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Organization:
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Home and Community Support Services of Grey Bruce
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Address:
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Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E, Unit G12
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Carolyn Laitinen - Executive Director
519-372-2091 ext 2003 * claitinen@hcssgreybruce.com
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Service Description:
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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- 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
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Application:
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Call 1-833-659-5491 to register for services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Area Served:
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Grey and Bruce County
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