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Provides transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments, grocery shopping, adult day programs, to run errands, or to other appointments or social outings. Program is delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and a minimum of 3 business days' notice is required.

An emergency ambulance communication service provided by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Emergency Health Services Branch. Non-emergency ambulance transfers can be booked by contacting the main administration at 905-383-9838

This contact information should not be used to request an immediate ambulance. Emergency ambulance services should be requested via 911.

Transportation is available, free of charge, to and from cancer-related medical appointments. All rides coordinated through CAP's Drive & Ride program are provided by compassionate and trained volunteers.

Provides medical transportation to Indigenous seniors, those with early on-set aging, and those with complex physical disabilities. Clients can be picked up and dropped off to any medical appointments within the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Home and Community Care Support Services catchment area.

Provides driver companions to transport older adults to and from medical appointments, shopping centres, grocery stores, the bank, or social events and gatherings. Drivers can accommodate seniors with cognitive impairments, walkers and collapsible wheelchairs.

Due to COVID-19, this service is operating on a modified schedule with increased safety measures. Transportation to COVID-19 vaccination clinics is not offered. Contact or visit website for updates.

Assists eligible clients with their short-term travel to attend their cancer-specific medical appointments or supportive care services delivered by a professional recognized by Ontario's Health Care System. Services available to individuals or a whole family. Opportunities for volunteer drivers are available and drivers are reimbursed for their expenses.

Provides community support services to urban Aboriginal clients, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care. Services include: medical transportation services, assistance with completing forms, community referrals, home visits, security checks, caregiver support, aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension, and congregate dining meals and activities.

A non-emergency, door-to-door transportation service. Our volunteer drivers accompany clients to and from medical appointments and grocery shopping.

Please see website for details and instructions. Provides door-to-door transportation service to individuals who are unable to use regular public transit due to a disability. Participants must first register with Accessible Transportation Services (ATS), a department of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR). Employs wheelchair accessible buses, vans, MVs, and contracted taxi services when appropriate and works under contract to ATS.

Program designed to support clients who are in the process of arranging more permanent transportation such as D.A.R.T.S or have limited or no other means of transportation. This program relies on volunteers to drive seniors to medical (or medical related) appointments and bring them home. A minimum of one week's notice is required to fill a request.

Staffing:
* Personal Support Workers (PSW)
* companionship workers

Staffing hours:
* hourly
* overnight
* live-in

* Veterans Affairs Canada approved Veterans Independence Program (VIP) provider

1. In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Alzheimer/dementia care

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* child care
* in-home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

Telephone reassurance

2. Errands and Appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* long term home health care
* palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:
* general foot/nail care

4. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

Non-emergency door-to-door transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities who are unable to access other means of transportation
* offered to and from medical appointments and treatments, rehabilitative therapy, and adult recreation and leisure programs
* advance booking is required
* fee for service

Transportation provided in Red Cross vehicles, including wheelchair vans or volunteers' private vehicles * all volunteer drivers are pre-screened and insured

Non-profit community organization that assists seniors and disabled persons to remain independent and in their homes. Provides services such as transportation within the Greater Hamilton Area to medical appointments, shopping, and hair appointments, as well as household assistance with minor home repairs, yard work, housekeeping, and snow removal.

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)
* companionship workers

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight

1. In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Home delivered meals

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* nutrition/food preparation
* cueing
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living

Telephone reassurance

Nutrition assessment services by a dietician

Activities of daily living assessment by an occupational therapist

2. Errands and appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing
* geriatric home nursing
* medical/surgical home nursing
* oncology home nursing
* psychiatric home nursing
* rehabilitative/restorative home nursing
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* long term home health care
* in home hospice (end of life) care
* palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:
* general foot/nail care
* nail conditions
* diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN

5. Therapies
* occupational therapy

6. Respite
* adult respite care

Offers door-to-door transportation to appointments, for those unable to use public transportation or private means.
An escort may join client at no extra cost.

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight
* live-in

1. In Home Assistance

Homemaker assistance:
* menu planning
* budgeting
* shopping
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal Care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* reminding
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

2. Errands and appointments
* errand running/shopping assistance
* escort programs
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing such as diabetic visits and wound care
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* Alzheimer's and dementia care
* palliative care
* post-op (knee surgery, hip surgery in-home transition)

5. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

Glanbrook Community Services provides participants with transportation services to medical appointments, dental appointments, errands, to visit friends, grocery and general shopping. Drivers will wait and can assist participants with purchases. Out-of-town trips may be arranged upon request, some restrictions apply.

