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The Georgetown and District Ministerial Association operates Community Unity Halton Hills, a combined effort of Georgetown churches to assist families in need whatever their beliefs.
Community Unity provides three main community programs:
- Spring and Fall Yard Clean Up -- Assists individuals and families in need due to age, health or circumstance with seasonal yard clean ups
- Food From the Heart -- Once a month hot, high protein meals are prepared and served at the Georgetown Bread Basket for clients to take home
- Jubilee Care Planners -- Trained community volunteers assess individual situations and make referrals to available help and support
Services include:
Personal care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- bathing, grooming and hygiene
- mobility assistance
- transferring and positioning
- toileting and incontinence care
- feeding and special diet
- medication reminders and assistance
- nursing care
- palliative care
- 24-hour care
Companionship
- grocery shopping and errands
- incidental transportation to appointments and events
- laundry and ironing
- homemaking, light housekeeping
- in-home meal preparation
- live-in services
- respite care
Providing staffing for facilities
- Personal Support Workers
- Register Practical Nurses
- Registered Nurses
Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries and pharmacy items * clients should order and pay in advance directly to the store, but agency also accepts cash/gift card with a shopping list and return change as required
- free health care needs assessment and consultation
- post-hospitalization care
- overnight care
- nursing support
- personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, moving, transferring, eating, etc)
- companionship
- light housekeeping
- meal planning and preparation
- medication management, assistance and reminders
- accompaniment and errands
- respite care
Office: Coté Terrace: 905-877-1198
Armstrong Terrace: 905-873-8765
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Provides essential personal care and home support services to eligible older adults living in designated older adult's apartment buildings to enable them to live independently in comfort, safety and dignity * helps with independence
Personal support workers are on-site daily to assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living including:
- bathing
- personal hygiene, dental care, preventative skin care
- dressing/undressing
- meal preparation
- medication assistance (limited scope)
- safety checks
- light housekeeping, garbage disposal, changing bedding, laundry
This listing describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment.
GROCERY DELIVERY
Metro Online Grocery
- order online for home delivery
- available for Georgetown postal code addresses
- order online for home delivery
- available for Acton and Georgetown postal code addresses
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT
- Some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (fee for use) - for complete list see here
- Occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here).
Community support programs:
- information and referral regarding health and social service agencies, community groups and organizations, government resources
- assistance and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go or those who are unable to access services without assistance
- income tax clinics for low income clients
- needs coordination matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them
- agency accessibility provides office space and an answering service to agencies like counselling agencies - family, teen, addiction, legal, financial
- transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * families can stay for a period of two months
- a community support coordinator provides family support
- Holiday Hampers Program * provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families who are experiencing financial difficulties in Halton Hills
- one time financial assistance for eligible low income people who are at risk of going into arrears on their gas bill
Backpack Program:
- provides backpacks with school supplies for lower income families in Halton Hills
Services for older adults:
- Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
- home maintenance and repair * may include yard maintenance, snow shoveling, window washing, seasonal house cleaning, odd jobs and minor repairs
- telephone assurance * call older adults regularly to provide a safety check and social contact
- friendly visiting * volunteer who will visit once a week to provide companionship and conversation
- letter carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * a joint effort between Acton postal workers and Links2Care
- client intervention and assistance * provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation * contact Seniors Coordinator, (mobile) 905-699-2010 or (office) 905-844-0252
- Connection in Action Halton Initiative * focusing on helping adults aged 55 and older who are at risk of or currently experiencing social isolation
- supportive housing program * provides essential supports for daily living services to eligible older adults living at Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Dr, Acton * services may include bathing, dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping and laundry * contact Marianne, Seniors Coordinator, Supportive Housing at 519-853-9916
Youth programs:
Off the Wall - Acton
Open Door - Georgetown
Children's programs:
Ontario Early Years- Acton Satellite
Ontario Early Years - Georgetown Satellite
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Volunteers prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible Halton Hills residents who have a modest income and a simple tax situation * call for more information
Care In The Community - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) trained volunteers to complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals for free * total family income for 1 person should be less than $35,000 and $45,000 for 2 persons * tax situation must be simple and is not for a deceased person
Care In The Community - Shop and Drop Support Program - Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries and pharmacy items * clients should order and pay in advance directly to the store, but agency also accepts cash/gift card with a shopping list and return change as required
Services and Programs:
- Supportive Housing
Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries and pharmacy items * clients should order and pay in advance directly to the store, but agency also accepts cash/gift card with a shopping list and return change as required
- supportive counselling for parents and families dealing with cultural and inter-generational conflict- culturally and linguistically responsive
- positive parenting strategies and helps families understand the range of supports available
- crisis intervention and risk assessment, system navigational support, linkages to resources for youth and families
- support in areas such as challenges or conflict over social norms, family violence/breakdown, mental health, developmental disability, dealing with anxiety and stress, identifying abusive behaviours and healthy versus unhealthy relationships, coping strategies for families dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting or parenting in blended families
