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This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in this directory

• for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here

FOOD

Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere

• see list of providers here

Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up

• see list of providers here

Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves

• see list of providers here

HOUSING

Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes

• see separate listing here

Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time

• for full list see here

Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services

• for full list see here

IN HOME ASSISTANCE

For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)

Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services

• for contact details see full listings here

Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services

• see separate listings here

Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs

• see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes

Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world

• for full list see here

Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty

• see list of providers here

Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions

• see list of providers here

INCOME SUPPORT

Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments

• see separate listing here

LEGAL SERVICES

Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters

• see separate listing here

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all, or a portion, of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the program

• see separate listing here

Canadian Dental Care Plan: program that pays all, or a portion, of the costs of dental care required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the program

• see separate listing here

TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES

Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria

• see list of providers here

TRANSPORTATION

Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation

• see list of providers here

Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings

• see list of providers here

Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville

Local Bus Services:

• see list of providers here

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation

• see list of providers here

Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive

• see separate listing here

Taxi Services:

• see separate listing here

Major Services:

• 24 hour crisis lines for abused women
• HWP Chat provides online support, Mon-Sun 24 hrs, from a training Violence Against Women Counsellor
• safe shelter accommodation, food, and basic personal items for a maximum of 8 weeks for abused women and their dependent children
• individual and/or supportive group counselling at the shelter
• community agency information and referral when necessary
• court support for interim custody and restraining orders
• children's services
• emergency transportation to shelter, if necessary
• depart planning
• SafePet Program
• advocacy and public education around ending violence against women
• transitional support program
• accepts donations of goods for those in the shelter and those moving from the shelter to permanent housing (see list of needs here)

Family Court Support Worker Program

Facilitates a victim's understanding of and passage through the familly court system.

Support provided includes:

• information on the family court process
• assistance in preparing for family court proceedings (documenting history of abuse, accessing Legal Aid)
• debriefing with clients following family court appearances
• referral to specialized services and supports in the community
• safety planning
• court accompaniment to proceedings when appropriate

Schools programs

• EngageMENt 'male ally' program is a conversation-based 8-week program led by a male facilitator that guides male students through discussion around popular and sports culture, through a gender lens, and discusses what 'healthy masculinity' means, wrapping up by planning an experiential or service learning initiative (participants may receive up to 15 volunteer hours toward their Community Involvement requirement)

Mobile service which supports youth, single females and families at risk of homelessness, or episodic homelessness, to find immediate, long-term, safe and stable housing alternatives

• Emergency Supportive Housing Program for families and individual women in short-term accommodations
• Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
• Advocacy, referrals and community support to improve housing retention

Full-time co-ed live-in treatment program for youth

• day treatment education program for youth within the program
• highly structured environment where residents work on attaining goals set for themselves in consultation with family, therapist and primary worker in the residence
• families are an integral part of the client's time in treatment and attend weekly sessions with family therapist and live-in treatment worker
• allows youth to develop improved social, coping, and life skills
• residence staff work closely with youth, family and therapist to review goals and treatment plans on a continuous basis
• average length of stay is 3-6 months

A program that provides in-home or on-site personal support for daily living. Wellness promotion is a key component of the program. The goal is to provide support for seniors to encourage long-term, independent living in their own apartments in assisted living communities. Support can include, but is not limited to:

• personal care including showering
• dressing/undressing
• assistance with pre-measured medication
• reassurance
• safety checks

Those who qualify for personal care services may also be eligible for:

• light housekeeping
• laundry
• assistance with meal services
• 24 hour supervision services are also available

Professional services such as nursing are provided through Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton. The Support Services Coordinator for the Assisted Living Program and the Home and Community Care Support Services Care Coordinator work closely together to ensure that the seniors' needs are met. Seniors housing projects where the Assisted Living Program is available to eligible applicants:

• Bonnie Place I and II, 500 & 510 Claridge Road, Burlington
• Wellington Terrace, 410 John Street, Burlington

