West Elgin Community Health Centre - Community Support Services for Seniors

Application

Call * appointments required for some programs

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Older adults and adults with disabilities

Fees

Varies per program

Contacts

Michelle Johnston
519-768-1715 ext 2319 * mjohnston@wechc.on.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

West Elgin

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community

Programs and services include:

Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
Meals on Wheels
Luncheons
Transportation (including accessible van)
Counseling for seniors
Assisted Living (Assisted Living Information)
Caregiver Support
Regularly Scheduled Programs and Activities
Special Events

Caregiver Support One-on-one counselling, education and support services for formal and informal caregivers * information related to specific diseases and conditions * information and referral services
Drop-In Drop-in programming providing opportunities for social activities and a meal
Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance * volunteers are one-to-one with clients * visits generally occur in the client's home, but the volunteer can also take the client on a shopping or banking trip or to a social or cultural event
Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered, three days per week on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch time
West Elgin Transportation Network Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping or visiting friends and family * volunteer drivers use their own vehicles * all rides are dependent on volunteer availability