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Support services for seniors 24/7

• personal support work
• companionship for seniors
• end of life doulas (available for end of life care at home, hospital, or hospice)
• transportation
• assistance to medical appointments
• travel drop-off and pick-up
• social events - weddings, funerals etc.
• pet appointments
• shopping/errands with or without you
• Meal Prep
• adult sitting for aging family 24/7
• beauty and wellness appointments
• pet therapy (dogs)

Access to health care support at home

Other services available, see separate program records

Medical and non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking (wheelchair-accessible bus available when requested)

• Transportation to medical appointments
• Shopping
• Banking
• Telephone assurance (security and support through calls from volunteers)
• Frozen meals program
• Friendly visiting by volunteers on an informal basis
• Telephone referrals regarding yard work and housecleaning

A Registered Nurse and Community Health Worker visit older adults (65+) in their homes, in the community and at the office in collaboration with other health care staff and community agencies

Services include:

• help with medication review
• help with forms
• accompaniment to medical appointments as appropriate
• make connections to supportive community and social programs
• chronic illness and disease management
• help accessing housing support services

• personal care
• respite and recuperative care
• meal planning and preparation
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• assists with household chores, outings, transportation
• assists with exercise, walking and movement
• medication reminders
• home care
• palliative care
• home care

Community services for rural residents

Support services include:

• low-cost transportation coordination
• local volunteer opportunities
• home maintenance
• information and referral services

Applications for the Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

• (OESP) for discounts off monthly hydro bill
• (LEAP) a one-time emergency financial assistance
• agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed

Community services for rural residents

Support services include:

• low-cost transportation coordination
• local volunteer opportunities
• home maintenance
• information and referral services

Applications for the Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) and Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

• (OESP) for discounts off monthly hydro bill
• (LEAP) a one-time emergency financial assistance
• agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed

Transportation program

• transportation available to medical appointments

Transportation service to medical and other quality of life enhancing appointments

• accessible vehicles available
• provides a door-to-door service to appointments
• various set bus routes to neighboring cities or places of interest
• clients must arrange their own escorts if needed
• children and young people under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Provides the following supports to our vulnerable, isolated community members living in the former cities of Kanata and Nepean and the former townships of Goulbourn and West Carleton:

• telephone based crisis intervention
• telephone based crisis counseling
• telephone based counseling for women experiencing gender based violence
• telephone based regular check-ins
• telephone support with navigating systems
• food/supplies deliveries
• medically necessary transportation
• virtual programming and services
• online resources

Visit the Facebook page for details on all other programs and services.

Community and social services

Services for Children, Youth and Families

• EarlyOn Centre
• Bullying Prevention Program
• The ZONE drop-in for youth
• Queerios Youth Drop-In
• child and youth community development
• homework club
• resources
• Fun Friends programs
• Toys on Tour program

Community Support Programs for Seniors and Adults with Physical Disabilities

• Adult Day Program
• Diners' Club
• caregiver support
• Home Help and Home Maintenance Program
• Telephone Reassurance Program
• Meals on Wheels/Frozen meals
• friendly visiting
• transportation to medical and non-medical appointments
• foot care clinics
• social programs
• Snow Go Assist

Gender Based Violence Program

• individual and group counselling
• Peer Support Program (volunteers supporting abused women)
• Child Witness Program
• Transitional Housing Support Program
• Chrysalis House, a shelter for abused women (24-hour crisis line 613-591-5901)

Counselling Services

• short-term counselling
• crisis counselling
• information and referral services
• confidential counselling and referral services to the LGBTQ+ community

• drivers are mainly retired professionals who have experience working with the elderly, including people with dementia
• wheelchair accessible vehicles available upon request

• cleared a records check with the Ottawa Police for working with vulnerable individuals
• clean driver abstracts issued by the Ministry of Transportation.

Services:

• information and referral
• friendly visiting
• luncheon program
• seniors day program
• grocery delivery
• recreation program
• grocery shopping bus service (resumption date to be determined)
• transportation to medical appointments and non-urgent transportation.
• caregiver support
• footcare
• home support

Home and Yard maintenance:

• snow removal
• light and heavy house-cleaning
• minor repairs and odd jobs

Fitness and Social Programs:

• The Olde Forge Programs provide barrier-free, low cost recreational and physical fitness activities, social and educational programming to local seniors 60+ and adults with disabilities who want to maintain their independence in the community by keeping socially connected and/or keeping physically active

Foot care clinics:

• examination of feet and legs
• prevention care and health teaching
• treatment of ingrown toenails and thick nails
• trimming and filing of nails
• calluses and corn care
• nail care
• referral services

Snow Go and Snow Go Assist program:

• matching service for those looking to hire a contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways
• eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Non-Urgent transportation to medical appointments and regular activities such as grocery shopping and banking

• volunteer drivers
• escorted transportation to non-urgent medical appointments, Olde Forge day programs, weekly luncheons, footcare
• community shopping van

Support services and programs to assure that seniors are supported and connected with access to local resources to thrive, age with dignity, and continue learning

• partnerships ensure equitable access to learning, food security, transportation, volunteer support, advocacy and community connections

Programs and services include:

• Meals on Wheels and frozen meals
• Monday's Curbside Fundraisers
• Handyman Services
• foot care
• hearing screening and wax removal
• home support
• transportation
• friendly visiting
• chair yoga
• crafts: barn quilting, fused glass
• local visits to farms and businesses
• pottery presentations

• Community Cafe
• home help
• transportation (errands and non-emergency medical appointments)
• Meals-On-Wheels: hot meals delivered Tuesday and Thursday; frozen meals available
• adult day programs in Parham, Plevna, and Sharbot Lake
• in-home respite

Personalized care services for people living at home, in a retirement residence, or during a hospital stay

• caregivers and personal support workers provide support tailored to the client's needs
• all team members are fully insured and have passed comprehensive background, police, and vulnerable sector checks

Services available:

• light housekeeping
• personal care (bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding)
• transportation and errands
• companionship
• medication reminders
• respite care for family caregivers
• meal planning and preparation
• dementia and memory care
• overnight and live-in care
• childcare and live-in nannies
• support during doctor appointments, including note-taking

• Non-wheelchair accessible transportation
• Home maintenance
• Information and referral
• Telephone reassurance
• Diner's club
• Meals on wheels and frozen meals
• Fall prevention classes

• Run by senior volunteers
• Euchre
• Bridge
• Fitness
• Tai Chi
• Zumba
• Floor kurling
• Computer classes and club
• Painting
• Yoga
• Social events
• Workshops

Home care services

• personal care
• companionship
• health monitoring
• homemaking services
• specialized care
• respite care
• services tailored to meet the individual's needs during the family's absence
  

Authorized Blue Cross provider for Veterans and partner with multiple personal insurance companies for private and motorvehicle accident coverage

Chauffeur services

• drives clients home in the client's vehicle
• driving services after any medical appointment or types of surgery or procedures that require anesthetics, or after special events like weddings or celebrations
• creative driving services, including errands, airport transfer and luxury shuttle
• car drops
• kids transfer and other

Please note: this is not a taxi service

• grocery shopping
• personal shopping
• social activities
• day program
• congregate dining