Supports for Daily Living Program

• operates at the John R. Rhodes Senior Citizens Residence, 271 Kerr Street, in Oakville
• Halton Region provides this service to eligible residents of John R. Rhodes Seniors Residence and eligible individuals living in the surrounding Kerr Street neighbourhood
• also operates at Martin House, 189 Ontario Street, Milton
• Halton Region provides this service to eligible residents of Martin House Apartments and eligible individuals living in the surrounding neighbourhood

Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related listings in this directory

• for emergency shelters see separate listing here

NONPROFIT HOUSING
Housing operated to fill a social need, not as a business

• may be owned by government, nonprofits or charities, co-operatives, etc.
• some is subsidized (reserved for people with low income), some is 'market rent' (open to people of any income)
• some is reserved for seniors or people with disabilities (may have supportive services, like meals, personal support, etc.)

How to find and apply to nonprofit housing:
For complete list see Halton Region website here

Details for each listing show how to apply, but in general:

• for most market-rent units, apply directly to individual housing provider
• for most (but not all) subsidized units, apply through HATCH (at Halton Region 905-825-6000, or see separate HATCH listing here)

Halton Housing Help: contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

• can help explain the housing system, how to search and apply

PRIVATE RENTAL MARKET
Housing that is privately owned, rented as a for-profit business

How to find private rental market housing:
Halton Housing Help: contact at Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

• provides free help and support to tenants to find and keep rental housing
• posts listings of available housing (see here)

Rental listings can also be found in local newspapers, and on websites such as gottarent, viewit, Kijiji, etc.

YOUTH HOUSING
Bridging the Gap: for youth, ages 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

• call 905-635-0663 or see full listing here

Community Youth Programs: offers residential placement for youth, ages 15 to 18, not able to live with family but not ready for independent living

• call 905-845-9718 or see full listing here

Support House: offers a full range of supportive housing options for youth ages 16 and up with mental health and/or substance use issues

• call toll free 1-833-845-9355 or see full listing here

HELP TO PAY DEPOSITS OR RENT
Halton Region Housing Stability Fund: one-time assistance with basic housing expenses to help people maintain their housing

• call Halton Region 905-825-6000 or see separate listing here

VETS Canada: for Canadian veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless

• call toll free 1-888-228-3871 ext 121 or see separate listing here

HELP TO PAY UTILITIES
See separate listings for Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance here

PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND DEFERRALS
Property Tax Rebate (for lower-income seniors or people with disabilities)

• see separate listings for Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills or contact your local municipal government

Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program (for lower-income seniors)

• call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or see full listing here

LEGAL HELP FOR HOUSING
Halton Community Legal Services: provides free legal assistance to those with low income, for housing and landlord/tenant issues

• call 905-875-2069 or see full listing here

An overview of emergency shelters in the region of Halton and surrounding areas

Halton's Emergency Shelters

For general emergency shelter intake in Halton, call Access Halton at 3-1-1

• If someone is homeless or sleeping outside
  • contact Halton Social and Community Services at [email protected] or 1-866-442-5866
• If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis
  • call the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) at 1-877-825-9011
• for more details see here

Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter

• 905-339-2918 or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
• emergency shelter services for men, located in Oakville
• shelter may be able to arrange transportation
• for more details see full listing here

Wesley Housing Services - Halton

• email [email protected] or call 3-1-1 and ask for referral
• emergency shelter services for youth, single females and families
• Housing First services and case management for adults, youth and families
• advocacy, referrals and community integration to improve housing retention
• for more details see full listing here

Emergency Shelter for abused women, their dependent children and pets:

Halton Womens Place

• Shelters
  • South Halton 905-332-1593
  • North Halton 905-878-8970
• Crisis Phone
  • South Halton 905-332-7892
  • North Halton 905-878-8555
• Administration 905-332-1200
• online chat through HPW Chat
• protects pets from violence through the SafePet Program
• for more details see full listing here

