Catholic Family Services of Hamilton
Site: St. Joseph's Villa Campus
Service: Hamilton / Halton Gatekeepers Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: IMP0239 | Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-527-3823 x279 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-527-3823 |
| Fax | 905-546-5779 |
| intake@cfshw.com | |
| Website | www.cfshw.com/gatekeepers |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Catholic.Family.Services.Hamilton |
| Primary Contact | Judit Zsoldos, Team Leader; Phone: ext 254; Email: jzsoldos@cfshw.com |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Works in conjunction with health and social service community partners, to identify seniors living in severe self-neglect, known as Diogenes Syndrome. This service is intended to increase access to support services for vulnerable and at-risk seniors and prevent the need for other services such as hospitalization and long term care. |
| Hours | Mon, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8:30 am-7:30 pmMeetings: Please call primary contact for information on dates and times of the group meetings. |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) |
| Eligibility | for Hamilton and age 49 years and older for Halton. Clients display: * Signs of extreme personal neglect: poor hygiene, body odour, wearing dirty or inappropriate clothing * Signs of extreme domestic neglect: home is in severe disrepair, bad odours, excessive clutter, neglected pets, and lack of food * Signs of excessive hoarding * Social withdrawal * Refusal of assistance * Lack of concern about living condition Age Requirements: Ages: 60 year(s) and up; |
| Application | Contact for information * Referral form is available online and can be filled out and faxed to 905-546-5779 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Hamilton |
| Address & Map | St. Joseph's Villa; 56 Governor's Rd Unit 2B Hamilton, ON Canada L9H 5G7 |
| Mailing Address | 688 Queensdale Ave E Unit 1 Hamilton Canada L8V 1M1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ~ Compulsive Hoarding ; Case/Care Management ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues ; Outreach Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Compulsive Hoarding ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues |