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Aim is to increase public awareness for the need for organ donors, to provide support for people on waiting lists, and to offer support to other organ recipients who may be experiencing difficult times because of medications, guilt feelings, etc. Services are offered to assist organ recipients and their families with medical and other costs related to the transplant operation in Sarnia and Lambton County.

Support access to dental services for children and older adults.

Healthy Smiles Ontario
A government-funded program that provides free dental care for children and youth 17 years old and under from eligible households. This dental program provides free preventive, routine and emergency dental services.

For more information on the program and eligibility call Public Health or visit www.lambtonsmiles.ca.

Seniors Dental Care Program
A government-funded dental care program providing free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older.

For more information on the program and eligibility call Public Health or visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/dental-care-low-income-seniors.

A hearing care clinic offering hearing assessments, home visits, custom earmolds, earwax removal, tinnitus management, and hearing aids. Offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

Provides information, resources, education, support and counselling to people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia and their families. Programs/Services include:

• Forget Me Not Social Club
• Inspirational Moments
• Mindful Music
• Minds in Motion
• Respite Program
• Side by Side Companion Program
• MedicAlert Safely Home
• Support Groups
• Information Resources

A parent-driven community group striving to meet the needs of children, youth and young adults who are medically fragile

• ​assist those who have high medical or nursing needs
• financial and emotional support
• respite care for parental relief

Emergency Shelter assistance during times of Emergency/Disasters

Community and Family Services provides emergency assistance such as food and clothing vouchers.

Also assist with:

• Rent
• Utilities
• Medical financial assistance (including hearing aids)
• Dental financial assistance
• Coats for everyone
• Christmas Hampers (Sarnia Residents only)

This program provides home care and community services for people requiring assistance to continue to live a productive life in the familiar surroundings of their own home and community. The program promotes self-reliance, well-being, and support from family and community.

• In home services - include personal care and home management (light housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation).
• Seniors Program - a variety of programs are offered throughout the year such as drop-ins, craft workshops, shopping and game nights.
• Seniors Congregate Dining - takes place Wed at Community Centre. Free lunch served to community members ages 55 and up.
• Medical Loan Cupboard - A limited amount of medical equipment is available for lending. Availability depends upon community need.

A hearing care clinic offering hearing assessments, home visits, custom earmolds, earwax removal, tinnitus management, and hearing aids. Offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

A hearing care clinic offering hearing assessments, home visits, custom earmolds, earwax removal, tinnitus management, and hearing aids. Offer both in-person and virtual appointments.

Provides services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, and their families.

• First Link - a partnership program to provide direct referrals that link individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias to a community of learning, services, and support as early as possible in the disease process
• Behavourial Supports Ontario - provides enhanced and integrated services meeting the needs of older adults with responsive behaviours
• Counselling - for those who have questions about dementia, are concerned they may have dementia, have been diagnosed, or are caring for someone with dementia
• Cognitive Assessment - can be administered in the office, with or without a referral from your primary care provider
• Support Groups - to share experiences and learn new coping strategies
• Day Program - provides a safe and stimulating environment for those affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
• In-Home Respite Care - a non-emergency support program that is tailored to meet individual needs in their own home
• Education Programs - to assist with the distribution of information to people living with dementia, formal and informal care partners, students and the general public
• Lending Library - available for those who are interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease or related dementias through books, videos and resource guides
• Finding Your Way - will provide a safety kit which contains tools to help ensure the safety of the individual, while allowing them to maintain their independence and dignity
• MedicAlert - a national program designed to help identify those who are lost and assist in a safe return home
• In-Home Mobility Monitor - offers a safe alternative to monitoring the person in your care when in your home

Chatham Day Program
36 Memory Lane
Mon-Sat 9:30 am-3 pm

Wallaceburg Day Program
212 Elizabeth St
Tue-Fri 9:30 am-3 pm

The main objective is to provide service to the community and raise funds to support many worthy organizations throughout the community Lions are best known for their service to the blind and visually impaired and are committed to prevent vision loss and improve eye care. They support the training of service dogs for the blind, deaf and physical disabilities. They help to buy glasses for those who cannot afford them.

