Program:	Community Support Services for Seniors
Organization:	West Elgin Community Health Centre
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 Services 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
Requirements
Fees:	Varies per program
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Older adults and adults with disabilities
Application:	Call * appointments required for some programs
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	West Elgin
Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	519-768-1715
Fax:	519-768-2548
Email:	info@wechc.on.ca
Website:	wechc.on.ca/programs-and-services/seniors-and-adul...
Address:	153 Main St West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0		Map
Intersection:	Graham Rd and Main St
Location:	West Elgin
Hours:	Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm * Tue and Thu 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-8:30pm
Contacts:	Michelle Johnston 519-768-1715 ext 2319 * mjohnston@wechc.on.ca

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