Searching for Elder Abuse

A voluntary organization of older adults, professionals and agency representatives dedicated to the prevention of older adult abuse.

• Works to empower victims and offers education, information and advocacy on the issue.
• Offers a coordinated, client-oriented, rights-based approach to deal with the root cause of the abuse or neglect.
• It's Not Right - workshop for neighbours, friends, families to recognize signs of elder abuse.

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

Network of community organizations from City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton who meet monthly to discuss elder abuse issues, elder abuse prevention and education and information and referral.

• Education, advocacy and assistance in accessing available community services and resources dedicated to elder abuse prevention.

Providing education, advocacy, and assistance to seniors who have been or who are being abused.

• Works with other community organizations and encourage participation in the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes Elder Abuse Prevention Network which raises awareness about elder abuse

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

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

Network of health care and social service providers

• development of an integrated and effective strategy to address elder abuse in Durham Region
• education, prevention, professional networking, information sharing, support to others and victim resources
• resource for those with questions or concerns

Community Counselling

• intake, assessment, counselling, referral, groups
• short-term individual, couple, family and group counselling
• job stress, workplace violence, conflict
• addiction, substance abuse, anger, anxiety, depression
• personal stress, budgeting, self-esteem
• conflict resolution, extended family, separation/divorce
• communication, abuse/violence, bereavement
• child-care, parenting, school problems
• balancing work and family life
• caring for elderly parents

Partner Assault Response (PAR) (see separate listing)

• mandated structured group program for men and women who have been found and/or pled guilty to domestic violence

Employee Assistance

• intake, assessment and referral
• counselling for employees and their family members
• critical incident counselling and support services
• organizational support and wellness seminars for employee groups

Adult Community Support Services (see separate listing)

• assessment, information and referral
• service coordination and system navigation
• case management
• advocacy and supportive counseling for adults with a developmental disability

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario (central region)

First Nations and Inuit Health Non-Insured Health Benefits Counselling

Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) counselling for children and youth who are victims of internet sexual exploitation and their immediate family

Retired or medically released Canadian Forces personnel and their families

Adult protective services agency

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

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

Assists adults with diagnosed developmental disabilities to live independently in the community

• coordinates case management
• advocacy
• outreach
• counselling
• accommodation needs are considered
• clients consent to participate in programs

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

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

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

COVID-19 -- in-house programs are cancelled

• Vehicle Donation Program -- accept cars, trucks, motorcycles donations
• call 1-855-234-5677 to arrange pick-up

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Assists Canadians affected by the life-long trauma of abuse

• education and advocacy
• supports child and adult victims of abuse
• elder abuse awareness and prevention program

Boutique - open to the public

• offers gently used clothing, accessories and housewares sold at reasonable prices

Huggam's Hope Memorial -- receives deceased abandoned babies and provides memorial and burial

Dreambuilds -- provides funding to agencies to make facilities more victim-friendly

Adult protective services agency

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

COVID-19 Response
All Catulpa services and programs remain ongoing, although some activities have been adapted and are being provided virtually as a result of COVID-19 and related health and safety precautions. These changes will continue until further notice. If you require support, contact your worker by their regular email or phone. If you require other assistance, contact Catulpa via email at info@catulpa.on.ca or phone at: 705-733-3227, or visit the website at: www.catulpa.on.ca.

Regular Service
Provides case management and advocacy services to people aged eighteen years of age and older with a developmental disability, living independently, or moving towards independence in a community setting, and without significant social support. Voluntary program where services are offered according to individual needs and goals and may include assistance with seeking accommodation, budget counseling, short-term emotional support or respite care services.

Referral for this service is through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO). An individual, family or support person working with the family (with consent) may contact DSO to inquire about supports.

Adult Protective Service Worker services are provided through local offices in Alliston, Barrie, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia.

Registered Charitable, Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults, under the Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse

Seniors Safety Line - Free confidential 365/24/7 support line for seniors experiencing or at-risk of abuse including physical, mental, sexual, neglect, and financial * partnered with Assaulted Women's Helpline (AWHL)

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

COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care, transportation for essential visits, providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation

• Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
• also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
• Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
• Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
• Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
• Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
• Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform

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Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill

• for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
• social and recreation activities, lunch, snack
• personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
• transportation available

Chinese Bereavement Services -- culturally specific bereavement services, individual support and self help group

• public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral

Chronic Disease Self Management Program -- 6 week workshop for adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis

• individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
• health and education workshops, seminars
• caregiver education and support
• information and referral
• workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre

Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups,seniors self help groups

• community, wellness and health education
• caregiver support, volunteer development

Community support services -- escort to medical appointments, telephone security checks, friendly visiting, hospice visiting, grocery shopping, client intervention and assistance -- free

• congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
• transportation -- fee
• referrals, follow up

Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling

Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment

• intensive case management, personalized care plan
• service navigation

Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee

Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check

Transitional Care Respite Stay Program -- short stay transitional care for individuals recuperating from illness/hospitalization and respite (caregiver relief) -- fee

Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home

• health maintenance, nutritional counselling

Supportive housing services -- for seniors requiring higher level of care, 24 hour on site services at Alexandra Park Apartments and Tam O'Shanter Towers, emergency response services

Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings

Health and mental health information

• education and referral
• Psychosocial Education for the Community - zoom: 918 584 6813
• elder abuse
• addiction counselling
• crisis intervention and trauma counselling
• concurrent disorders group for people with mental health and addictions issues
• gaming addiction group and individual counselling
• family education
• intergenerational recreation group
• seniors social group
• individual advocacy
• research on Tamil's mental health issues
• community development and capacity building
• yoga and meditation

Offers resources and workshops on elder abuse prevention