A non-profit, community governed, multi-service health agency providing primary health care, health promotion and community development services. Offers a number of programs delivered by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, chiropodists, dietitians, counsellors and health promoters.

Community physiotherapy clinic * health professionals assess and treat conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and bones that may be caused by work or sports or motor vehicle collision injuries, chronic conditions, or to recover after an operation (hip and knee surgery)

• acupuncture
• massage therapy
• hydrotherapy
• foot orthotics
• bracing and splints
• compression stockings

A leisure centre for older adults promoting social, physical, and emotional wellness. Centre Programs Include:

• Foot Clinics hosted by VON
• Exercise Programs
• Line Dancing
• Luncheon
• Social Events Games (Pokeno, Shuffleboard, Canasta, Euchre)

Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre sources, purchases and receives donations of foods from area producers, businesses and wholesalers and redistributes them to food bank and food-aid agencies in Huron County and Perth County (Stratford & St. Marys). Financial and product donations are welcome.

Provide incontinence products for food bank clients in Perth and Huron Counties (including Stratford and St Marys) as well as the HCFBDC Mobile Food Bank program to meet a basic need. Available monthly through mobile program and bi-weekly at the food banks.

2022/2023 Mobile Food Bank (MFB) dates - all are weather dependent:

BRUSSELS - Behind The Barn, delivery made between 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Dates - October 20, 2022, November 24, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 19, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 23, 2023, April 20, 2023, May 25, 2023, and June 22, 2023.

LUCKNOW - Walter Street Housing at 10:30 am, across from the Legion 11 am to 12 noon. Dates - October 18, 2022, November 22, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 17, 2023, February 21, 2023, March 21, 2023, April 18, 2023, May 23, 2023, and June 20, 2023.

HURON PARK - ONE STOP at the former school location, Columbia & Empress Streets, delivery made between 10:30 am and 12 noon. Dates - October 21, 2022, November 25, 2022, December 16, 2022, January 20, 2023, February 24, 2023, March 24, 2023, April 21, 2023, May 26, 2023, and June 23, 2023.

VANASTRA - at the Vanastra CR Church Parking Lot, delivery made between 10:30 am and 12 noon. Dates - October 19, 2022, November 23, 2022, December 14, 2022, January 18, 2023, February 22, 2023, March 22, 2023, April 19, 2023, May 24, 2023, and June 21, 2023.

BLYTH - at the United Church Parking Lot, delivery made between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Dates - October 20, 2022, November 24, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 19, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 23, 2023, April 20, 2023, May 25, 2023, and June 22, 2023.

HCFBDC began a more focused approach to provide fresh wholesome foods (milk, eggs, meat, fresh fruit & vegetables) as a result of the Tracking, Assessing & Improving the Distribution of Food Aid in Rural Huron County study which was completed in 2018. In addition to the seasonal donations of fresh produce, HCFBDC sources fresh produce throughout the year. In addition to supporting our food-aid agency clients, HCFBDC operates a Mobile Food Bank service in 4 communities (Brussels, Huron Park, Lucknow and Vanastra) as these areas were also identified in the study as areas considered to be food deserts.

Offers basic financial assistance to eligible community residents requiring basic needs and shelter

Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card

Other services include:

• Community Start-Up Benefit - Help with housing or moving costs * covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Employment Start-Up Benefit - Covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Families with Children - Newborn child allowance, back to school allowance for dependent children, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children
• Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness or caring for preschool children
• Community Participation - Volunteer placements
• Job Search Programs - Based on skills, experience and circumstances
• Employment Placement - Job matching service
• Basic Education - Basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, literacy and basic skills
• Job Skills Training - Development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training
• Supports to Self-Employment - Referrals to self-employment programs
• Discretionary Benefits - May include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials

Programs may vary by city or municipality and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment

2nd Chance Ministry is a Christian outreach ministry to those in our community daily, who are in need of immediate, practical help and/or spiritual assistance.

Assistance may include:

• food vouchers, diapers, clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc.
• help with rent, hydro
• help with dentures, eyeglasses and transportation
• spiritual and emotional support
• Advocacy for help within our community
• Mentoring program is part of the Ministry.
• Accepts and moves furniture items every Wednesday
• Bureaucracy assistance (i.e. help with bankruptcies, evictions, registrations, bill payments, appointments, etc.)