- Housing and Support in Peel (HASP) in partnership with Supportive Housing in Peel (SHIP) delivers housing support services to clients residing in SHIP units including case management, service coordination, and person-centred centered support planning
- advocates with landlords, hospitals, psychiatrists
- skills development to improve quality of life, resolve day to day conflicts, manage setbacks and increase independence and housing stability
- support to victims of domestic violence navigating the family court system
- helps clients understand their rights and to make informed decisions on matters related to custody, child support, spousal support, and division of property and assets
- helps clients to understand and navigate court appearances and lawyer appointments; safety planning and risk assessments
- assistance documenting the history of abuse
- court accompaniment where appropriate
- culturally sensitive counselling for women who are victims of domestic/family violence and abuse
- crisis intervention, counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, transitional support, educational workshops, assistance with legal issues and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
- women's groups to support health and wellness
- support groups for women and children who have witnessed partner abuse through the Helping End Abuse for Life (HEAL) network
- French service through partners OASIS or La Maison d'Hébergement (see separate listing)
- drop-in, safe space, for settlement information with a 2SLGTBQ+ lens
- private, confidential, one-to-one settlement support
- peer mentoring
- referral to other services
- workshops and information sessions
- resource library, and social activities such as movies, art and crafts
- promotes welcoming communities through community presentations and information sessions
Provides essential support for daily living services to eligible seniors such as essential homemaking and assistance with daily activities, to eligible older adults living at the designated senior's building * enables older adults to live independently in comfort, safety, and with dignity through support provided by a team of personal support workers who assist them in their home
Out-of-Home Respite Supports -- provides families caring for a family member with a developmental disability some time to themselves while their family member is supported in social, recreational, and educational activities that promote skill development and community participation; there are numbers of respite options for particular needs and age groups
Community Participation Supports -- range and variety of activities, experiences, and opportunities for adults with a developmental disability including volunteer work and community outings to arts and crafts and educational activities
Community Living Supports -- helps people to live in their home; supports designed to promote participation and inclusion in the community, personal goals, skills, and relationships; range of supports and support models are offered, including group living, supported independent living and family home
Early Childhood Education -- consultation and support to pre-school centres and families of pre-school children with a developmental disability with a view to promoting the children's skills, development and inclusion in the pre-school setting and a successful transition to the school system
Alternate Inquiry Line: 905-874-2000
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COVID-19 -- check website for information on how the current public health situation may continue to affect programs and services ; City of Brampton facilities, including City Hall and Recreation and Community Services have re-opened to in-person service, with some services still requiring an appointment -- check ahead; face mask requirement has been lifted for most indoor facilities
For information on the City of Brampton's response to COVID 19 CLICK HERE
Information and resources for seniors so that they do not have to leave their homes during the pandemic:
- city staff will provide information on available local food and meal programs, including food and grocery delivery
- information on medication pick-ups and pharmacies that provide free delivery of prescriptions
- Seniors' Café -- free call-in chats moderated by City of Brampton staff; Wednesdays at 2 pm; socialize with other seniors via conversation, themed topics, games and other activities; registration required -- contact recconnects@brampton.ca or call 905-874-3348; language preferences accommodated whenever possible; check website for current topics and schedule
- Virtual Workshops for adults 55+ -- free, online and interactive workshops led by City of Brampton staff; advanced registration required -- contact recreation@brampton.ca for support to register and for information on technical requirements to participate
- Tele Town Hall -- telephone events with guest speakers to learn more about health, grocery shopping support, physical distancing and more; currently on hiatus -- visit website for date and time of next event
- volunteer opportunities -- currently not accepting requests to volunteer -- check website for updates
Co-chaired by Regional Councillor Pat Fortini and Regional Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
Brampton Residence -- 2 wheelchair accessible homes for adults and 1 additional location (four people in each house); residents participate in education, employment, and recreation activities in the community
Supported Independent Living Program -- apartments in Brampton where residents live independently with some employee assistance
Respite Program -- relief for caregivers of adults with a developmental disability; in-house support workers provide assistance in areas such as life skill development, social integration, and access to recreation activities; out of home option -- St Bernard's residence, Toronto; 5 respite beds (not wheelchair accessible) - fee for service
Community Connections Program -- Peel-- assists individuals to access the supports required to develop the skills for daily living and achieve a more independent lifestyle while living in the family home; provides opportunities to meet new people, develop new friendships, develop life, social skills and community safety skills
Transition into Long Term Care Program -- Peel -- 8 weeks of supports for seniors with developmental disabilities experiencing cognitive and physical decline who are residing at home and will be transitioning into long term care to maintain or connect to networks of support
Faith Outreach Program -- connects adults with developmental disabilities with the faith community of their choice, and helps them become more involved with groups and activities in their faith communities
Fee for Service -- fee for service option offered if all funded services are at capacity
Services are provided by registered nurses, RPNs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health care aides and home support workers and include:
palliative care
cancer care
continence care
rehabilitation programs
dietics
personal care
homemaking
nursing
