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Virtual learning programs for seniors and children, free seniors transportation, food rescue projects in partnership with Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Educate Me
Virtual learning programs, registration required, contact for details on start dates and time

• seniors program for adults 55 years and older, including digital technology and healthy cooking classes
• children's summer math tutoring program for grades 4-5

Seniors Ride Program
For isolated seniors 62 years and older, who require transportation assistance for shopping, banking, medical appointments

• transportation provided by screened volunteers
• call for intake, appointment booking
• in partnership with social groups and churches

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

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

Adult Day Program

• meals, snack
• group activities

Active Living Center

• exercise, social and recreational activities
• health and well-being promotion

Case management

• navigation
• referral to social and medical service systems

In-Home Services

• light house cleaning, laundry, assistance with meals preparation
• grocery shopping
• security check

Community meals -- Monday-Friday lunch at noon, fee

Coordinate and link with volunteers to assist and accompany them for medical appointments and grocery shopping

• clients are responsible for their own transportation payment
• volunteers do not provide personal vehicle transportation

Senior's program

• outreach support to Indigenous seniors
• social safety visits and reassurance check
• congregate dining
• friendly visiting

Personal support work

• personal care
• housekeeping
• transportation
• shopping assistance

Cultural and recreational services

• emphasis on Native culture
• arts and crafts
• Ojibwa and Mohawk children and adult language classes
• gift shop
• drumming, singing, language, cooking, craft online workshops
• Native Canadian Newsletter
• Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility in partnership with Inidigenous Services Canada
• women and men's circles
• teaching circles
• visiting Elder, mental health counsellor

Food services -- community lunch

Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle

Other services

• information and referral
• advocacy
• urban orientation
• meeting space for rent
• volunteer opportunities

Adult Day Services
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care

• Alzheimer Day Program and Frail Elderly Program
• social and recreation activities
• daily fee

Client and Family Services
Intake, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support, and individual and family counselling

• education, training and support for individuals caring for frail or disabled family members
• support groups
• information sessions
• advocacy
• assistance in locating health care services, financial benefits and other community resources

West Active Living and Learning Centre
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars

• day trips
• activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese
• $15 annual membership

Health Action Theatre by Seniors (HATS)
Seniors create and perform short plays on elder abuse prevention and health promotion

Home Support Services
Meals on Wheels (Chinese, western, South Asian and frozen)

Home Help

• light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, Monday-Friday
• group shopping, transportation for medical appointments and wellness programs
• participates in Toronto Ride

Personal Support/Homemaking

• bathing, dental hygiene, light housekeeping, Monday-Sunday
• friendly visiting, security checks

Respite Care Program
Personal support and caregiver relief

Supportive Housing
On-site and on-call support services for residents of May Robinson Apartments and Springhurst Manor, with physical or chronic health problems that require consistent monitoring and supervision, includes personal support and emergency response available Monday-Sunday 24 hours

Full range of support programs to enable independent community living

Assisted Living Services

• personal Support Workers provide personal care, security checks, light meal preparation, laundry, medication reminders and assistance, and household support to seniors living in social and community housing as well as residential buildings
• Cluster Care -- similar services for seniors living in group settings
• Cluster Care settings include a female-only residence, Chinese-language residences, English-language residences
• Right Place of Care -- personal care, security checks, light meal preparation and medication reminders for seniors living at home

Home at Last

• hospital discharge program for seniors

Meals on Wheels

• volunteers deliver both hot and frozen meals to seniors
• safety checks upon meal delivery

Caregiver Support and Wellness

• registered Social Workers work with caregivers both individually and/or in groups to enhance their well-being
• explore self-care strategies, engage in creative activities, and connect with other caregivers and community resources

Respite Care

• personal Support Workers provide relief to caregivers who support seniors in their home

Exercise and Falls Prevention

• group exercises and falls prevention classes for seniors and people with disabilities living in the community

Home Support

• personal Support Workers provide household support for seniors living at home

Seniors Day Programs

• recreational and therapeutic activities for older adults who are physically frail, socially isolated, have chronic health issues, memory loss and other cognitive impairments
• on-site support services include nursing, foot care, behavioural response and personal care

