Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce
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Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E, Unit G12
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
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519-372-2091
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Toll-Free: 1-800-267-3798
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Application
Call 1-833-659-5491 to register for services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees
Varies per program

Executives
Carolyn Laitinen - Executive Director
519-372-2091 ext 2003 * claitinen@hcssgreybruce.com

Contacts
Cody Hay - Community Development Team Leader
519-372-2091 ext 2009 * chay@hcssgreybruce.com

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
Grey and Bruce County

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Provides community-based services for older adults and adults living with disabilities or chronic illnesses * helps clients and their caregivers maintain independence, enhance their quality of life, and keep them living in their homes longer
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  • Day Away Provides socialization, recreation, physical/cognitive exercise, and caregiver relief in a medically monitored environment * clients come to the program to take part in a wide variety of activities assisted by professional staff and trained volunteers * a meal with friends, a game of cards, music, exercise, crafts, and visiting with new friends are all common activities
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  • Friendly Visiting Matches volunteers with an isolated older adult or an adult living with disabilities to provide socialization and opportunities to interact with others
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  • Hot and Frozen Meals on Wheels Volunteers deliver locally prepared meals to residents of Grey and Bruce who struggle to obtain and prepare meals for themselves * most dietary requirements can be met including vegetarian, gluten-free, low fat, low sodium, suitable for diabetics, etc.
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  • Housekeeping Delivers support to those who live in their own homes and need assistance with household chores and/or meal preparation * services include
    • routine cleaning
    • laundry
    • meal planning and preparation
    • basic pet care
    • errands
    • grocery shopping
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  • Overnight Respite Provides caregivers with an extended break during the evening and overnight hours
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  • Transportation Accessible transportation services for residents of Grey and Bruce counties who have difficulty accessing existing transportation * transportation is provided by trained volunteers using their personal vehicles and paid drivers utilizing wheelchair-accessible vans

About Us

Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce is a team of caring staff and volunteers who provide community based services that support independence and enhance the quality of daily life for seniors, adults and their families.

Last update: Jul 18, 2024: Suggest an edit