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.

Designated Capacity Assessor for the Ministry of the Attorney General. Performing capacity assessments for any client without a power of attorney who requires assistance to manage decisions related to property, finances or personal care.

• Offers assistance with completing clinical assessments and letters of opinion regarding matters of consent to treatment, capacity to grant or revoke a power of attorney and capacity to write a will.
• Consultation, advocacy and support for the prevention of Financial Abuse of the elderly or disabled.
• Member of the Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Elder Abuse Prevention Network and the Haliburton Service Provider Network

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, referral
• short-term individual, couple, family and group counselling
• professional counselling for a variety of issues including:
  • substance abuse, problem gambling, other addictions
  • anxiety, depression
  • grief/loss
  • anger/emotion management
  • personal stress, self-esteem
  • communication, couple/family conflict, extended family issues
  • separation/divorce, blended family issues
  • abuse/violence, sexual assault/abuse, trauma
  • job stress, workplace violence/conflict
  • school problems
  • balancing work and family life
  • caring for elderly parents

Service is offered in-person at various locations throughout Durham Region, or remotely by phone or video

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
Available for people whose employers contract with Family Services to provide employee assistance services and supports as part of their employee benefits program

• 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 Protective 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

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

Support for seniors experiencing elder abuse

Crisis intervention, service navigation, referrals and support to older residents, experiencing a safety issue

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

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

Supports adults (18 years of age and older) with developmental disabilities who are living independently or planning to live independently within their chosen community

• 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
• provide assistance in accessing and coordinating all necessary and available community services
• provide ongoing case management
• Adult Protective Service Worker services are provided through local offices in Alliston, Barrie, Collingwood, Midland and Orillia

Adult Protective Service Worker Resource Days

• hosted by appointment once per month in Barrie, Alliston, Collingwood, Orillia, and Midland
• during each appointment, a Catulpa staff member will answer questions that individuals and families may have about the program and offer relevant resources and information
• adults (18 years of age and older), family members, and allies are welcome to attend

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