Transportation

• senior-friendly rides for those unable to use public transportation to day programs, medical appointments and group shopping trips
• also available to accompany seniors to medical appointments
• services provided in partnership with Toronto Ride

Visiting and Safety Services

• volunteers visit seniors for companionship and social support, safety checks

Assisted transportation to the frail elderly and adults with disabilities who are not able to access other means of transport and require personalized care * helping people to live independently by increasing client access to transportation services through a coordinated network of 13 not-for-profit neighbourhood-based community support agencies * includes escorts to help clients enter the building

COVID19 Community Response Team supports household essentials deliveries (call to check availability), and virtual exercise and social program

Non-essential services temporarily suspended:

• community wellness group programs such as gentle fitness, dining programs, farmers' markets
• Adult Day Program (ADP)

Service reduction and/or alteration:

• transportation
• House Calls, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate
• Social work / care navigation / caregiver support, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate

Services operating as usual:

• Dementia care residence
• Transitional care
• Meals on Wheels
• Supportive Housing
• In-Home Services for high-acuity clients, service may be altered for low-acuity clients

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Multiservice community and home support agency

• adult day programs
• case management, free
• counselling
• foot care clinic
• Home at Last
• information and referral
• home care
• meals on wheels
• social and recreation activities
• support groups, free
• supportive housing services
• transportation
• volunteer opportunities

Community Wellness Program
Lunch Monday-Friday at various locations with gentle exercise

• Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals, Wellness Boxes (fresh fruit and vegetables)
• Farmers Market, summer food program, low cost

In-Home Services
Home help, homemaking, respite care, caregiver relief

• Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance
• House Calls, interdisciplinary health care for home-bound seniors, free

Transitional Care
Short term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term care

Supportive Housing
Services for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

• services for residents with dementia at Ewart Angus SPRINT Home, see separate listing

Transportation
For medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities

Lead agency for Toronto Ride
Assisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, a partnership of community support service agencies

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home;

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

Multiservice agency

• community outreach, employment, education, homeless initiative, housing, recreation and social programs
• information and referral
• services for children, newcomers, seniors and youth

Community Outreach

• drop-in for families and children
• income tax clinic, by appointment only
• program activities
• referrals

Housing

• supportive and non-supportive housing for adults 59 years and older, and one family building, see branch listings for details
• Housing Connections Community Partner (see separate entry) -- assistance with housing search and application process

Partners for Access and Identification (PAID) -- assists homeless persons in obtaining Ontario health cards, Canadian birth certificates, birth registration, verification of status, social insurance numbers

• referrals to community services
• operates at various sites, schedule varies -- call 416-691-7407 for details

Seniors services

• Adult Day Program -- for persons with physical or cognitive impairment
• Akwasti Program -- home care and related services for frail elderly persons who would otherwise qualify for long term care facilities
• Chinese Programs -- recreational activities in Cantonese and Mandarin * home support -- case management, client intervention and assistance * friendly visiting, security checks * transportation and escort, priority for clients with medical appointments, participates in Toronto Ride -- free

Seniors meals -- lunch every other Tuesday, dinner every other Thursday at Cecelia Murphy Building, 11 Coatsworth Cres, nominal fee -- call for details

• lunch every third Wednesday, dinner every other Friday at East Toronto Seniors Centre, 2802 Danforth Ave, nominal fee --call for details

Community meal for all -- dinner every Thursday at Gower Park Place, 10 Gower Road, free -- call for details

Youth and Newcomer services, Neighbourhood Link Employment services, Ontario Employment Services -- see separate entries

Variety of programs for seniors in the community

Gentle Fitness for Seniors - Increase fitness levels, gain more energy by flexibility training led by a certified fitness instructor * learn about health, wellness and nutrition

Shopping Trips - This program is currently suspended. A program called Grocery Delivery Program has been initiated. Run a shuttle bus, for seniors and those with disability and mobility issues, for grocery shopping to No Frills located at Queensway and Royal York * participants are picked up and returned to their home * the cost of the bus is a donation to the Health Centre.

