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Organization:
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Elgin Community Support Services Network
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Address:
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c/o VON Middlesex-Elgin
175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
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Map
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Location:
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St Thomas (South Edgeware)
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Executives:
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Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
VON Middlesex-Elgin
519-637-6408 * Jill.Smith@von.ca
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Service Description:
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Central Intake service offered by Community Support Providers in Elgin County * service includes information about existing services, accessing new services, changing or cancelling current service
Meals and Nutrition - Community dining, Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), and nutrition screening
Education and Support - Adult day program, individual and group supports, caregiver supports, education, information and system navigation
Safety and Reassurance - Visiting and telephone reassurance, education and behavioural supports, support on hospital discharge, and personal emergency response systems
Health and Wellness - Social programs, group fitness, self-management, bathing, health education, falls prevention, medication management supports, counselling and social work supports
Support in the Home - Personal supports, house keeping, in-home meal preparation, in-home exercise, respite, and caregiver relief
Transportation - Rides to medical appointments, social activities, errands, and shopping * escorting services available
Intensive Support Programs - Assisted living, adult day programs, overnight and day respite, and supportive housing
Specialized Services - Supports for people with memory loss/dementia, acquired brain injury, adults with developmental disability
Participating agencies include: :
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Application:
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Call, no referral required * client residence and services needed will determine which agency delivers service
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and people with disabilities, brain injury, or dementia
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