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On-site early intervention and crisis intervention, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to community services, enhanced support for vulnerable victims, assistance with applications to VQRP+.

Victim Quick Response Program+ (VQRP+) -- assistance with emergency expenses related to the incident, including home safety, accommodation, meals, transportation, basic necessities, dependent care costs, counselling, traditional Indigenous health services, cellular phones, vision care, dental care, aids for victims with disabilities, interpretation services, crime scene cleanup, government/medical documents and funeral expenses. Additional assistance for victims of human trafficking includes storage locker, tattoo removal, and treatment at a recovery facility. No direct reimbursement to victims for support listed above. Financial support also available for victims who sustained serious physical injuries during a crime and for parents of child homicide victims and spouses of homicide victims.

Project Lifesaver: provides wrist transmitters to individuals who may wander due to cognitive impairment. Suitable for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (VSW partners with Wellington County OPP and Guelph Police Service).

Spira Fire Victim Relief Fund: financial aid for those experiencing material loss due to a residential fire and are uninsured.

Programs include congregational life * youth group * small groups ministry * counselling and spiritual direction

Knox supports Chalmers Community Service Centre by collecting monthly food donations, and Royal City Mission by giving financial support to free meals and other related programs.

CORE: Participates with other congregations in the Guelph Churches Outreach Program (CORE), sharing resources and information to better address community needs and respond to requests for assistance.

Emergency Prescription Program: provides emergency prescription assistance (non-narcotic) paid by invoice to participating pharmacies for eligible recipients. Call or walk in for information. **No cash is dispensed**

LOGOS: Children and Family Ministry includes family time, Bible time, worship skills, recreation / play. Dinner provided. JK-Grade 12. Fees apply, visit website or call for information.

Seniors Connect: Lunch provided followed by event / activity of interest to seniors. Everyone welcome - donations accepted towards cost.

Book Club: Call, walk in or visit website calendar for information.

KAIROS Guelph: Faith-based, social change organization that promotes and attends social justice events.

Various gatherings, events and workshops throughout the year.

Visit COVID-19 Information and Updates for the latest on how to access programs and services during COVID-19.

Temporary income and employment assistance for low income individuals and families in immediate financial need. Requires a financial assessment to determine eligibility for services.

Employment Supports and Benefits

• caseworkers work closely with participants to develop individualized action plans that address unique needs
• participants guided through each stage and encouraged to stay on track
• employment benefits to assist clients in finding and starting a job

Additional employment supports include:

• basic educational upgrading
• English as a second language training
• job specific skills training
• job search assistance (resumé writing, interview preparation)
• access to volunteer and employment placements

Discretionary Benefits for recipients of Ontario Works assistance, or Ontario Disability Support Program assistance.

Other programs include:

• Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - for young parents, ages 16-25 years
• Self-Employment - training and supports to operate a business; delivered in partnership with Business Centre Guelph-Wellington
• Life Skills Case Management - intensive support for those who are experiencing issues related to addictions or mental health
• services for empoyers

This rehabilitation driving assessment centre is approved by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) to assess medical fitness to drive and to provide driving rehabilitation.

Initial Driving Assessment includes:

• in-office assessment
• on-road assessment
• discussion of results

Possible results include:

• Functional Driving Skills (pass)
• Driving Rehabilitation Candidate
• Driving Cessation Recommended

If Driving Rehabilitation is recommended, then the client is eligible to participate in rehabilitation driving lessons. Client would be taught functional driving skills and compensatory strategies.

If the client participates in lessons, and lessons are successful, the client would then be eligible for a reassessment. Reassessment includes on-road assessment and discussion of results.

Adaptive Driving Equipment:
Services include assessment, training and prescription for vehicle modifications. If the client requires the use of a modified vehicle, notify staff prior to booking an assessment.

Program staff include Occupational Therapists and driving instructors with experience and training in driving assessment and rehabilitation.

NOTE: The final decision regarding status of the client's licence is made by the MTO.

COVID-19 Update: Services continue to operate by appointment only. Please call 519-836-9824 or e-mail familyservices@guelphsa.ca.

Services include:

• bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
• clothing, personal care items ; small household items
• baby items
• utility support ; transportation
• prescriptions ; glasses
• emergency accommodations ; mattresses
• referrals
• Christmas Hampers
• backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp

Offers free preventative, routine and emergency dental services for eligible children and youth

The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) is a new publicly-funded program that provides access to oral health care services for low-income seniors

Orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation of physical injuries * patient-ready and custom-made braces (prescribing, custom fitting, application) * Exos cast bracing

Services include:

• physiotherapy
• massage therapy
• chiropractice care
• physician services
• athletic therapy
• acupuncture
• concussion evaluation / clinical management
• custom orthotics
• compression stockings

Physician services:

• Dr Gary Stamp - Orthopedic Surgeon
• Dr Kenneth McKenzie - Orthopedic Surgeon
• Dr Patti Galvin - Sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Dr Steven Hoey - Orthopedic Surgeon
• Dr Paul Nolet - Chiropractic Care

Services include:
• care companion - housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, errands, transportation
• personal care - support with activities of daily living plus care companion activities
• nursing - assessments, medication management, wound care, foot care
• one hour to 24-hour care
• one-to-one in-hospital, in-facility support
• palliative care specialists
• dementia specialists
• transitional support - hospital to home, long-term care
• continence products available for purchase and delivery
• services also provided in assisted living communities, nursing homes, hospitals, hospice
• care for clients with special health care needs
• Motor Vehicle Accident Support Program

Services offered or referred:

• occupational therapy, physiotherapy
• social work
• speech-language therapy
• trauma counselling
• ergonomics
• dietetics, healthy eating programs, nutrition counselling
• parent and caregiver training and education
• health promotion
• follow-up care
• community resource referrals
• Assistive Devices Program authorization

Note: Private services provided directly. Services also accessed through Home and Community Care Support Services (formerly LHIN) referrals.

Manufacturer of Lateral Patient Transfer Devices

Performs complete turnkey, design-build, and subcontract medical gas pipeline installations for hospitals

• Facility Services group provides preventive maintenance
• 24/7 emergency service
• remote monitoring and systems management

Medical sales, service and maintenance to the following industries:

• Dental Clinics
  
• Medical Clinics
  
• Retirement/Nursing Homes
  
• Hospitals
  
• Laboratories
  
• Midwifery Clinics
  
• Physiotherapy Clinics
  
• Chiropractic Clinics
  
• Research Clinics
  
• Surgical Units
  
• Veterinary Clinics
  
• Workplace Wellness Centres
  

Hearing aids and assistive listening devices sale and service

• hearing tests on adults and children
• audiology services
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Hearing clinic

• hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
• Swim and music plugs
• Assistive listening devices
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Hearing clinic

• hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
  
• Swim and music plugs
  
• Assistive listening devices
  
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor
  

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
  
• Swim and music plugs
  
• Assistive listening devices
  
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor
  

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
  
• Swim and music plugs
  
• Assistive listening devices
  
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor
  

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
  
• Swim and music plugs
  
• Assistive listening devices
  
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor
  

Hearing clinic

• Hearing tests, aids, repairs and cleaning
  
• Swim and music plugs
  
• Assistive listening devices
  
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) registered vendor