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Door to door shared-ride service for individuals unable to use conventional public transit for all or part of their trip due to a physical or functional disability in York Region
- connecting services to other transit zones are available
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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
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
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
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
- social, recreation and education programs
- congregate dining
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Adult Day Services
- social and recreation activities
- lunch
- transportation available, nominal fee
- 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
- in specific buildings at 5430 Yonge St, 35 Park Home Ave and 1 Hesperus Rd
- staffed 24 hours
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Accessible transportation for seniors, veterans using mobility aids and people with physical or mental disabilities
- vans can accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs or other mobility vehicles, such as scooters, and 3 walk-ons
- all wheelchair clients must be accompanied by caregiver
- transportation to and from appointments, school or work
- counselling, advocacy, social activities for clients
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Transportation service that provides door-to-door assisted transportation for seniors 55 years and older and adults with disabilities who are not eligible for Wheel-Trans * The program is led by CHATS (north of Steeles) and Circle of Care (south of Steeles) with service provided by 7 community support agencies including:
Wheelchair transportation is available for clients living in South Simcoe, Bradford/West Gwillimbury as there is no public accessible transportation available
Rides can be booked up to a day in advance * to ensure ride time, try to book 30 days in advance
- Better Living Services for Seniors
- Carefirst
- Etobicoke Services for Seniors
- Lumacare
- North York Seniors Center
- CHATS
- Circle of Care
Wheelchair transportation is available for clients living in South Simcoe, Bradford/West Gwillimbury as there is no public accessible transportation available
Rides can be booked up to a day in advance * to ensure ride time, try to book 30 days in advance
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Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking
Driver assistance includes support in and out of vehicle, with groceries and some mobility equipment * escorts are recommended, where appropriate, at no extra cost
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation - For those living in Bradford, West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth areas, or those living in York Region going to a location YRT Mobility Plus does not go
Driver assistance includes support in and out of vehicle, with groceries and some mobility equipment * escorts are recommended, where appropriate, at no extra cost
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation - For those living in Bradford, West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth areas, or those living in York Region going to a location YRT Mobility Plus does not go
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Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance 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
- grocery delivery service
- group shopping trips
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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
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
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
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
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
- 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
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
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral
- 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, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
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
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
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
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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
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
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;
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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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
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Multi-service agency addressing the health and social service needs of individuals and families in Caledon
Counselling and Care Coordination Program -- supportive counselling and other community services ; food support, help with heat and other programs available at The Exchange (see separate entry)
Caledon Specialist Clinic -- specialist medical services by referral ; in partnership with Headwaters Health Care Centre, William Osler Health System and the Central West LHIN
Newcomer and Settlement Services
EH cafe -- weekly conversation circles
Seniors Health and Wellness
Counselling and Care Coordination Program -- supportive counselling and other community services ; food support, help with heat and other programs available at The Exchange (see separate entry)
Caledon Specialist Clinic -- specialist medical services by referral ; in partnership with Headwaters Health Care Centre, William Osler Health System and the Central West LHIN
Newcomer and Settlement Services
- needs assessment
- information and referral to social network and community services
- assistance to complete forms and applications
- citizenship preparation classes
EH cafe -- weekly conversation circles
Seniors Health and Wellness
- fitness and recreational workshops and programming
- offered at several sites in Bolton, Caledon East, Caledon Village and Alton
- rides to medical appointments and day programs
- weekly shopping and other important resources that support the activities of daily living
- travel assistance for passengers may be available as an option, check with dispatch
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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
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
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
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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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
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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
Better Living Recreation Centre (formerly EP Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre/Overland Club) -- social, recreation and education programs
Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments
Four Seasons Connections Program 416-447-5074 -- serves North York
5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing
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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
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Non-emergency transportation
- medical appointments
- hospital or long term care visits
- adult day programs
- group rides available
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Ride Connect provides transportation to and from Etobicoke, Brampton, Malton, Mississauga, Oakville, Milton and Woodbridge areas
- client base is primarily seniors and clients with disabilities
- specialize in rides to and from medical appointments, as well as grocery shopping and adult day programs
