Resources for Seniors and Families

1) OHaH (Ontario Health atHome, formerly HCCSS/LHIN/CCAC)

Ontario Health atHome provides home care and facilitates access to community support services. It also provides long-term care home placement services and can provide information about, and referrals to, other providers of health and social services.  Receive an assessment completed by a care coordinator to further determine eligibility and access a wide-range of government-funded or subsidized home and community care supports.

https://ontariohealthathome.ca/

2) Caregiver Supports

• Bereaved Families of Ontario
• Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence
• Carers Canada
• Ontario Caregiver Coalition
• Ontario Caregiver Organization
• Ontario Health atHome Caregiver Resources
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Self Management Ontario)

3) Adult Day Programs

Programs that provide an opportunity for people who are frail, have physical challenges, cognitive impairments, or who may be experiencing social isolation to have a day out to socialize and engage in various recreational activities (e.g., music therapy, games, arts, baking, exercise).

• Circle of Care Adult Day Program
• Adult Day Programs program in Ontario Health atHome Toronto Central Region
• Adult Day programs in Ontario Health atHome Central Region (includes North York, York Region, South Simcoe Region)

4) Health organizations and information

• Alzheimer Society of Canada
• Alzheimer Society of Toronto
• Alzheimers Society of York Region
• Canadian Cancer Society
• Canadian Diabetes Association
• Canadian Lung Association
• Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
• Find a doctor or nurse practitioner 
• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
• Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
• Osteoporosis Canada
• Philips Lifeline, in association with Sinai Health – Medic Alert System
• Parkinson Society Canada
• The Arthritis Society
• The Kidney Foundation of Canada

5) Hospice

• Circle of Care Hospice
• Jewish Hospice Program – Jewish Family and Child
• Better Living Health and Community Services
• Ontario Palliative Care Network
• Hazel Burns Hospice
• Hospice Toronto
• Kensington Health

6) Foot Care Services

• Circle of Care Spa Services (Vaughan)
• Database of Toronto Foot Care Services
• Database of York Region Foot Care Services

7) Long-term Care and Retirement Residences

• Canadian Association of Retired Persons
• Long-Term Care Homes – Central
• Long Term Care Planning Network
• Toronto Long-Term Care Homes
• Subsidized Housing application

8) Extreme Cleaning, downsizing, decluttering, home staging and moving solutions, Snow Shoveling

• Red Coats
• VHA Extreme Cleaning Toronto
• CHATs Hoarding and De-Cluttering (York Region)
• Snow Angels Canada – connecting seniors with volunteers to shovel their driveways
• Better Living Home Maintenance and Repairs

9) Vulnerable Populations Abuse

• Circle of Care – Vulnerable Populations Abuse Program
• Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
• Elder Abuse– Toronto Police Service
• Family Services Association

10) Helplines

• Toronto Seniors Helpline – 416-217-2077
• Crisis Outreach for Seniors – 416-217-2077
• North York Seniors Hotline – 416-447-5200

11) Useful Government Resources

• 311 Toronto
• Government of Ontario
• Health Canada
• Homemakers and Nurses Services
• Ministry of the Attorney General
• Ministry of Health Assistive Devices program
• Office of the Public Trustee
• Toronto Public Health (TPH)
• Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
• Regional Geriatric Program of Toronto
• York Region Health
• York Region Transit

12) Jewish Community Services

• Betel Centre
• Chai-Tikvah – Reena’s Mental Health Resource
• Jewish Family and Child
• Jewish Immigrant Aid Services of Canada (JIAS)
• Jewish Russian Community Center of Ontario
• JVS Toronto
• Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
• Prosserman JCC
• Reena
• Schwartz/Reisman Centre
• UJA Federation

13) Locating Community Programs

• 211 Toronto
• COSTI
• Family Services Association
• Findhelp Information Services
• Ontario Community Support Association
• Ontario Home Care Association
• Toronto Central Healthline

14) Food Insecurity and Food Banks

• Aurora Food Pantry 
• Food Banks – Toronto Central
• Georgina Food Pantry 
• Markham Food Bank 
• Meals on Wheels Ontario
• Newmarket Food Pantry 
• Richmond Hill Community Food Bank 
• Vaughan Food Bank

15) Financial Services

• Canada Benefits
• City of Toronto Grants, Incentives and Rebates
• Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)
• Hardship Fund
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Ontario Drug Benefit Program
• Ontario Works (OW)
• Tax Credits and Benefits Ontario
• Tax Free Clinics – help filing taxes for low-income adults

16) Legal Services

• Legal Aid Ontario – Provides free legal services if you cannot pay for a lawyer and have a complex criminal, family or immigration law problem.
• Community Legal Clinics – by postal code
• Legal Clinic for Seniors and Caregivers – free help with legal rights information, assistance in dealing with government offices, court and legal representation, legal consultation, educational workshops
• Pro Bono – free legal advice for up to 30 minutes, free assistance in preparing a simple will, and other services for low-income individuals
• Dying with Dignity – Advance care planning

17) Social Connections and Companionship

• Annie’s Gentle Care (York Region)
• Circle of Care Social Activities for Seniors (Virtual and in Person)
• Friendly Visiting Programs (North York)
• Mosaic Lifestyle Companions
• Seniors for Seniors

18) Recreation for Seniors

• Bernard Betel Centre
• Circle of Care Exercise and Falls Prevention (online and virtual)
• North York Seniors Centre
• Toronto Recreation
• York Region Recreation

19) Transportation

• Mobility Plus (York Region)
• iRide Plus (GTA)
• TTC Wheel Trans
• Other GTA fee for service accessible transportation options