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Adult protective services for people with developmental disabilities

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

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 agency

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

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

Protective service for adults with a developmental handicap

• case management
• advocacy
• counselling
• information

Addresses elder abuse through education, advocacy and liaison with community resources * multidisciplinary case consultation * training and resources for professionals and the general public available upon request * assistance with referrals

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adult protective services agency

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

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

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

Community support services

• Elder Abuse Prevention Program
• Going Home Program
• health and wellness clinics
• volunteer opportunities

Counseling services

• short-term counselling to adults and youth
• crisis intervention
• help to women fleeing abuse
• elder abuse response and referrals
• information and referral services

Support in situations of elder abuse including emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical abuse and neglect:

• provides information, referrals and intake
• specialized support and case management for older adults
• consultations with family members, friends/neighbors and service providers
• elder abuse education and awareness sessions
• program brochure available: click here

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

Individualized health care and forensic nursing services for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, child maltreatment or elder abuse

• promotes client self-determination
• addresses physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs

Care options may include:

• emotional support
• physical exam and treatment of injuries
• testing and preventative medications for sexually transmitted infections
• pregnancy prevention
• safety plans
• collection of evidence (for individuals choosing to report to the police, evidence can also be frozen to give time to decide on reporting)
• referrals to counseling and other community services
• follow-up health care
• scheduled appointments for clients who don't require emergency services

Community based program to address caregiver distress, caregiver crisis and abuse of older adults.Emergency housing program for abused seniorsServices provided across Renfrew County at all five hospitals

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

Dedicated to raising awareness of elder abuse and neglect through

• public education
• professional training
• advocacy
• service coordination
• regional resources and educational materials available online