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Milverton Community Outreach Services
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PO Box 453, 50 William St
Milverton, ON
N0K 1M0
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519-595-8755
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Toll-Free: 1-877-502-8277
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Fax: 519-595-7755
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Application
No referral required * to register for services call Huron Perth Community Support Services 1-844-482-7800
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Fees
Varies per program
Contacts
Ashley Newbigging - Outreach Manager
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Milverton, Perth County and area
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain active and independent within their own community * referral to other community services
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  • Community Outreach - Lifeline Emergency Response Systems Daily 24-hour personal emergency response service designed to help maintain independence and get help quickly in case of an emergency
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  • Congregate Dining and Social Programs Social activities and a hot meal
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  • Friendly Visiting Regular volunteer visits to people 65 and older with disabilities or with diseases of aging who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance * individuals are matched with volunteers who have common interests * activities can include playing games, reading and going for walks
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  • Group Fitness Classes Fitness programs for seniors and people who can benefit from exercise * focuses on cardio-vascular conditioning, muscle strengthening, balance, flexibility training and falls prevention
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  • Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered in Milverton, and rural areas * call for delivery days to Millbank, Brunner, Carthage, Tralee, Atwood, Rostock, Donegal, Hesson and surrounding communities * special diet types available
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  • Telephone Reassurance Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * calls are made by trained and screened volunteers
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  • Transportation Non-emergency transportation to local and long-distance medical appointments, adult day programs in Listowel and regular activities such as shopping and errands * accessible vehicles * volunteer drivers * door to door services * trips booked and arranged by Community Outreach Services
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  • Wellness for Seniors Includes activities to promote health and fitness, health screening and monitoring and overall personal wellness


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Huron Perth Volunteers

About Us

We are a volunteer non-profit, agency that provides quality services which encourage and help seniors and people with disabilities to remain active, to live with dignity and independence within their community.

Last update: Nov 8, 2023: Suggest an edit
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