- a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans as well as large 15 accessible passenger vans and buses are available when traveling with larger groups
- view brochure for more details
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
- if you're unable to drive to your vaccine appointment, Ride Connect can pick you up and take you there, and return you home afterword, at no cost
- book your vaccine appointment in advance before you call for a ride
- available to all ages
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COVID19 Community Response Team supports household essentials deliveries (call to check availability), and virtual exercise and social program
Non-essential services temporarily suspended:
Service reduction and/or alteration:
Services operating as usual:
Multiservice community and home support agency
Lunch Monday-Friday at various locations with gentle exercise
In-Home Services
Home help, homemaking, respite care, caregiver relief
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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Senior's program
Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle
Other services
- outreach support to Indigenous seniors
- social safety visits and reassurance check
- congregate dining
- friendly visiting
- personal care
- housekeeping
- transportation
- shopping assistance
- 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
Youth services -- youth program including sharing circle
Other services
- information and referral
- advocacy
- urban orientation
- meeting space for rent
- volunteer opportunities
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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
Case Management, Information and Referrals
Assistance for adults 55 years and older in navigating health and social service systems, planning and coordinating service
Health and Wellness Centre for Seniors
In-person and virtual drop-in programs for independent adults
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;
Meals on Wheels
Meal delivery, includes safety and wellness checks, hot meals, frozen meals, fruit and vegetables
Transportation Services
Part of Toronto Ride program, includes door-to-door assisted rides for frail seniors and/or adults with disabilities
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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
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Daily living needs, hygiene and daily physical care, routine personal care, stand-by or walking assistance, perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties, coordination of care, transportation, staff relief in hospitals, group homes, nursing home, shelters, and retirement home.
Convalescence and chronic care, care of the elderly and cognitively impaired, personal and attendant care (bathing, grooming), support to individuals with special needs, short and long term assignments, care giver relief, respite services (day, over night, weekends) palliative care, community skills training and support, escort with doctor's appointments
Convalescence and chronic care, care of the elderly and cognitively impaired, personal and attendant care (bathing, grooming), support to individuals with special needs, short and long term assignments, care giver relief, respite services (day, over night, weekends) palliative care, community skills training and support, escort with doctor's appointments
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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
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Adult Day Services
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care
Intake, information and referral, case management, crisis intervention, social work, caregiver support, and individual and family counselling
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars
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
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
Includes snacks, hot meals and assistance with personal care
- Alzheimer Day Program and Frail Elderly Program
- social and recreation activities
- daily fee
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
Drop-in programs including fitness, recreation (sewing, woodworking, crafts),educational workshops and wellness seminars
- day trips
- activities in English, Portuguese, Vietnamese
- $15 annual membership
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
- bathing, dental hygiene, light housekeeping, Monday-Sunday
- friendly visiting, security checks
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
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COVID19 -- Passengers are asked to avoid unnecessary travel and stay home if feeling sick; while face masks are no longer mandatory as of June 11, 2022, passengers are encouraged to wear a mask or other face covering when traveling on any TransHelp vehicle; operators may be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, face shields and goggles; vehicles will be cleaned and disinfected daily
Specialized transit system for those unable to use public transit vehicles
Specialized transit system for those unable to use public transit vehicles
- trips may be booked for a specific day and time, on a flexible pick-up basis, or by subscription for recurring daily, weekly or monthly trips
- return trips and cross-boundary travel to connecting regional service providers can be arranged
- check website for eligibility requirements and policies
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South Toronto Office / Helena Lam Community Services Centre
Office: 416-585-2013 ; 416-502-2323 Visit Website
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COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care
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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
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment
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
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- 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
- individual support and self help group
- public education, seminars, workshops
- information and referral
- 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
- retirement groups
- seniors self help groups
- community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
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
- health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older
- drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
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- Assistance with emergency problems
- focus on Native cultural and spiritual awareness
- drop-in
- social programs and events
- crafts and hobby groups
- meal program
- transportation
- friendly visiting
- congregate dining
- Aboriginal support
- security reassurance
- life skills outreach in the community
- information, peer and cultural counselling and referral
- self-help groups
- parenting group
- prenatal nutrition program
- community kitchen
- cultural teachings and activities
- health and physical development
- educational support including tutoring
- individual support
- mentoring
- tutoring and homework help
- nutrition and healthy lifestyles workshops
- snacks and meals
- cultural teachings and activities
- academic upgrading
- basic computer training
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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
- 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
- rides to medical and other appointments, grocery shopping, attendance at Warden Woods programs
- member of Toronto Ride
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