Furniture Donation/Delivery:

• operates primarily on Monday
• includes items such as couches and mattresses (call for details)
• will pick up donations or deliver to those in need (Windsor, Tecumseh and St. Clair Beach only)
• leave detailed message at 226-350-1863

For Monetary Donations Click Here to download the Donation Form

Direct services, advocacy and public education to help children and youth with physical disabilities and their families * resource links on website

Direct Financial Assistance - For prescribed equipment (can serve to top up Assistive Devices Program (ADP) support and other funders) such as wheelchairs, braces and communication devices (prior approval required)

Incontinence Supplies Grant Program - For children and youth 3-18 years of age with chronic disabilities (physical or developmental) that result in irreversible incontinence or retention problems lasting longer than six months requiring the use of incontinence supplies * the program is fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Camping - Summer camp programs for children and families at two accessible camps across Ontario * Camp Merrywood (Perth) and Camp Woodeden (London)

Collects and loans used medical equipment

Eye glass program

• purchase glasses for the needy
• used glasses are also collected and sent over seas
• assists with the needs of the blind and sight impaired
• local club also involved with Diabetes Association, and persons with a hearing loss

Please click on the link to obtain the locations, and contacts for the Lions Clubs in the Windsor Essex County areas Click Here

COVID19 Delivery and curbside pickup available.

ADP certified. Sales and Rentals of home medical supplies and equipment including: Mobility Devices - ADP certified - walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, canes and accessories, Nordic Walkers CPAP/Respiratory - machines, equipment, parts replacement. Registered Respiratory Therapist on site available by appointment Home Care Aids - bathroom safety, lift chairs, transfer devices, health and wellness Therapeutic Aids - blood pressure and blood glucose monitors, foot care, compression stockings, wound and fracture care, post surgery recovery kits, back support, braces, light therapy, asthma and allergy.

Radio Direction Finding (RDF) system registered clients wear a 1 ounce personalized bracelet which transmits a radio signal used by trained law enforcement officers to locate and retrieve them when missing

Assists in finding wandering or bolting loved ones who may suffer from:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Autism
• Dementia
• or any other special needs
• GPS/Cellular Tracking Systems
• Safety Fences

It is the policy of the Foundation that all active patients of the Windsor Regional Cancer Program have appropriate access to resources to assist them with financial needs that result from the diagnosis or treatment of cancer.

• In consultation with their Social Worker, a financial assessment will be completed to determine need.
• If patients fail to qualify for a variety of community and government resources, an application to the Patient Assistance Fund can be made.
• It is intended to assist with food, shelter and medical related expenses, and other items as deemed necessary and appropriate on an individual basis.

Provides financial assistance and employment supports including training and skills development, academic upgrading and work placements. Services include:

• Financial Assistance a monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income and monthly ODB benefit
• Employment Start-Up Benefit covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
• Families with Children newborn child allowance, child care start-up costs
• Health-Related Benefits may include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials; click here for more information
• Emergency Assistance is a discretionary benefit that anyone can apply for. It is intended to help those in serious financial hardship, but who are not receiving OW or ODSP benefits. NOTE: Emergency Assistance is a one-time grant of money.

The following are Discretionary Benefits for non OW recipients:
• Consumer co-payments under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
• Funeral and Burial Click here for more details
• Other special services or health related items where the administrator has made a determination of need based on verifiable documentation, and failure to provide would result in a detriment to the health of the recipient or a member of the benefit unit
• Dental - for relief of pain only Click here for more details



CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.

Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) offered to eligible young parents * Click Here for more details

New Changes to the Way Social Assistance Clients Access Drug Coverage:
Ontario Health Card Program for Social Assistance Clients receiving;

• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
• Ontario Works (OW) and Temporary Care Assistance (TCA)
• The program was introduced to replace the paper drug Eligibility Card used by social assistance clients with their Ontario Health Card in order to access prescription medication under the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
• Once the client's card is swiped the pharmacist will be able to identify the individual is a social assistance recipient