West Elgin Community Health CentreCommunity Support Services for Seniors |
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| Address & Phone(s) | ||||
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| Address | 153 Main St West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0 | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Intersection | Main St northeast of Graham Rd | |||
| Office Phone | 519-768-1715 | |||
| Fax | 519-768-2548 | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | Helps maintain independence, while the individual remains in their home and community, with various programs Caregiver Support - Provides education and support services to formal and family caregivers including information related to specific diseases and conditions Congregate Dining - This service complements other services by providing a meal out of the home and an opportunity to socialize Friendly Visiting - Volunteers are matched with seniors for one-to-one visits * volunteer visits in the person’s home, bringing them news of the community, reading to them or playing games of interest * visits are 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 are delivered by a volunteer, three days per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at lunch time Security Checks and Reassurance Service - This is a support service that provides isolated persons or those with Alzheimer Disease or other dementias, with regular contact to determine that they are not in crisis or at risk of harm Transportation - Program assists seniors and disabled adults who require transportation to medical appointments, shopping or visiting friends or family | |||
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-5pm * Tue, Thu 8:30am-9pm | |||
| Eligibility | Seniors and adults with disabilities | |||
| Application | Self-referral - telephone * appointments required for some programs | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| info@wechc.on.ca | ||||
| Website | www.wechc.on.ca | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Counselling ; Foot care ; Friendly visiting ; Meals on wheels ; Mental health | |||

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