Emergency Shelter's in Surrounding Regions

ShelterSafe.ca

• an online clickable map that connects women with the nearest shelter
• map provides the shelter's 24 hour phone number and/or website, and information on each shelter's pet policy, wheelchair accessibility, and availability of children's programming
• for more details see full listing here

Hamilton

To find shelter information call 905-546-2489, or 211

• for more information on shelters in the Hamilton area, see here

Niagara

To find shelter information call 1-800-263-3695, or 211

• for more information on shelters in Niagara Region, see here

Peel

To find shelter information call Street Helpline Peel 1-877-848-8481

• for more information on shelters in Peel, see here

Wellington County and City of Guelph

To find shelter information call the County of Wellington 1-844-824-1212

• for more Information on shelters in Wellington County, see here

Toronto

To find shelter information all the central intake line 1-877-338-3398

• for more information on shelters in the City of Toronto, see here

The Halton office is the contact point for families/individuals who are interested in accessing:

• Supported living services and supports
• Caregiver respite
• Community participation supports (with social and recreational activities, work activities and volunteer activities, including Passport)
• Specialized services, such as service coordination or clinical services
• Person-directed planning supports

A community outreach program, serving the residents of the Region of Halton

• also known as a "hospital without walls" it is organized as a mobile interdisciplinary team that provides clinical treatment, rehabilitative, and support services to individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness, in their homes and the community

Services include:

• symptom assessment and management
• administration and monitoring of medication
• activities of daily living
• social and leisure skills development
• supportive counselling
• consultation
• support to caregivers
• addiction counselling
• vocational support

Provides supportive housing and outreach case management services throughout Halton for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness

• services are based on a flexible, rehabilitative model of support and are tailored to meet the needs of the people

Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)

• for clients with severe and persistent mental illness, with priority given to people with schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders and with bipolar disorder
• for more information, see listing

Halton HOMES Program

• provides affordable housing and supports for adults who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Outreach case management/support service

• for clients 18 years of age or older with a diagnosed mental illness living in the community

Core supportive housing Program

• provides safe, secure, affordable, and decent accommodation in a variety of settings
• rent-geared-to-income housing

Justice Supportive Housing Program

• provides affordable accommodation and flexible supports for people with serious mental illness who have come into conflict with the criminal justice system

Volunteer Program

CLNH provides support and services to children and adults with special needs * volunteers and placement opportunities available, contact by email at [email protected]

Services for adults include:

Residential Accommodations

• provides residential support to adults with developmental disabilities
• homes located in Acton, Milton and Georgetown
• people receiving support can share a home with up to four other people
• 24-hour care is provided by staff on a shift-rotation basis
• residential services include: assistance with day-to-day routines * development of skills in meal preparation, household responsibilities, shopping, budgeting, and all aspects of daily living * administer medications and treatments * medical, dental and specialist consultations and follow-up * leisure and recreational activities

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

• provides adults with an intellectual disability living in their own homes with the necessary supports to develop community connections and empowers people to live independently within their community
• tailor to individual's unique needs, abilities, desires and goals
• services include: financial planning and budgeting * medical coordination * meal planning and preparation * apartment management including tenant-landlord issues * organizing social and recreational activities * supporting the involvement of family and friends and exercising one's rights
• for more information contact Pam Pereira at 1-888-941-1121 or [email protected]

Community Supports + Rec and Leisure Programs

• encourages goal-setting and advancing in areas of interest as well as recreation and leisure activities
• can be offered through the week, evenings and weekends flexibility of services after business hours
• after school respite
• contact Karen Wilson at [email protected] or call 905-878-7656 ext 244

S.T.E.P (Specialized Treatment & Education Program)

• offered within Inclusive Supports, S.T.E.P is community-based with emphasis on communication, recreation, education, volunteerism, and wellness
• This program engages our supported individuals 7 days a week with a focus on assisting those with significant behavioural challenges

