Links2Care - Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Application

Call for details * referral form required for certain programs and services

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Fees

Varies per program

Contacts

Lynn Bestari - Manager, Community Services
lbestari@links2care.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive Services

Area Served

Halton Hills and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Community support programs in Halton Hills:

information and referral regarding health and social service agencies
assistance and advocacy support to individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go
volunteers prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation
offers funding to lower income families and individuals who are at risk of having their service disconnected, and have exhausted all other sources of financial aid
Needs Coordination Program matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them such as food, household items, toiletries, etc.
Food for Life Program: free, fresh and nutritious food available weekly for those in need * fresh food boxes of produce are also available monthly for pick up at a reasonable cost
Community Fridge, Freezer and Food Pantry: bulk fresh food, frozen meat, and non-perishable food items * Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * bring own shopping bags
transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * community support coordinator provides family support
Holiday Hampers provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families experiencing financial difficulties
Backpack Program provides school supplies to children in need * application available online (apply before August 12) * contact jbattista@links2care.ca
Jumpstart Program (in partnership with Canadian Tire) provides financial help for kids' sports and recreational activities

Seniors Programs in Halton Hills:

Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
Letter Carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * in partnership with Georgetown and Acton postal workers
supportive housing program provides essential support services to eligible seniors living at Lakeview Villa in Acton

Youth Programs:

Off the Wall (Acton)
Open Door (Georgetown)
individual youth and family support available in person, by phone and over the internet

Children's Programs:

Links2Kids School Age Programs

Parenting Programs:

Care Connections of Halton Hills A community hub of service agencies sharing space to offer easier access to integrated health and social services * Care Connections partners include
Meals Programs - Hot and Frozen Meals Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and Georgetown)

Services and Programs:

Georgetown Community Hub