ostomy
foot care
home support
physiotherapy
speech language pathology
occupational therapy
social work
diabetes
wound care
transportation
Driver Assessment And Training Services -- see separate entry
Services include:
- physical disability support (assistance with activities of daily living)
- personal hygiene
- in-home meal preparation
- home help and homemaking
- light cleaning and supervision
- post-surgical assistance
- caregiver relief (respite)
- errand running/grocery shopping assistance
- care for dementia patients
Services included:
- Personal support: bathing, dressing, toileting, medication reminders, falls prevention, assistance with exercises and mobility, light housekeeping, other routines of daily activities * PSWs assist patients to get all the day-to day-things done that are essential for good health but that the patients may no longer be able to do safely for themselves
- Nursing care: ostomy care, chemotherapy, chronic disease management, continence nursing, IV therapy, skilled shift nursing, pain management, enteral and parenteral nutrition, post surgical care, medication management, ventilator management, wound management, care of the fragile elderly, and care of medically fragile and technologically dependent children, health care teaching and home risk assessment
- Palliative care: education and assistance with pain control * counselling regarding nutrition * help with symptoms such as nausea, shortness of breath or constipation; respite services * information and teaching on how to care for someone who is bedbound
- Rehabilitation services: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, dietetics and nutrition, and social work
- Caregiver support: safety supervision, social engagement, respite care, overnight care
Attendant Outreach: 905-878-7879
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Deborah's Home:
- residence for five adults with physical disabilities requiring 24 hour access to personal support services and homemaking support
- tenants who wish to live at Dehorah's Home must be over the age of 16, require a wheelchair accessible living environment, qualified for Rent Geared to Income (RGI) housing, possess valid OHIP, and require access to personal and homemaking assistance 24/7
Attendant Outreach Services:
- a service designed to meet the needs of 30 or more adults with physical disabilities
- personal and homemaking support is provided to eligible adults in their own homes, schools or workplaces in Halton Region
- companion care (companionship, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry services, shopping, errands and incidental transportation, live-in services, etc)
- personal care (bathing and toileting care, mobility and transfer, oral hygiene, eating assistance, etc)
- dementia and Alzheimer's care services
- respite care
Services for Children and Youth (birth to 25 years of age) include:
- child and family services (birth to 12 years of age * types of support varies * children must be attending in a licensed child care program * service coordination, program consultation and advocacy including transition to school)
- transitions - planning for high school to adulthood (ages 14-25 * information sessions about future life directions * assist with the transition from school to work opportunities, community based activities and community living * assistance with referrals to community activities)
- recreational and respite programs: Saturday Centre * summer camps * after school respite * 5 to 21 years of age
- Ontario Autism Program (OAP)/ OAP Entry to School Program/ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) * in partnership with Kerry's Place, ErinoakKids, and Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Central West Region * ages 0-18
Services for Adults include:
- Residential accommodations (24-hour care) * homes are located in Acton, Georgetown and Milton * supports are designed to meet each person's needs and goals * contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-888-941-1121 or email dso@dscwr.com to access supports and services
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Life Skills * services include financial planning/budgeting, medical coordination, meal planning/preparation, apartment management inclusive of tenant-landlord issues, organizing social/recreational activities, supporting involvement of the person's family and friends and exercising one's rights
- Employment Skills and Volunteer Opportunities: community employment * assist with job searches, job training and maintaining employment in the community
- Recreational programs : Adult Day Programs (21 years+ * Mon-Fri 9am-3pm), Friday Friends (21-35 years of age) and the Drop-In Centre (35 years+)
- full-day summer camps (21 years+)
Services and Programs:
- Adult Services and Supports
- Services for Children and Youth
The Halton office is the contact point for families/individuals who are interested in accessing:
- residential services and supports
- caregiver respite
- community participation supports (with social and recreational activities, work activities and volunteer activities, including Passport)
- specialized services, such as service coordination or clinical services
- person-directed planning supports
Service include:
- personal care
- light housekeeping
- meal planning and preparation
- medication reminders
- mobility assistance
- transferring, positioning and ambulation
- grocery shopping and running errands
GROCERY DELIVERY
- check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
- delivery available from most grocery stores including, Walmart, COSTCO, Longo's, Metro, and Loblaws
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
- for complete list see here
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the Home Help programs of non-profit agencies (see separate listing for Links2Care)
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Windrow Removal Program helps seniors and persons with disabilities living in urban Milton remove the piles of snow left at the bottom of driveways after the snowplow passes (windrows)
- helps remove windrows created during plowing following a snowfall of 10 cm (4 inches) or more
- limited to 75 eligible residences (first come, first-served)
- program runs from December 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023
- check website for online registration
- in-person registration for the windrow removal program is available on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Milton Senior's Activity Centre.
Office: Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 ext 8041 or call 3-1-1 ; Rental Inquiries 3-1-1
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- offers on-site 24-hour personal support services for seniors
- located close to Milton Mall and Milton Seniors Centre
- available to residents of Martin House and eligible individuals living in the surrounding neighbourhood
Support can include, but is not limited to:
- personal care including showering
- dressing/undressing
- assistance with pre-measured medication
- safety checks
Those who qualify for personal care services may also be eligible for:
- light housekeeping
- laundry
- assistance with meal services
Other locations for Assisted Living/Supports for Daily Living Program managed by the Region of Halton.