Inclusive Supports

• this program consists of 4 phases: Treatment, Development, Stabilization & Maintenance
• help individuals who are in the Residential Accommodations program to build skills, knowledge and independence within their community

Homeshare Program

• offers community members the option to match up with a supported individual for alternative housing
• agency will financially compensate people who provide their living space, and also assist in the set up so that the needs of the individual are met
• living spaces in the North Halton Area include but are not limited to community clubs, churches, social groups, etc

Adult Day Program

• Programs are in both Milton and Georgetown
• Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
• Activities include onsite and community fun (cooking, movies, crafts, games, and so much more!)
• Activities are chosen based on participant input and abilities
• Fee-for-service (Passport funding may be utilized)
• For more information please contact [email protected]

A non-profit organization providing assistance to individuals with a developmental disability so that they may live in a state of dignity and participate in all elements of community living to their fullest potential * volunteer opportunities available


Services for Children and Youth (birth to 21 years of age) include:

• child and family services (birth to 12 years of age * types of support varies * children must be attending in a licensed child care program * service coordination, program consultation and advocacy including transition to school)
• transitions - planning for high school to adulthood (ages 14-25 * information sessions about future life directions * assist with the transition from school to work opportunities, community based activities and community living * assistance with referrals to community activities)
• recreational and respite programs: Saturday Centre * summer camps * after school respite * 5 to 21 years of age
• Ontario Autism Program (OAP)/ OAP Entry to School Program/ Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) * in partnership with Kerry's Place, ErinoakKids, and Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) Central West Region * ages 0-18

Services for Adults include:

• Residential accommodations (24-hour care) * homes are located in Acton, Georgetown and Milton * supports are designed to meet each person's needs and goals * contact Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-888-941-1121 or email [email protected] to access supports and services
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Life Skills * services include financial planning/budgeting, medical coordination, meal planning/preparation, apartment management inclusive of tenant-landlord issues, organizing social/recreational activities, supporting involvement of the person's family and friends and exercising one's rights
• Community participation supports like recreation, volunteering, employment, or in-home supports * recreational programs : Adult Day Programs (21 years+, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm), Friday Friends (21-35 years of age) and the Drop-In Centre (35 years+)
• full-day summer camps (21 years+)
• caregiver respite
• person-directed planning

Services and Programs:

• Adult Services and Supports
• Services for Children and Youth

Help adults live in their communities and fully participate in the activities of daily living * helps adults with disabilities to remain independent * volunteer opportunities available

Deborah's Home:

• residence for five adults with physical disabilities requiring 24 hour access to personal support services and homemaking support
• tenants who wish to live at Dehorah's Home must be over the age of 16, require a wheelchair accessible living environment, qualified for Rent Geared to Income (RGI) housing, possess valid OHIP, and require access to personal and homemaking assistance 24/7

Attendant Outreach Services:

• a service designed to meet the needs of 30 or more adults with physical disabilities
• personal and homemaking support is provided to eligible adults in their own homes, schools or workplaces in Halton Region

Program introduces a temporary housing option for eligible newcomers in the community

• Burlington based apartments and townhouses for families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Provides temporary accommodation while residents search for permanent housing in Halton
• Placement is up to 12 weeks with a possibility of extension
• Rental Agreement is signed every three months with possibility of extension to up to one year
• Offers a wide range of services, including counseling, and referrals to other assistance programs

• All incoming clients are referred to the program through the Region of Halton's housing list only


• Milton Transitional Housing does not provide emergency or short term shelter but is a bridge from short-term emergency shelter to long-term affordable/market housing at subsidized rental rates for people in housing crisis


• Participants required to undertake counseling and/or training on budgeting, nutrition, employment, as necessary


• Organizes 'The Coldest Night of the Year', annual Milton walk in support of Milton Transitional Housing


• Walk will be held on February 24th, 2024 to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger

Offers on-site 24-hour personal support services for seniors. Provides the Supportive Housing program to eligible residents of Martin House and Bruce Apartments along with eligible individuals living in the surrounding neighbourhood (see the boundaries listed below)

Support can include, but is not limited to:

• personal care including showering
• dressing/undressing
• assistance with pre-measured medication
• safety checks

Those who qualify for personal care services may also be eligible for:

• light housekeeping
• laundry
• assistance with meal services

Other locations for Assisted Living/Supports for Daily Living Program managed by the Region of Halton.

