Record #: MHH0300 | Last Full Update: 09 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 | Georgetown: 905-873-6502 Acton: 519-853-3310 Oakville: 905-844-0252 |
Toll Free Phone | Georgetown: 1-866-920-6502 Oakville: 1-866-844-0252 |
Fax | 905-873-6195 |
info@links2care.ca | |
Website | www.links2care.ca/program/care-at-home/friendly-visiting-socialization/ |
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Alternate Contact | Deidre Hogan, Coordinator; Email: dhogan@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 |
Funding | MH LHIN |
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 ----------------------------------------------------------- Weekly volunteer visits to Halton older adults and people with disabilities who live alone and are socially isolated, to provide companionship, conversation and security check * the goal is to reduce isolation for seniors and adults with a disability living on their own |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm |
Areas Served | Halton Hills ; Milton |
Boundaries | Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville |
Eligibility | Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone |
Application | Call * no referral required |
Languages | English |
Fees | Free |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Georgetown |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Delrex Blvd and Guelph St |
Physical Access | Not Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults |
HCSD Sub Heading | Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support |
Service Categories | Friendly Outreach Programs ; Telephone Reassurance |