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Self-help and moral support for ostomy patients

• information on proper ostomy care and management
• opportunity to exchange ideas
• meetings and public education
• helps ostomy patients return to normal living
• information on proper ostomy care and management
• holds regular meetings

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

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

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



CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.

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

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

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

Dental services covered under this program will include the following:

• Examinations/assessments
• Preventive services (e.g., cleanings)
• Restorative services to repair broken teeth and cavities
• X-rays
• Oral surgery services to remove teeth or abnormal tissue
• Anaesthesia
• Endodontic services to treat infection and pain
• Periodontal services to treat gum conditions and diseases
• Prosthodontic services, including dentures, will be partially covered

Administers dental coverage programs for qualifying children and youth

• Offers no-cost direct dental treatment services to program clients
• Offers low-cost dental cleanings to qualifying children
• Provides oral screenings and education to schools and community partners

Baby Oral Health Program (BOHP)
The BOHP provides free screening for all infants and children, in Windsor-Essex County.
A screening by a public health dental hygienist includes:

• Check for cavities.
• Chat about a healthy mouth and teeth.
• Fluoride treatment at no cost, if needed.

Healthy Smiles Ontario (HSO) Program

• Eligible children and youth can receive no-cost dental treatment at the Health Unit or from a community dentist participating in the program
• Healthy Smiles Ontario covers regular checkups, preventive care and treatment.

For a comprehensive list of Dental Programs available through the Health Unit Click Here

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

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

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

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

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

Eye glass program

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

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

Sells new and used materials donated by businesses and individuals for the purpose of supporting Habitat for Humanity in building affordable homes. Donated materials include appliances, kitchens, home furnishings, furniture, building supplies (plumbing, electrical, flooring), and a variety of other goods including:

• electronic waste (recycles anything that uses electricity)
• medical equipment (commodes, wheelchairs, hospital beds, stair lifts, etc.)

Donations can be dropped off (call ahead for donation criteria) or picked up by request. For donation pick up:

• items must be in garage or driveway
• appliance pick up includes working or non-working major appliances (fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezer)
• also offers kitchen removal (salvage crew will remove renovation materials)

Can shop online (Kijiji, Shopify, Facebook Marketplace)

Assists children and youth with severe speech or language problems and/or difficulty holding a pen or pencil and helps them find alternative ways to communicate.

• Staffed by a multidisciplinary team made up of speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, communicative disorder assistants and technologists.
• Registered vendor with the Assistive Devices Program (ADP)

Offers several specialty medical clinics through local, regional and provincial partnerships, offering a number of visiting paediatric specialists that hold clinics on site throughout the year. These clinics offer families and staff the opportunity to coordinate treatment plans together thereby providing a more seamless service to families.

Feeding Clinic:
For children withsignificant feeding challenges including but not limited to an aversion to eating most foods and difficulty maintaining an adequate weight and height for their age accompanied by signs of mental health concerns such as heightened anxiety, fear or significant negative behaviour related to eating.

Orthopaedic Clinic:
For children and youth who require a musculoskeletal (bone, joint and muscle) assessment by a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon.

Rheumatology Clinic:
For children and youth with a rheumatology condition who require assessment/supports from a paediatric rheumatologists.

The Ontario Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Dental Program:
Assists families of children and young adults who must cope with the expense of specialized dental treatment.

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

Assistance may include:

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

Furniture Donation/Delivery:

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

For Monetary Donations Click Here to download the Donation Form

Collects and loans used medical equipment

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

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

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



CLICK HERE for schedule of Ontario Works payment dates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency Shelter assistance during times of Emergency/Disasters

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

Also assist with:

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