Stonegate Plus Club - Offer English speaking seniors the chance to meet and spend time together * refreshments are served, and activities include bus trips, bingo and card games

Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking * must be able to transfer from wheelchair to vehicle, must book 3 days in advance * participates in Toronto Ride * information and referral services

COVID-19 -- No change to services received at home, including Meals on Wheels at Overland and Sheppard locations

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Meals on wheels including hot, frozen, and diet specific meals, fruit and vegetable baskets

• case management and social work
• fitness and falls prevention classes
• transportation, homemaking, home help
• in-home respite care (caregiver relief) including persons with Alzheimer Disease
• friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, caregiver support group, information and referral
• grocery shopping assistance, volunteer services

Better Living Recreation Centre (formerly EP Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre/Overland Club) -- social, recreation and education programs

• computer courses
• seminars
• income tax assistance
• bereavement support
• cafeteria
• recreation programs open to seniors outside catchment area

Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments

• Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 noon, extended hours may be arranged
• social, recreation and therapeutic programs
• lunch, snacks
• transportation available within catchment area

Four Seasons Connections Program 416-447-5074 -- serves North York

• snow shovelling, grass cutting, yard work, odd jobs, fee

5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing

• 62 units (14 barrier free) for seniors and adults with disabilities * case manager on site 2 days a week
• access to programs and services
• application through website or Intake department
• in partnership with Mahogany Management

COVID19 Programs available in-person and virtually, contact for details on specific programs and services

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Adult and Alzheimer day programs, case management, health and wellness programs, home help and respite care, Meals on Wheels, assisted living and transportation services

Adult Day Programs
Including centre-based recreational, motivational and therapeutic activities for adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities

• in-person and virtual drop-in for independent adults
• includes meals
• some transportation available
• fees based on service level

Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service

• help arranging health services, home supports, transportation, meals
• form filing, including rental applications, tax filing, completing CPP and other income support applications
• caregiver support group referrals, education and training

Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults

• social, recreation and exercise programs
• health promotion workshops, clinics
• annual membership, contact for details

Home Support Services
On-site personal care and support services, including home help, respite care, and assisted living for seniors to remain independent in their own home

• light housekeeping
• short-term and long-term personal care services
• caregiver relief and support
• free, based on assessment
• available in designated community housing buildings in west Toronto

Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables

• Ukrainian and Italian meals available

Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities

Services for seniors and adults with disabilities, including client intervention and assistance, crisis intervention, case management, information and referral, and home help, homemaking (bathing, meal preparation)

• respite care, caregiver relief (fee)
• Adult Day Program Monday-Friday (fee)
• congregate dining Tuesday-Thursday (free), transportation available (fee)
• transportation to medical appointments, shopping (fee)
• supportive housing / personal care for residents of Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings in Etobicoke (fee)
• referral only to home maintenance, grass cutting, snow shovelling services
• participates in Toronto Ride

Seasonal income tax clinic available mid February to early April, contact for information (free)

Home at Last Program includes hospital discharge assistance

Elderly Persons Centre includes social, recreation and education programs

Home Support Program

• housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, banking, escort to appointments
• heat and cold alert
• snow removal
• telephone reassurance
• blood pressure clinic
• foot care clinic

Adult Day Service

• integrated program for frail adults and persons with Alzheimer Disease and related dementia
• recreation in small group settings
• meals and snacks
• monthly outings
• friendship club
• IRIE program -- connect older adults and seniors from the Black, Caribbean and West Indian communities

Transportation -- 416-694-1138 ext 134

• rides to medical and other appointments, grocery shopping, attendance at Warden Woods programs
• member of Toronto Ride

Social and recreational programs

• foot care
• hearing, diabetes and massage clinic
• fitness classes
• information and referral -- pensions, health, food
• lunch program
• low vision and blind support groups and counselling
• transportation for shopping and social outings
• volunteer opportunities

Centro Esperanza -- fitness, educational and recreational activities for Spanish speakers

Seniors services agency includes adult day services, caregiver support, information and referral, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance, assisted living services, in-home and overnight respite care services, seniors lunch program, exercise and falls prevention, transportation (participates in Toronto Ride and iRide), and volunteer opportunities

Adult Day Services
Supportive day program for older adults with memory-related impairments, see separate listing