Staffing:
* Registered Nurse (RN)
* Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
* Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Staffing hours:
* shifts
* overnight
* live-in

1. In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting

Homemaker assistance:
* in home meal preparation
* light housekeeping

Personal care:
* personal hygiene
* dressing
* mobility
* transfers/seating
* toileting
* changing beds
* directing activities of daily living
* medication reminders

2. Errands and Appointments
* medical appointments transportation

3. In Home Nursing Care
* home nursing
* geriatric home nursing
* medical/surgical home nursing
* pediatric home nursing
* medication administration

4. Other Home Health Care Case Management
* long term home health care
* in home hospice (end of life) care
* palliative care

Podiatry/foot care:
* general foot/nail care
* diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN

5. Respite
* adult respite care
* children's respite care

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities. Helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible and provides referral to other community services

Group meals and social activities provided at a central location

Hot meals delivered five days per week in Cayuga and seven days per week in Caledonia

special diet types available

Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping and social activities

Referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs

Regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance

Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * checks are done by trained and screened personnel

Medical alert system

allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button

24-hour emergency response

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness

bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close

services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes

Peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends

Private home care agency providing in-home care services for seniors * free in-home care consult * services are available at home, in an assisted living facility, a retirement home or in a long-term care home


Services include:

• personal care
• in-home nursing care
• post-operative care
• homemaking
• meal preparation
• live-in or overnight
• transportation to medical appointments and accompaniment/escort
• companionship
• 24-hour Alzheimer's and dementia care
• caregiver relief/respite care
• end-of-life care and family support - at home or in care facility

• all services are strictly confidential
• can provide support where it is convenient and comfortable (coffee shop, home, hospital or a confidential meeting space can be arranged)
• meetings can be held throughout Halton region
• provide workshops, training, education and raising the awareness about HIV as well as presenting the most recent information about HIV

Support Services

• Individual, family and group counselling for people living with HIV, affected and allies
• Support for people with HIV, affected and allies
• Practical services including transportation for medical appointments
• Food security assistance
• Complementary therapies (accessible in Hamilton)
• Monthly support group
• Linking to local community agencies and resources

Education and Training

• HIV 101 for service providers and institutions in the region
• Harm Reduction
• Agency Overview
• Stigma and discrimination
• Healthy disclosure
• Positive Self-Management Program
• Peer volunteer training

Provides non-emergency assisted transportation for individuals who are physically or cognitively disabled * offers continuous companion services for individuals who may need additional help or supervision * wheelchair transportation staff all have standard first aid and CPR/AED level C

• passengers are accompanied to and from their appointment and during the wait time
• no wait times for pick up and return for appointments
• will get passengers to their appointment on time and be there when the appointment ends
• wheelchair can be provided if required

Provides in-home care services for seniors * each client is assigned their own caregiver based on their needs and interests * service available at home, in assisted living home, retirement home or long term care facility * free in-home consultation

Services include:

• personal care
• home nursing care
• homemaking
• meal preparation
• overnight or 24 hour care
• companionship
• transportation and accompaniment/escort services
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• caregiver relief/respite care
• errand running/shopping assistance

Non-emergency medical transportation services * transfer service can be booked online or by calling the office

• transport by stretcher or wheelchair
• room-to-room services
• one way, wait and return
• specialist and doctor appointments
• bariatric transfers
• palliative care transfers
• dialysis and cancer centre transportation
• fully trained medical attendants
• vehicles equipped with oxygen and travel wheelchairs
• local, regional and long distance transfers
• able to transport family, nurses and other escorts

Provides in-home nursing services through three pillars of care

Taking Care

• caring companionship
  
• groceries and errands
  
• light housekeeping
  
• outings and community experiences
  
• transportation to and from appointments

Enriched Care

• activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, and toileting
  
• Alzheimer's and dementia support
  
• ensure home safety
  
• meal preparation and assistance (if required)
  
• medication management (and reminders)

Vital Care

• end of life care
  
• live-in caring
  
• skilled nurse caring
  
• special needs caring
  
• wound care, post-operative caring, complex caring