Searching for Hospice / Palliative Care

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations


Programs and Services

• cancer care
• rehabilitation for orthopedic injuries and stroke
• geriatric assessment - Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
• palliative care
• outpatient mental health for adults, children and adolescents
• York Region District Chronic Kidney Disease Program
• York Region District Stroke Centre

Regional Health Programs

• Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault (DASA) Care Centre of York Region, see separate listing
• Mackenzie Health Long-Term Care Facility 905-883-2442 or 905-417-2000 ext 2442, accomodation for 168 residents, referral from Home and Community Care Support Services required

Provides end-of-life care for individuals with life threatening illness in the comfort of their home or other familiar setting * accommodates up to three residents at any given time in an on-site bungalow

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * wellness programs such as yoga, meditation, one-to-one therapy * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * caregiver support for family members * services can be provided in client's home or at our location

Services and Programs:

• Caregiver Support
• Grief & Bereavement Support
• In-Home Visiting Program
• Wellness Programs

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 pm, weekday and weekend extended hours

• 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, massage therapy
• transportation available
• fee

Overnight Stay Program -- respite care (caregiver relief) program for persons with cognitive impairment or dementia and seniors in need of services, stays up to three months, meals, snacks, showering services *

• laundry -- fee
• personal care and health related services provided by personal support workers including medication reminders, personal hygiene, feeding

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 Stanford University

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

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

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

Multiservice agency providing a range of services for people with social and emotional problems, including counselling, information and referrals, supplementary financial assistance program (government assistance recipients), support groups, supports for assaulted women, in-home palliative care program, English conversation café for new immigrants, homelessness prevention program, and parenting, mental health and wellness programs and workshops

• Pathways to Employment in partnership with JVS Toronto
• Restitution Services for Holocaust Survivors
• Holocaust Survivor Emergency Funding
• chaplaincy services
• speakers
• all services confidential

Café Europa monthly group for Holocaust survivors in partnership with Bernard Betel (see separate listing)

Children
Jewish child protective and family services investigates allegations of child neglect and abuse

• adoption and foster home services and recruitment
• file and adoption disclosure
• counselling
• big brothers and big sisters program
• homework club
• school outreach counselling program

Families
Includes individual, couple, family and group counselling, family life education and life skills programs

• financial assistance combined with poverty reduction counselling for persons on social assistance
• assistance maximizing benefits and entitlements, and finding employment and accommodation
• support for families with special needs children
• Family Resource Centres for pre-school and caregivers (see separate listings)

Woman Abuse Program
Individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, emergency financial assistance, and support groups

• Here to Help group program for children and their mothers
• advocacy and community outreach
• education and consultation
• referrals

Care coordinators assess patient eligibility, determine needs, coordinate and monitor contracted services such as palliative care education and direct clinical care in the home including pain and symptom management through medication and other interventions * Care coordinators also make referrals to other community-based palliative care supports such as counseling, day programs, hospice programs, or residential hospice placement

COVID19 Contact for information on in-person, telephone and virtual services

• iRIDE Plus Transportation clients must wear masks while in vehicle
• Adult Day Program, full day and limited capacity in-person half day sessions; virtual programming available
• phone and in-person hospice visiting by trained volunteers
• phone pals and friendly volunteer social visits
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes available virtually and in-person Mon-Fri

Multiservice agency includes medical and non-medical home and community care support services, such as personal care and support, palliative care, home care and homemaking, hospice and respite, meals on wheels, social work, transportation

Meals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on Wheels
Bulk delivery once per week of frozen meals (including Ensure meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable); expanded hours Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm; volunteers wear masks and gloves during deliveries; contact 416-635-2860 ext 581 for food and to arrange delivery

Adult Day Program
For individuals 55 years and older living with dementia; open to frail seniors without cognitive impairments, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; observes Jewish culture and traditions, but all are welcome

• caregiver support and respite
• lunch, snacks and Kosher meals
• therapeutic social and recreation activities
• transportation

Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
Classes led by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and specially trained staff to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance

• free
• offered online and in-person

Home Support Services
Includes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care

• Meals on Wheels (regular, certified Kosher, and vegetarian options)
• specialized workers for individuals with Alzheimer Disease or mental health challenges
• transportation to medical appointments, not wheelchair accessible
• fee for all home services
• some programs available in Russian

Elder Abuse Prevention Program
For individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse

• includes individual and group counselling

Social Work Services
Includes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops

• free

Volunteer Services
Includes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance

• intergenerational programs
• volunteer hospice program

Trained volunteers who help by providing practical assistance and emotional support * this allows family members to go out for a few hours or simply to rest * volunteers visit for 2-4 hours per week * in-home hospice volunteers may provide companionship, practical assistance, short-term respite care (a break for caregivers), life review and legacy work

Companionship, respite care, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness * wellness programs such as yoga, meditation, one-to-one therapy * bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close * caregiver support for family members * services can be provided in client's home or may be available at one of our locations

Services and Programs:

• Caregiver Support
• Grief & Bereavement Support
• In-Home Volunteer Visiting Program
• Wellness Programs

Trained volunteers help by providing practical assistance and emotional support * allows family members to go out for a few hours or simply to rest * volunteers visit for 2-4 hours per week * in-home hospice volunteers may provide companionship, practical assistance, short-term respite care (a break for caregivers), life review and legacy work

Supports for older adults and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services

Services:

• adult day program
• assisted living
• caregiver relief and respite
• community dining
• counselling
• friendly visiting/telephone reassurance
• Home at Last
• home care supplies
• Home First
• Meals on Wheels
• outdoor maintenance
• palliative respite care
• personal care, homemaking
• quality cleaning
• transportation
• exercise and falls prevention

Services and Programs:

• Adult Day Program
• Assisted Living Program
• Caregiver Relief and Respite Care Program
• Community Dining
• Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs
• Friendly Visiting Program
• Home Care Supplies
• Meals On Wheels
• Outdoor Maintenance Program
• Personal Care and Homemaking Program
• Quality Cleaning
• Telephone Reassurance Program
• Transportation Program

COVID19

• call or visit website for updates to entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations
• some clinics offering virtual care, contact care provider for details

Acute care hospital

• cancer care
• geriatric care
• maternal, neonatal and pediatric care - includes breastfeeding classes and breastfeeding consultations with the Mother and Baby Follow Up Clinic
• mental health including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychiatry
• palliative care

COVID19 -- For updates on COVID response at Baycrest, patient and visitor safety during COVID

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Geriatric hospital

• nonsectarian
• inpatient and specialized outpatient programs and services
• complex continuing care
• rehabilitation
• palliative care

Outpatient and community programs

• day programs for frail and cognitively impaired seniors
• dental clinic for the frail elderly
• geriatric assessment
• audiology and hearing aid dispensary
• counselling and referral service * memory and aging program

Assistive Technologies Clinic

• 416-784-3600

Seniors Support Program

• friendly visits or emails for seniors or family caregivers

Baycrest Home Care Services

• 416-964-6402

Holocaust Resource Program

• consultation, counselling, and education for survivors and families

Café Europa

• monthly drop-in program for survivors

Mental health programs

• geriatric psychiatry assessment, support and referral
• mood clinic
• day hospital for depression

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations


Acute care hospital with inpatient and outpatient services

• cancer care
• cardiology
• critical care
• emergency, see other listing
• mental health and addictions
• obstetrics and neonatal care; pediatrics
• palliative care
• surgery

150 suites of Retirement Living - with Independent (studio, 1 br, 1 br + den, 2 br) Assisted Living lifestyles, and secured Memory Care neighbourhoods (including shared accommodation) * Complex care including two-person assist, mechanical lift and end of days palliative care

Long term care facility

• private, basic accommodation, capacity 160
• cluster area for Italian residents
• palliative care
• secure special care unit for those demonstrating signs of Alzheimer Disease
• social and recreation programs
• therapies, including physiotherapy, podiatrist
• commercial

Nursing care and other care services in the home or community by registered nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, volunteers

• specialized care includes -- enterostomal therapy, wound care, respiratory therapy, IV therapy, chemotherapy, palliative care, volunteer visiting
• caregiver support and education

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

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

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

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

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

• public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• intensive case management, personalized care plan
• service navigation

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

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

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

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

• health maintenance, nutritional counselling

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

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

COVID19 -- Call or visit hospital website for updates on entryway restrictions, current visitor policies and appointment cancellations


Acute care hospital

Areas of Focus

• brain sciences- stroke, dementias, mood and anxiety disorders
• cancer care
• geriatrics including in home assessment, direct psychiatric services, counselling, support groups for patients and caregivers, falls prevention and referrals for seniors with mental health concerns
• heart centre
• trauma and burn centre
• veterans care - residential, dementia and palliative care
• women and babies -- obstetrics, gynecology, neonatal care, accessible care for women with disabilities

