Knowing who to contact for assistance, home care, programs and services, etc. can certainly be a challenge. I hope you find the list of community resources below helpful and I welcome you to stay tuned for more to come!
Toronto Seniors Helpline
Toronto Seniors Helpline
• Single point of access for seniors and caregivers to receive information and access to community, home and crisis services
• Interpretation services are available in over 100 languages
https://www.211toronto.ca/detail/en/163654
(416) 217-2077
SPRINT Senior Care
SPRINT Senior Care
Not-for-profit community support service agency in Toronto that offers an array of low-cost programs and services to seniors and their caregivers
(416) 481-6411
House Calls
House Calls
Primary health care program for home-bound seniors that provides comprehensive primary medical care, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work services and connections to community support services
http://www.seniorshousecalls.ca/
(416) 481-5099 ext. 331
Toronto Ride
Toronto Ride
Not-for-profit community service that provides assisted door-to-door transportation to seniors 55+ and adults with disabilities who are not eligible for Wheel-Trans
(416) 481-5250
211 Toronto
211 Toronto
Helpline and online database of Ontario’s community and social services
http://www.torontoride.ca/
Telephone: 211
Email: 211@toronto.ca
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