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Active living, sports and recreational opportunities
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COVID-19 -- in-person services available by appointment only; client service also available online or by phone; email info@abilitiestowork.com or call 1-866-969-9734 for more information (ext 277)
Employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities, including specialized services for those who are deaf or hard of hearing
Employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities, including specialized services for those who are deaf or hard of hearing
- individual employment counselling
- disability disclosure and overcoming barriers to employment
- pre-employment training and workshops
- labour market information
- resumes and cover letters
- job search techniques
- job coaching
- access to accommodation, assistive devices and supports
- post-hiring support
- now offering incentives for eligible individuals who are interested in accessing remote work opportunities
- essential skills upgrading for clients preparing for employment or returning to school
- resumes and cover letters
- job search techniques
- interview preparation
- online applications
- paid work experience with job coaching throughout the employment period
- support to find job placement or further education or training
- candidate recruitment and selection services
- workplace accommodation and accessibility assessments and audits
- workshops in AODA (Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliance
- support for employers with purchase of disability related equipment (where eligible; Personal Protective Equipment/PPE not included)
- wage incentives for qualified participants
- call or email for details
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Integrated Employment Services, Mississauga Location
1-866-969-9734 Office: 905-755-9734
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COVID-19 -- in-person services available by appointment only; client service also available online or by phone; email info@abilitiestowork.com or call 1-866-969-9734 for more information (ext 277)
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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March of Dimes Canada's supportive housing programs provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living
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March of Dimes Canada's supportive housing programs provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living.
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Multidisciplinary clinic to treat the physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep symptoms of concussion and chronic pain * team consists of neurologists, neurology nurse practitioners, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, radiologists, physiotherapists specializing in balance and vision disorders, occupational therapists, clinical counsellors, and kinesiologists * virtual medicine and treatment of concussion and pain available
Services may include:
- concussion treatment
- diagnostic and imaging
- specialty medical care
- image-guided chronic pain injections
- in-home sleep studies
- nerve conduction/electromyography (EMG) studies for nerve related disorders
- kinesiology
- occupational therapy
- physiotherapy
- psychiatry
- physiatry (rehabilitation medicine)
- rehabilitation assistance
- social work (clinical counselling)
- speech and language pathology
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Children's treatment centre for children and youth with physical and developmental disabilities, autism, communication disorders, and children who are deaf or blind.
Services include
Services include
- audiology; infant hearing program; preschool speech and language
- assistive devices resource service
- blind low vision early intervention program; early intervention resources
- medical clinics
- occupational therapy, physiotherapy, recreation therapy
- Coordinated Service Planning - for residents of Peel with a child/youth with complex needs who is under 18 years or young adults living in Peel with complex needs between 18-21 years who are still in school
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) services
- transition services for children and youth
- respite services for children, youth and young adults - daytime and overnight - NOTE respite services are temporarily unavailable and expected to reopen in the summer of 2023; call organization for updates or visit website
- service navigation and social work services for families with a child receiving service at ErinoakKids
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic assessment
- caregiver-mediated early years program
- entry to school program for children 3-6 years registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
- free foundational services: post-diagnosis consultation, virtual learning hub, online workshops for parents and caregivers, social groups for preteens and teenagers
- Urgent Response Service: up to 12 weeks of services/supports to respond to a specific need for children and youth up to 18 years registered in the OAP to prevent further escalation of risk of harm to self, others and/or property
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March of Dimes Canada's supportive housing programs provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living
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March of Dimes Canada's supportive housing programs provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living
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Medical clinic that treats conditions related to the bones, muscles and nerves * clinic does not evaluate physical impairments due to motor vehicle accidents and does not prescribe opioid medications * services provided include:
- neurology clinic
- physical medicine and rehabilitation
- rheumatology clinic
- electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
- ultrasound-guided joint injections
- physiotherapy
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Support for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Office: 905-453-5775Office: 905-270-2250
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Supported independent living programs including support with housing, money management, legal and court related issues, parenting, developing lifestyle plans and goals, employment, and connecting with community resources such as recreation centres and clubs
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Provides housing and care for 10 adults with physical disabilities and brain injuries * group home setting * separate bedrooms * shared common areas (dining room, kitchen, living room and recreation area)
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Provides alternative housing opportunities for adults with physical disabilities and brain injuries
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Integrated Employment Services, Mississauga South Millway
1-877-427-6990 Office: 905-607-3463
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COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Better Jobs Ontario Program -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtually
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
March of Dimes Canada's Supportive Housing Programs: provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources
Pop Can Tabs Collection Program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
Post-Polio Canada, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke.marchofdimes.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Integrated Employment Services at this location, see other listing
Outreach and senior services are also available at this location
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities
March of Dimes Canada's Supportive Housing Programs: provides scheduled and unscheduled service to people with disabilities in their own apartments:
- non-medical assistance provided for activities of daily living in the home, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and helping with range of motion
- also assists individuals requiring more complex supports that may include g-tube feeding, tracheotomy supports as well as other activities of daily living.
Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources
Pop Can Tabs Collection Program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program
Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more
Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation
Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body
DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211
- volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
- no charge, except for building materials
Post-Polio Canada, 1-800-480-5903, marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors
After Stroke, afterstroke.marchofdimes.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke
Integrated Employment Services at this location, see other listing
Outreach and senior services are also available at this location
Business and training services for other non-profit agencies
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COVID19 -- Offices closed until further notice
Multiservice agency for adults who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing
Emergency Interpreter Services -- sign language interpreters for health or mental health emergencies, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Connect Counselling Services -- for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, domestic violence or other serious challenges
Educational Support Services -- note takers, sign language interpreters and assistive devices for part time postsecondary students
Settlement Program for Newcomers
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) -- basic communication skills, reading and writing in English, adapting to life in Canada; instruction is in American Sign Language (ASL)
- hearing aid clinics open by appointment only
- core services offered virtually
- continuing to provide emergency support services - Emergency Interpreting Services 1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, urgent@chs.ca, SMS/Text 416-712-6637 (charges may apply)
- Deaf-Blind Intervening Services1-866-518-0000, TTY 1-877-215-9530, Allan Wareham awareham@chs.ca
Multiservice agency for adults who are deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing
- audiology and speech-language pathology
- communication devices
- hearing aid services and hearing tests
- support for coping with hearing loss
- American Sign Language (ASL) classes for individuals and businesses
Emergency Interpreter Services -- sign language interpreters for health or mental health emergencies, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Connect Counselling Services -- for mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, domestic violence or other serious challenges
Educational Support Services -- note takers, sign language interpreters and assistive devices for part time postsecondary students
Settlement Program for Newcomers
- needs assessment and referrals
- translation (English and American Sign Language)
- form filling
- problem solving
- information on technical devices, housing, transportation, health, employment, education, legal system, settlement issues, local community
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) -- basic communication skills, reading and writing in English, adapting to life in Canada; instruction is in American Sign Language (ASL)
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COVID19 -- contact organization for updates on COVID-related changes
Therapeutic recreation program
Therapeutic recreation program
- group exercise
- cardio and weight training
- aquatic exercise
- balance and gait
- fine motor skills development
- games and social activities
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AbleLiving Services, Lakeside Court and Aghabi Place
Office: 905-821-9944Office: 905-338-8357
Office: 905-278-1112
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Supportive housing and attendant services for activities of daily living on a 24/7 basis at 2 sites in Mississauga
In-home respite services provided in Mississauga to allow caregivers an opportunity to be relieved of their duties for a period of time
Service available in 2 locations:
1022 Greaves Avenue, Box C, Unit 100
Mississauga, ON, L5E 3J4
Aghabi Place
1255 Vanrose Street, Suite 203
Mississauga, ON, L5V 2B2
In-home respite services provided in Mississauga to allow caregivers an opportunity to be relieved of their duties for a period of time
Service available in 2 locations:
1022 Greaves Avenue, Box C, Unit 100
Mississauga, ON, L5E 3J4
Aghabi Place
1255 Vanrose Street, Suite 203
Mississauga, ON, L5V 2B2
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Outpatient Physiotherapy Services (Progression)
Call 911 in emergencies1-877-292-4284 (1-877-292-4 CVH)
416-521-4142
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Hospital-based outpatient day program with a focus on rehabilitation * patients are engaged in setting their treatment goals and are expected to participate in their assigned home program to help their full functional recovery
Outpatient physiotherapy services include:
- assessment and treatment by physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants
- preop and postop education
- goal setting and treatment planning
- individual and group exercise programming
- home exercise program
Knee replacement patients can start outpatient physiotherapy between 5-7 days after the surgery and can expect to participate in exercise classes twice per week for up to 6 weeks
Hip replacement patients can start outpatient physiotherapy between 2-6 weeks post surgery, and usually only need 1-3 visits
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COVID19
Provides services and resources to families with children who are at risk of, or have, a delay in their development; infant and child development consultants work with families to provide early identification and intervention to support their child's development
