Links2Care, Oakville, Community Support Services

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Links2Care

Site: Oakville

Service: Community Support Services

Record #: MHH0323

Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2020

Memos and Bulletins
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	1-866-920-6502
Fax	905-844-5656
E-Mail	info@links2care.ca
Website	www.links2care.ca/program/care-at-home/
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/Links2Care/ LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/links2care
Primary Contact	Deirdre Hogan, Marketing and Communications Coordinator; Phone: 905-873-6502; Email: dhogan@links2care.ca
Alternate Contact	Christine Heath, Director of Quality; Email: cheath@links2care.ca
Contact Form	links2care.ca/contact/
Agency Information
Description (Agency)	A community support organization delivering a wide variety of programs and services to seniors, adults, youth, and children of Halton Region and Mississauga
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, In-Home Services; Phone: 905-844-2007; Email: aprice@links2care.ca
Funding	MH LHIN * Donations * United Way of Halton & Hamilton * Halton Region
Description and Service Details
Description (Service)	*Impact on services and updates in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) see here* A charitable, not for profit, multi-service agency whose services help adults with a permanent disability and older adults live independently and safely in their homes * volunteer opportunities available Services include: Bathing assistance: provides one bath per week in the home at no cost to older adults or adults with disabilities to reduce the risk of a fall service is provided by personal support worker (PSW) in the client's home Home help: staff provide housekeeping in the clients' home including vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, laundry and grocery shopping program fee is geared to income Friendly Visiting: a volunteer visits isolated or lonely seniors and adults with disabilities in their home Home Maintenance and Repair: fee for service program provides qualified workers to do jobs inside and outside of the home jobs may include installing grab bars, grass and yard maintenance, snow removal, painting, window washing or seasonal housekeeping, odd jobs, minor home repairs Caregiver Recharge / Respite: relief for caregivers delivers flexible options to informal caregivers, providing worry-free in home relief with peace of mind that their loved one is being well cared for fee for service there are eligibility requirements to access this service that is provided at no cost respite program not available in Burlington Community Navigation: support 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 people and/or caregivers to work to support achieving goals of financial stability, housing stability and linking to supports and services, completing required forms, etc provides in-home assessments to identify needs, facilitate access to information and community resources and develop short and long term plans no cost for this service Hot and frozen meals (available in Halton Hills only): congregate dining * for older adults living in designated apartment buildings in Georgetown and Acton Wheels to Meals * held twice a month at a local restaurant, church or community hall providing an opportunity for seniors to get out and socialize with friends Meals on Ice * affordable frozen meals delivered by volunteers, or can be picked up at Links2Care offices Meals on Wheels * meals are delivered by volunteers at lunchtime Mon through Fri Services and Programs: Acton Care At Home - Bathing Assistance Care At Home - Community Navigation Care At Home - Friendly Visiting Care At Home - Home Help Care At Home - Home Maintenance and Repair Care At Home - Relief for Caregivers Georgetown
Hours	Program hours vary * call to confirm
Areas Served	Halton Region
Boundaries	Halton Region
Eligibility	Persons with a permanent disability and older adults who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Application	Call * no referral required
Languages	English ; Dutch ; German ; Italian ; Portuguese ; Spanish
Fees	Varies per program
Site Information
Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 202 Oakville, ON L6H 0H2 View Google Map
Intersection	Winston Park Dr and Upper Middle Rd E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading	Disabilities ; Food ; Health Care ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading	Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Home Delivered ; Home Repairs & Modifications ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Meals for People with Disabilities ; Meals for Seniors ; Meals for Seniors / People with Disabilities ; Programs for Home Support
Service Categories	Adult In Home Respite Care ; Case/Care Management ~ Older Adults ; Case/Care Management ~ People With Disabilities ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Home Delivered Meals ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ~ Older Adults ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ~ People With Disabilities ; Homemaker Assistance ; In Home Meal Preparation ~ Older Adults ; In Home Meal Preparation ~ People With Disabilities ; Personal Care ~ Older Adults ; Personal Care ~ People With Disabilities ; Residential Snow Shovelling ~ Older Adults ; Residential Snow Shovelling ~ People With Disabilities ; Senior Meals ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Human/Social Services Issues ; Telephone Reassurance ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Yard Maintenance ~ Older Adults ; Yard Maintenance ~ People With Disabilities

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