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Program: Acton Community Hub

Organization: Links2Care - Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
Description of Services: Community support programs:
  • information and referral regarding health and social service agencies, government resources, etc.
  • assistance and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go or those who are unable to access services without assistance
  • Community Fridge and Food Pantry
  • Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
  • Shop Assist for seniors, adults with disabilities, and single parents who require essential grocery items and are unable to shop independently
  • agency accessibility provides office space and an answering service to agencies like counselling agencies - family, teen, addiction, legal, financial
  • transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * families can stay for a period of two months
  • Holiday Hampers Program * provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families who are experiencing financial difficulties in Halton Hills

Winter Warmth Program:
  • one-time financial assistance for eligible low income people who are at risk of going into arrears on their hydro and gas bill * provided through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) in partnership with the Ontario Energy Board

Backpack Program:
  • provides backpacks with school supplies for lower income families in Halton Hills

Services for older adults:
  • Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
  • home maintenance and repair
  • telephone assurance * call older adults regularly to provide a safety check and social contact
  • friendly visiting
  • letter carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * a joint effort between Acton postal workers and Links2Care
  • client intervention and assistance * provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation * contact Seniors Coordinator, (mobile) 905-699-2010 or (office) 905-844-0252
  • Connection in Action Halton Initiative * focusing on helping adults aged 55 and older who are at risk of or currently experiencing social isolation
  • supportive housing program * provides essential supports for daily living services to eligible older adults living at Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Dr, Acton * services may include bathing, dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping and laundry * contact Marianne, Seniors Coordinator, Supportive Housing at 519-853-9916

Youth programs:
Off the Wall - Acton
Open Door - Georgetown

Children's programs:
Ontario Early Years- Acton Satellite
Ontario Early Years - Georgetown Satellite
 
Care In The Community - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) trained volunteers to complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals for free * total family income for 1 person should be less than $35,000 and $45,000 for 2 persons * tax situation must be simple and is not for a deceased person
 
Shop Assist Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries * clients phone in bi-weekly on Mon between 9am-2pm to place their order with their debit or credit card for payment * groceries are delivered by volunteers and staff will inform client of the date and time of their delivery

Services and Programs:

Fees: Varies per program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Persons with permanent disabilities and older adults who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Application: Call * no referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Halton Hills and area

Phone Numbers: 519-853-3310 or 905-873-6502
Toll-Free: 1-866-844-0252
Fax: 519-853-3530
Email: info@links2care.ca
Website: links2care.ca/about-links2care/contact/
Address: McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School (MSB)
69 Acton Blvd, MSB Pool Entrance
Acton, ON
L7J 2H4
Intersection: Churchill Rd N and Hwy 7
Location: Acton
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-3pm
Executives: Lisa Brading - Chief Executive Offficer
905-844-0252 ext 101 * lbrading@links2care.ca
Fabienne Prior - Director, Quality and Performance
fprior@links2care.ca
Contacts: Deirdre Hogan - Marketing and Communications Coordinator
905-873-6502 * dhogan@links2care.ca

 

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