Screening and Assessment
Information and Support -- development-focused parent education sessions and community education workshops
Discharge Planning -- to continue to meet the needs of the child, may facilitate referrals to other community programs to support ongoing developmental needs
- face-to-face visits suspended
- call clinician or office for assistance
- new referrals accepted
Provides services and resources to families with children who are at risk of, or have, a delay in their development; infant and child development consultants work with families to provide early identification and intervention to support their child's development
Screening and Assessment
- monitor a child's overall development
- provide verbal feedback and written letters or reports to parents and service providers with parental consent
- plan for transition to school
- help families access needed supports and services
- clarify roles and responsibilities when families are involved with multiple service providers
- collaborate with community partners
- based on identified child risk factors for children born under 35 weeks gestation
- monthly consultation clinic
- regular developmental screenings
- helpline available for information and support, 905-564-7485, ext 302
Information and Support -- development-focused parent education sessions and community education workshops
Discharge Planning -- to continue to meet the needs of the child, may facilitate referrals to other community programs to support ongoing developmental needs
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Physical health
Concussion health
Occupational health
Mental health
- acupuncture
- chiropractic
- custom bracing and splinting
- hand therapy
- interventional pain management
- kinesiology
- neurology
- occupational therapy
- physiotherapy
- physiatry
- massage therapy
- pre/post surgical rehabilitation
- sports medicine
Concussion health
- cognitive rehabilitation
- vestibular rehabilitation
- interventional pain management
- kinesiology
- neurology, neuropsychology, and neuro-ophthalmology
- occupational therapy
- physiatry
- physiotherapy
- psychiatry
- psychology
- psychotherapy
Occupational health
- independent medical examination
- cognitive and functional abilities evaluation
- disability management
- ergonomics
- return to work planning
- vocational rehabilitation
- workplace education and training and workplace wellness
Mental health
- occupational therapy
- psychology
- psychiatry
- psychotherapy - individual or group
- social work
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HCCSS Mississauga Halton (Mississauga)
1-877-336-9090 Office: 310-2222 (no area code required)
Office: 905-855-9090
TTY: 771
TTY: 1-800-855-0511
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Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community; care coordination for people in the community or leaving hospital; also long term home, short stay, convalescent and crisis placements
Care provided in community settings such as home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic; also information on community services and referrals when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
Children's Health Services
Special health services for children in home and school environment including public, private or home-based schools, supports children when health care provision is essential to student's participation and development in school programs
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses
Assessment, intervention and support for students and families with mental health and or addiction issues, including consultation for school staff as appropriate
Placement Services
Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process; support and information for applicants and their families prior to and during admission process
Nursing Clinics
Services for ambulatory patients at community clinics
Supported Living
Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing
Health Care Connect
Referral to family health care providers who may be accepting new patients, for registered program participants (individuals and families) who do not have a family physician
Care provided in community settings such as home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic; also information on community services and referrals when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
- palliative care
- medical supplies and equipment
- access to long-term care homes
- access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
- health support in the school
- specialized services for people living with specific health conditions including acquired brain injury service access and coordination
- information and referral to other community supports
Children's Health Services
Special health services for children in home and school environment including public, private or home-based schools, supports children when health care provision is essential to student's participation and development in school programs
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses
Assessment, intervention and support for students and families with mental health and or addiction issues, including consultation for school staff as appropriate
Placement Services
Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process; support and information for applicants and their families prior to and during admission process
Nursing Clinics
Services for ambulatory patients at community clinics
Supported Living
Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing
Health Care Connect
Referral to family health care providers who may be accepting new patients, for registered program participants (individuals and families) who do not have a family physician
