Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Program: Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
Organization: Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Hamilton District Office
Description of Services: Financial assistance for veterans to help them remain independent in their home * provides funding for services such as:
  • grounds maintenance
  • housekeeping
  • meal preparation
  • personal care
  • professional health and support services
  • transportation
  • long-term car
  • home adaptations
Requirements
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Veterans who have qualified for a disability benefit, War Veterans Allowance, or Prisoner of War Compensation, or are eligible for but cannot access a Priority Access Bed at a long-term care home
Application: Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, Halton Region, and Niagara Region
Contact Information
Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
Teletype: 1-833-921-0071
Crisis: VAC Assistance Service (toll-free): 1-800-268-7708
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
Email: information@veterans.gc.ca
Website: veterans.gc.ca/en/housing-and-home-life/help-home/...
Address: 55 Bay St N, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
Map
Intersection: Bay St N and York Blvd
Location: Hamilton (Central)
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours

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