Dental Clinic -- full dental care for persons who are medically compromised or require specialized dental care, surgery or consultation including people with HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and people with developmental disabilities; referral required

Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network, 1-888-303-7245 -- see separate record

Visiting hospice volunteers provide companionship, respite care and emotional support, in-home and virtually to people living with a life-limiting illness, their families, loved ones, following interview with Coordinator of Volunteer Services * bereavement support is available on an individual basis or in a group setting for anyone who is experiencing anticipatory grief or has experienced the death of a loved one, facilitated by case manager * massage therapy sessions are offered to affected persons and their caregivers following assessment by case manager

COVID19 -- in-person programing is paused, many programs are being offered remotely; contact organization for updates

• complementary therapies (online)
• children and youth support programs including Young Carers (online)
• bereavement one on one support and group support (online)
• caregiver one on one support and group support (online)
• daily programming for palliative clients (online)
• expressive arts group
• referrals to hospice programs outside catchment area

Programs and Services

• practical assistance and personal care
• emotional and social support
• respite for caregivers
• complementary therapies
• children and youth support programs including Young Carers (see separate entry)
• bereavement support
• expressive arts group
• referrals to hospice programs outside catchment area

Home hospice program

• visiting palliative care by trained volunteers
• case management, including Better Living home care services
• bereavement counselling, support groups, legacy work, expressive arts, lending library
• palliative care training and education programs
• complementary therapies
• mindful meditation programs
• exercise

A range of services to support independence:

• in-home nursing
• attendant and palliative care
• personal support services
• homemaking
• extreme cleaning
• hoarding support services
• family and child care
• childminding
• caregiver relief and emergency child care
• infant and multiple birth support
• foot care
• occupational therapy
• physiotherapy
• dietitian services
• speech-language pathologist
• social work services
• health and wellness programs

Also offer a range of volunteer supports and student placement opportunities.

Durham Extreme Cleaning Program - One-time free service to assist individuals at risk of losing their housing due to unsanitary living conditions * the facilitator and team work with the client in the home to reduce risk of eviction by providing assistance to clean, declutter and prepare for infestation treatments.

Services and Programs:

• Durham Hoarding Support Services (DHSS)
• Extreme Cleaning Service
• In-Home Foot Care
• Toronto Hoarding Support Services Network (THSSN)

COVID19 24-hour crisis line, telephone counselling and virtual programs available; restrictions and modifications for some programs; instruction provided to assist in online participation, and tablets available for lending to seniors without devices; visit TUTFS website for details, including registration information

Telephone Counselling
Immediate emotional support, crisis intervention or suicide prevention

• links to other appropriate emergency services
• face-to-face individual, group and family counselling
• community outreach counselling and visitation for clients facing barriers to accessing services
• information and referral
• translation and interpretation
• counselling education and volunteer training program
• public education and awareness
• health promotion, including recreation and social activities

Telephone Crisis Intervention Services
24-hour emotional support for individuals experiencing distress, grief, conflict, depression or other crisis

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In-person Counselling Services
Anonymous, confidential counselling for individuals, groups, couples and families

Children's Programs

• Little Steps, Big Steps for kindergarten to grade 6
• homework club
• summer camp

Health Programs

• home hospice program and palliative care provided by trained volunteers
• healthy lifestyle workshops
• smoke-free education for youth
• diabetes prevention program
• visitation for community members who are ill

Parenting Programs

• Focus on Early Years and Mothers
• Focus on Fathers
• parenting skills workshops, including workshop with parents and their children

Seniors Programs

• English café
• reassurance program including counselling and visitation
• outreach services
• recreation including singing, art and digital storytelling classes
• online virtual seminars such as Sing-A-Long Musical Class, Expressive Art Class, Dance Class

Violence Prevention Education
Anger management and conflict resolution classes and workshops

Youth Programs

• employment seminars, career development, leadership training, life skills workshops
• Mind and Motion Program, 2-weeks summer volunteering (August) retreat
• tobacco-free campaign program
• facilitation skills workshop
• mentoring program
• recreational activities

In home volunteer visiting * social and emotional support to individuals and families coping with treatment of a life threatening illness or palliative care, includes short term relief for caregivers