Services include:
Adoption/Adoption Disclosure

• recruitment, assessment, support, pre- and post-counselling to adoptive parents
• match children and youth with adoptive parents
• provide adoption disclosure information and counselling to adopted persons over 18 years of age and their birth parents

Child Protection

• mandated by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) to protect children from abuse and neglect
• provide emergency after hours service for children and youth who are at risk

Community-based Services

• workers co-located in various community locations, e.g., schools, counselling agencies, the Halton Regional Police Service, to provide protection services to at-risk children and youth

Connecting Youth to the Community

• life skills programs to assist youth in the transition to independent living

Family Support

• assessment and supportive services to parents to maintain children and youth in their homes and when children and youth come into care, which expedites their return home
• supervise access for children, youth and their families, when required

Foster Care

• recruit, train and support resource parents
• match children and youth to appropriate placements

Fundraising

• for programs and services not covered by government funding that help the children and youth served by the Society

Volunteer Programs

• special events volunteers, summer camp volunteers, mentors/special friends, seasonal, Food for Life volunteer, volunteer drivers

For resources, including guidelines on what age a child can be left alone or for babysitting another child, see resources here

There is also a South Halton/Head office in Burlington

Access to health care support at home, at school or in the community * Care Coordinators work with people in the community or leaving hospital to determine what help is needed and arrange for care * care is provided in community settings such as the home, school, residential facility or nursing community clinic * provides information about other community services and refers when appropriate

Services available to eligible patients may include:

• nursing
• nurse practitioner
• personal support
• physiotherapy and occupational therapy
• speech and language therapy
• social work
• nutrition and food counselling (dietitians)
• palliative care
• medical supplies and equipment
• access to long-term care homes
• access to supported living (adult day programs, supportive housing, retirement homes and assisted living)
• health support in the school
• specialized services for people living with specific health conditions
• referral to other community supports

Information and Referral - thehealthline.ca provides online access to health care information and services in Ontario, or call the referral phone service at 310-2222 - in English or 310-2272 - in French

Children's Health Services - Special health services for children in both the home and school environment * supports children when health care provision is essential to a student's participation and development in school programs * services are provided within public, private or home-based schools

Mental Health and Addiction Nurses - Assessments, interventions and support to students and families with mental health and or addiction issues * consultation to school staff in regards to mental health and/or addiction issues as appropriate

Placement Services - Determine eligibility for admission to long-term care facilities and prioritize and manage the admission process * support and information is provided to applicants and their families prior to and during the admission process

Nursing Clinics - Nursing services for ambulatory patients at clinics located in the community

Health Care Connect - Refers people who do not have a doctor to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients * once registered, program participants are assigned to a Care Connector * Care Connectors work with family doctors and nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients * Health811 (get connected to health care 24/7)

Adult Day Programs - Programs that promote wellness, dignity, and enhance quality of life in a social setting, and provide a much-needed break for persons providing care and support at home * contact Central Registry at 905-281-4443 ext 122 for information and how to apply

COVID-19 Notice: For up-to-date information on visitors to retirement homes and active screening, click here.

75 suites retirement residence with a resident capacity of 78 * provides short stay (i.e. temporary, vacation, convalescent, respite care) when space permits * independent living * assisted living and professional nursing services are available for a fee * pet friendly facility * wi-fi available * pet friendly


Basic services include:

• 24 hour nursing staff
• personal care
• medication administration
• emergency response system
• meals
• housekeeping
• linens, bed changes
• laundry
• social, recreation programs

Falls prevention class and exercise programs specifically designed for seniors and adapted to accommodate various ability levels * additional for fee services include hair care, foot care, private transportation, etc.

Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

Check the Public Register of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) for the licensing status of any retirement residence and an explanation of what licensing means

COVID-19 Notice: For up-to-date information on visitors to retirement homes and active screening, click here.

Retirement home with 104 suites (1 and 2-bedroom suites with kitchenettes) with independent supportive living * emergency response system with personal pendants * provides short stay and respite when space permits

Automatic sprinklers in all suites * 24 hour staff, menu options, personal wellness programs, social and recreation activities, fitness centre, games room and craft room, theatre, beauty salon and spa services * wi-fi available * access to physiotherapy and customized exercise programs * falls prevention and injury reduction program

Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

Check the Public Register of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) for the licensing status of any retirement residence and an explanation of what licensing means

Offers a variety of care and support services to deaf children, adults and seniors with a variety of needs including:

• troubled youth
• intellectual disability and deaf plus individuals
• youth and adults with behavioural, emotional or psychiatric problems
• young offenders
• dually diagnosed individuals

Services include:

• children's and adult's group homes
• PAH Children's Mental Health Program: partnership with Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK) * provide specialized children's mental health service for the deaf and hard of hearing children, youth and their families
• Assisted Living Program for Deaf Seniors age 65 and older who require personal assistance with activities of daily living
• Outreach Services: Personal Support Workers (PSW) provide in-home assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, medications reminder), light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
• Respite care and parent relief: provides deaf individuals with special needs who live at home the opportunity to meet new friends and become involved in new activities in a signing environment while offering parents a break from the challenges of daily care * subsidized by an Individual's Passport funding, respite options can also be purchased in Toronto or Milton during the day, overnights and weekends as well as a number of activity based camps and workshops are offered throughout the year
• Sign Language Services: Classes are offered for hearing individuals from Grade 9 and up * courses are provided in Toronto and Milton & American Sign Language (ASL) instructors are certified to teach using the Signing Naturally Curriculum
• Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf (BRHD): 64-bed home long-term care facility in Barrie provides a home-like atmosphere while supporting resident's independence, sense of belonging and dignity * services include 24-hour nursing care, physicians, physiotherapy, personal support workers (PSW) to assist with the activities of daily living * activities and programs are directed by residents * housekeeping, hairdressing services, foot care, dental and eye clinics are also available * all meals are cooked on site

Services and Programs:

• Community Participation Supports - Adult Day Services
• Ernest C. Drury School for the Deaf
• PAH!

COVID-19 Notice: For up-to-date information on visitors to retirement homes and active screening, click here.

150 suites (169 resident capacity) retirement home with selection of rental suites including studio, one bedroom, and two bedrooms * independent living or independent supportive living * secure Memory Care Home Area for those with cognitive or memory impairments * assisted living option available for existing residents (supportive care to residents who need assistance with daily tasks, but do not require the skilled care provided at long term care facility) * pet friendly * offers month-to-month leasing (non-furnished)


Basic services include:

• nursing staff on-site
• emergency response system
• meals
• weekly housekeeping
• weekly bed linen changes
• social, recreation programs
• transportation within Milton community
• cable, phone, internet
• weekly physician on site

Additional for fee services include:

• foot care
• personal laundry
• hair salon
• spa/esthetician

Member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA)

Check the Public Register of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) for the licensing status of any retirement residence and an explanation of what licensing means

• halal meals
• personal wellness and professional counselling available

• emergency relief for families

• non-clinical counselling
• education on family and parenting issues for Muslim families
• family support including referral to other community services

• counselling, orientation and referral for potential foster parents

• financial support to families in need

• community engagement and social groups, various locations

• for students in grades 9-12 with university students as leaders * fee