Program: Community Support Services for Seniors
Organization: West Elgin Community Health Centre
Description of Services: Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community

Programs and services include:
  • Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Luncheons
  • Transportation (including accessible van)
  • Counseling for seniors
  • Assisted Living (Assisted Living Information)
  • Caregiver Support
  • Regularly Scheduled Programs and Activities
  • Special Events
 
Caregiver Support One-on-one counselling, education and support services for formal and informal caregivers * information related to specific diseases and conditions * information and referral services
 
Drop-In Drop-in programming providing opportunities for social activities and a meal
 
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance  * volunteers are one-to-one with clients * visits generally occur in the client's home, but the volunteer can also take the client on a shopping or banking trip or to a social or cultural event
 
Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered, three days per week on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch time
 
West Elgin Transportation Services Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping or visiting friends and family * volunteer drivers use their own vehicles * all rides are dependent on volunteer availability
Requirements
Fees: Varies per program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and adults with disabilities
Application: Call * appointments required for some programs
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: West Elgin
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-768-1715
Fax: 519-768-2548
Email: info@wechc.on.ca
Website: wechc.on.ca/programs-and-services/seniors-and-adul...
Address: 153 Main St
West Lorne, ON
N0L 2P0
Map
Intersection: Graham Rd and Main St
Location: West Elgin
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm * Tue and Thu 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-8:30pm
Contacts: Michelle Johnston
519-768-1715 ext 2319 * mjohnston@wechc.on.ca

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