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HCCSS Mississauga Halton (Etobicoke)
1-877-336-9090 Office: 310-2222 (no area code required)
Office: 905-855-9090
TTY: 771
TTY: 1-800-855-0511
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Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community; care coordination for people in the community or leaving hospital; also long term home, short stay, convalescent and crisis placements
Care provided in community settings such as home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic; also information on community services and referrals when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
Children's Health Services
Special health services for children in home and school environment including public, private or home-based schools, supports children when health care provision is essential to student's participation and development in school programs
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses
Assessment, intervention and support for students and families with mental health and or addiction issues, including consultation for school staff as appropriate
Placement Services
Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process; support and information for applicants and their families prior to and during admission process
Nursing Clinics
Services for ambulatory patients at community clinics
Supported Living
Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing
Health Care Connect
Referral to family health care providers who may be accepting new patients, for registered program participants (individuals and families) who do not have a family physician
Care provided in community settings such as home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic; also information on community services and referrals when appropriate
Services available to eligible patients may include:
- nursing
- nurse practitioner
- personal support
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
- social work
- nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
- palliative care
- medical supplies and equipment
- access to long-term care homes
- access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
- health support in the school
- specialized services for people living with specific health conditions including acquired brain injury service access and coordination
- information and referral to other community supports
Children's Health Services
Special health services for children in home and school environment including public, private or home-based schools, supports children when health care provision is essential to student's participation and development in school programs
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses
Assessment, intervention and support for students and families with mental health and or addiction issues, including consultation for school staff as appropriate
Placement Services
Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process; support and information for applicants and their families prior to and during admission process
Nursing Clinics
Services for ambulatory patients at community clinics
Supported Living
Information and/or assessment for Adult Day Programs (ADS), Retirement Homes, Supports for Daily Living or Supportive Housing
Health Care Connect
Referral to family health care providers who may be accepting new patients, for registered program participants (individuals and families) who do not have a family physician
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Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities * transportation is not included in program fee (call agency for information on transportation options)
Circle of Friends Program (The) - Provides an adult day service for clients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and/or other cognitive impairments
Gathering Place Program (The) - Provides an adult day service for clients with any of the following: physical disabilities, mild cognitive impairments, frail health
Extended Hours Program (The) - Provides evening and weekend respite for clients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, other cognitive impairments, physical disabilities and/or frail health * extended hours are available on Tue, Thu evenings 3:30pm-9pm and Sat 10am-4pm
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Provides social and recreational activities in a safe, stimulating and encouraging environment * the programs provide assistance with maintaining the highest possible degree of independence and enhanced quality of life * volunteer opportunities available
Programs and services:
- adult day services for clients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and/or other cognitive impairments (Circle of Friends)
- adult day services for clients with physical disabilities, mild cognitive impairments and/or frail health (The Gathering Place)
- recreation centre for older adults
- daily specialized exercise programs including falls prevention program (offered by Lifemark)
- restorative care (therapeutic programs designed to help clients achieve maximum functioning and maintain independence including on to one exercise)
- aphasia communication activities
- dental hygiene services (DirectSmiles)
- bathing services for adults with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities and/or frail health (offered in partnership with Peel Senior Link)
- educational sessions provided by professionals in various fields to enhance knowledge of illness, medications, and other topics such as fraud and home safety
- monthly caregiver info session
- specialized programs for adults with moderate to severe dementia
Services and Programs:
- Adult Day Program
- Community Bathing Program
- Foot Care Clinics
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