Record #: MHH0299 | Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2020 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * All staff members are proactively self-screening before visiting clients * All visitors to Links2Care Offices are being pre-screened before arriving on site * For Impact on Services updates see here Phone Assurance Program * adaptation of Friendly Visiting Program for anyone isolated by the pandemic restrictions * if you or someone you care about could benefit from friendly, reassuring, regular phone calls, please call 905-873-6502 or email sbhimani@links2care.ca |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 905-844-0252 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-844-0252 |
Fax | 905-844-5656 |
info@links2care.ca | |
Website | www.links2care.ca/program/care-at-home/community-navigation/ |
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Primary Contact | Sandy Ries, Coordinator, Client Intervention and Assistance; Phone: 905-844-0252 ext 128; Email: sries@links2care.ca |
Alternate Contact | Shelley Byers, Client Intervention Assistant; Phone: 905-844-0252 ext 131; Email: sbyers@links2care.ca |
Contact Form | links2care.ca/contact/ |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1977 |
Primary Executive | Lawna Paulos, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-844-0252 ext 101; Email: lpaulos@links2care.ca |
Alternate Executive | Allison Price, Director of Senior Services; Phone: 905-844-0252 ext 105; Email: aprice@links2care.ca |
Funding | MHLHIN ; United Way of Oakville ; Donations |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * All staff members are proactively self-screening before visiting clients * All visitors to Links2Care Offices are being pre-screened before arriving on site * For Impact on Services updates see here Phone Assurance Program * adaptation of Friendly Visiting Program for anyone isolated by the pandemic restrictions * if you or someone you care about could benefit from friendly, reassuring, regular phone calls, please call 905-873-6502 or email sbhimani@links2care.ca -------------------------------------------------------------- Provides support for older adults or adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical or impending change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation * community navigator will meet with individuals and/or caregivers to help identify the problem, establish an action plan, and to offer information regarding programs and services, crisis intervention, and service coordination with other agencies * navigator also helps completing required forms Services include:
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Hours | Program hours vary * call to confirm |
Areas Served | Etobicoke South ; Halton Region ; Mississauga |
Boundaries | Halton Region (including Burlington) ; Mississauga ; South Etobicoke |
Eligibility | Older adults and adults with disabilities |
Application | Call * no referral required |
Languages | English |
Fees | Free |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Winston Park Dr and Upper Middle Rd E |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Disabilities ; Emergency / Crisis ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
HCSD Sub Heading | Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Elder Abuse ; Elder Abuse Services ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
Service Categories | Case/Care Management ~ Older Adults ; Case/Care Management ~ People With Disabilities ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Elder Abuse Counselling ; Elder Abuse Prevention ; General Benefits Assistance ; Personal Health Care Advocate Services ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Older Adults ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ People With Disabilities |