer
• Assistance for those recuperating from motor vehicle accidents or post-surgery
• Offer some services free of charge depending on the care that is needed. (i.e. grocery run or pharmacy is at no charge.)

Visit www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca for vaccine clinic information. For vaccine information Click Here .

Provides the following:

• influenza vaccine clinics and routine immunizations clinics, including COVID
• school vaccine programs including: hepatitis B, meningococcal and human papillomavirus vaccines for Grade 7 students
• monitors immunization in licensed child care centres and enforces the Immunization of School Pupils Act
• distributes Ontario Government funded vaccines to health care providers
• promotes immunization through consultation, presentations and pandemic response planning

A non-medical provider of companionship, home help services, respite care, and personal care for seniors and those recovering from surgery

• Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, bathing, and family caregiver relief
• Client transportation and accompaniment to appointments
• Support for clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's
• One-on-one personalized services to clients by screened, trained, bonded and insured CAREGivers

PSW's promote client independence by supporting individuals with their activities of daily living (ADLs)

Residential cleaning services including:

• laundry
• change/make bedding
• vacuuming/Dusting
• sponge mopping
• garbage

Other services include:

• light pet care
• meal preparation
• companionship
• accompaniment to events and medical appointments
• medication reminders
• Assistance with other ADLs

Provides transportation and accompaniment service for seniors, people with disabilities and anyone of any age who needs extra help for the following activities:

• medical appointments, local or out of town
• grocery and personal shopping
• social and community events
  
• Agency staff are first aid and CPR certified, fully insured, licensed with the City of Peterborough, Vulnerable Sector checked, and certified as a Veteran's Affairs Canada service provider

Helps hospital patients successfully make the transition from hospital to home. Provides a Personal Support Worker to help clients settle in the day they are discharged from hospital. Services may include:

• accompanying/driving a client home from hospital
• picking up medications, medical equipment and/or groceries
• making a small meal and doing light housekeeping
• conducting a safety assessment
• providing personal care

Operates as a partnership between Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Home and Community Care Support Services Central East, and Community Care Peterborough

Provides services that support health and wellbeing for seniors, adults with physical challenges and caregivers. Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels - Hot meals, frozen entrées, soups, desserts
• Grocery Shopping/Delivery
• Transportation and accompaniment for medical appointments, shopping and errands - accessible transportation available via the
  CCP Van
• Shopping Buddy
• Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes - virtual and in-person options
• Brokered Home Help and Maintenance
• Lifeline
• Friendly Visiting
• Telephone Reassurance Checks
• Health and Wellness programs
• Blood Pressure Clinic
• Foot Clinic
• Information and Referral

• offices in Apsley, Ennismore, Buckhorn, Havelock, Lakefield, Millbrook, Norwood, Peterborough

COVID19 - service available * drivers are available to provide FREE rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments * arrange a ride with us to your appointment by calling 1-888-255-6680 or by completing the Request Service form on the website

Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations

• medical appointments
• shopping, errands, and appointments
• to access CCD programs
• drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers

Access to Primary Care

• provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges

Accessible Vans

• wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
• staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
• client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
• must travel with escort if cannot travel alone

Home at Last

• provides Personal Support Worker to bring client safely home from hospital if aging or has special needs and would benefit from assistance in getting settled