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Client Intervention and Support Services
A service to provide social work support to older adults in the privacy of their own homes.
What can Client Intervention and Support Services do for you?
- In-home assessment provided by a social worker
- Supportive and instrumental counselling provided for individuals and their families regarding housing, alternative accommodations, finances, bereavement, family dynamics and long-term planning
- Information and referrals to community programs and services
- Advocacy provided to maximize individual well-being
- Crisis intervention as needed
Who can use this service?
- Seniors 60 years of age or older who live in the York Region community
- Family members or caregivers
Is there a cost for this service?
No. The Regional Municipality of York, Community and Health Services Department, Housing and Long Term Care Branch and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care provide funding for this service.
Adult Day Programs
The Regional Municipality of York operates Adult Day Programs at the Maple Health Centre and Keswick Gardens. These programs provide a supportive environment to assist individuals residing in the community to achieve and maintain a maximum level of functioning as well as provide relief for families and caregivers.
The Adult Day Programs offer social and recreational programs during the day in a comfortable and safe setting. A variety of activities are offered.
A daily fee is charged based on a client's income (up to a maximum of $20.00 per day). Transportation may be available for an additional fee.
Programs available are:
An adult day program for individuals with Alzheimer's or other related dementias is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of York Region.
For admission information about any of the Day Programs please contact the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) at 1-888-470-2222.
This program provides physical, social and recreational activities for people with physical disabilities.
The program is designed to meet the needs of individuals with acquired brain injury as a result of a traumatic event or other non-progressive neurological diseases.
The program is designed for adults with aphasia and related communication disorders due to stroke, brain injury or brain disease. The program is offered in mutual aid format, facilitated by speech/language staff and trained volunteer "conversation partners". A multi-modal approach including augmentative and alternative communication is used. Sessions include adapting to communication loss, literacy and computer work, creative communication, problem solving and family support.
Regional Psychogeriatric & Mental Health Consulting Service
The Psychogeriatric Consulting Service supports Long Term Care Facilities in York Region and Community Support Agencies that serve people who exhibit difficult or aggressive behaviours. Consultants operate in a continuum of care model and serve as a link between inpatient, specialty and community resources, among others.
This service is located at the Newmarket Health Centre.
For more information call 1-866-967-5582 (toll free) or 905-830-4444 ext 3441.
Integrated Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (IPOP)
The Integrated Psychogeriatric Outreach Program (IPOP) provides integrated mental health services that include assessment, treatment planning, education and referral for adults with mental health needs living in the community.
Meals on Wheels
Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) Meals on Wheels Program; volunteer drivers pick up the meals and deliver them to program member homes throughout York Region.
For more information contact the Meals on Wheels Program at CHATS: 1-877-452-4287(toll free) or 905-713-3373 .
Personal Emergency Response System
A personal emergency response system (P.E.R.S) is a product that enables clients to summon help in a crisis situation. The system is monitored 24 hours per day, seven days per week by a central monitoring station. The monitoring station starts the process by checking into problems and/or alerting help when an emergency signal is received.
Seniors Community Programs of the Regional Municipality of York provides a subsidy to assist with the purchase of a P.E.R.S. The subsidy is available to clients who need financial assistance and who meet the eligibility criteria.
For more information contact 1-866-967-5582 ext. 3433 or 905-830-4444 ext. 3433.