Assisted Living
Assistance with daily activities to support independent living for residents of Humbervale Place Seniors Residence, Central King Seniors Residence and Our Saviour Thistletown Lutheran Lodge

Caregiver Support
Monthly support group for caregivers of person with a memory-related impairment

Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance
Weekly conversational calls and security check-ins provided by volunteers by telephone or virtually

HEARTS Caregiver Program
Educational resources, wellness activities, support and community networking opportunities for adults 55 years and older caring for an adult child with developmental disabilities

In-home respite care
Assistance with independent living and caregiver support, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, laundry assistance, companionship

Overnight Respite (Caring Centre)
Overnight respite for persons with memory-related impairments, chronic illness and physical disability, and extended short-term caregiver relief

Seniors Lunch Program
Congregate dining with social and recreational activities at several locations Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11 am-2 pm; transportation available, call for details

Transportation
Round trip transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, community programs and some social activities; group trips also available

Volunteer Opportunities
Includes programs and services such as Adult Day Services, Seniors Lunch Program and Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance

Adult Day Services

• social and recreation activities
• lunch
• transportation available, nominal fee

Services in Your Home

• personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing)
• light housekeeping, and meal preparation (also available during hospital stay)
• case management
• information and referral
• friendly visiting
• security check
• in-home respite care
• transportation
• caregiver support and training
• community dining

Assisted living

• in specific buildings at 5430 Yonge St, 35 Park Home Ave and 1 Hesperus Rd
• staffed 24 hours

COVID19 -- Community Response Centre -- distribution of essential food, supplies and resources to seniors in need, contact responsecentre@lumacare.ca or main line

Food Security -- Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, fee, delivery hours extended

• weekly warm meals, free of charge
• grocery baskets at subsidized rate
• comfort package and essential items free of charge
• shopping support

Transportation -- for medical appointments such as cancer care and dialysis

Home at Last -- extended hours, follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours

Virtual support -- Healthier Living Centre, virtual exercise classes, social conversation and other activities for older adults as well as virtual social gatherings for adult day program participants, live chat Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm, wellness check, counselling

Home support -- essential assisted living services for high risk individuals, respite care, personal care, and homemaking such as light housekeeping, food preparation, fee, free medication delivery, free lending library of sensory stimulation kits, laundry services

Adult Day program -- in-home activity based engagement, fee

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Caregiver support and homemaking service

• care coordination * client intervention and assistance
• assisted living services -- 24 hour in home support for high risk seniors
• meals on wheels -- frozen meals delivered once a week
• transportation
• volunteer and student placements

Healthier Living Centre -- independent seniors day program

• social, recreation and education programs
• congregate dining

Home at Last -- hospital discharge assistance

Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments and regular activities
such as grocery shopping and banking * volunteer drivers and trained staff escort clients who are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition

Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking * service available for eligible clients who are residing within the catchment area but are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition

This services supports older adults who:

• require escorts during a trip due to frailty or cognitive impairment
• live in areas where specialized transit or public transportation is not available

Currently only transportation for medical appointments are offered.

COVID-19 -- essential client visits only * maintaining rides to medical appointments and dialysis * community programs on hold

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• Support services for seniors
• congregate dining (transportation may be available)
• friendly visiting
• volunteer opportunities

Caregiver support/counselling

• professional counselling and support to family members caring for a frail, disabled or at risk person
• support groups
• information and referral

Community support services

• homemaking
• personal care
• respite care
• information and referral

Home at Last

• support for seniors to settle at home when discharged from William Osler Health Centre

Home maintenance

• referrals to approved tradespersons for minor home repairs, painting, plumbing, small electrical repairs, lawn care
• home safety inspections

Newcomer Elders Support Services

• support programs for South Asian seniors
• assistance with community issues
• workshops
• social groups

Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant

• consultation to primary care clinics, support agencies and caregivers providing service to older adults with cognitive impairment and associated responsive behaviours

Assisted Living Program

• on-site personal care, homemaking, case coordination, 24 hour emergency response
• for eligible residents of designated buildings in Etobicoke, West Woodbridge and Brampton

Transportation

• coordinating rides and helping clients access available transportation options

Seniors Intensive Community Support

• case management for seniors living with mental health conditions
• in partnership with Reconnect Mental Health Services and Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel