Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
Record #: ONT00050 | Last Full Update: 03 Mar 2020 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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Public Comments | COVID-19 Service Change: Working virtually to provide supports and updates in information. Training is being done by webinar. Emotional support and crisis intervention is available through the Seniors' Safety Line. |
Contact Information | |
Toll Free Phone | Seniors Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011 |
Crisis Phone | Call 911 in emergencies |
info@elderabuseontario.com | |
Website | www.elderabuseontario.com |
Primary Contact | Raeann Rideout, Director, Provincial Partnerships and Outreach; Phone: 705-876-1122 ext 327; Email: partnerships@elderabuseontario.com |
Alternate Contact | Laura Proctor, Communications Lead; Phone: 705-931-3002; Email: centraleast2@elderabuseontario.com |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Primary Executive | Marta Hajek, Executive Director; Email: marta.hajek@elderabuseontario.com |
Alternate Executive | Mary Mead, Administration Manager; Email: admin@elderabuseontario.com |
Funding | Provincial ; Donations |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Registered Charitable, Non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse and neglect of older adults, under the Ontario Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse Seniors Safety Line - Free confidential 365/24/7 support line for seniors experiencing or at-risk of abuse including physical, mental, sexual, neglect, and financial |
Hours | Seniors Safety Line: Daily 24 hours |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | Seniors and their families and community agencies * people involved with Elder Abuse programs |
Application | No referral required * call or visit website |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | Donations accepted |
Site Information | |
Site Location | Toronto (Etobicoke) |
Located In Community | Etobicoke Central |
Mailing Address | PO Box 38628 Cummer PO Toronto, ON M2K 2Y5 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Emergency / Crisis ; Older Adults |
HCSD Sub Heading | Crisis Lines for Abuse / Violence ; Elder Abuse ; Elder Abuse Services ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
Service Categories | Elder Abuse Counselling ; Elder Abuse Hotlines ; Elder Abuse Prevention ; Senior Advocacy Groups ~ Elder Abuse Issues |