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Links2Care

Site: Oakville

Service: Connection in Action

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Record #: MHH0735 Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2021
Contact Information
Office Phone 905-844-0252 or 905-844-2299
Toll Free Phone 1-866-920-6502
Fax 905-844-5656
E-Mail oai.halton@gmail.com
Website www.links2care.ca/program/connection-in-action/
Contact Form www.links2care.ca/contact/
Agency Information
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2020
Funding Donations * United Way of Halton & Hamilton * Halton Region * Ontario Health (Central)
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) An initiative of community safety and well-being in Halton * pilot project focusing on adults 55+ who are at risk or currently experiencing social isolation * partnership with organizations that support older adults in Halton Region in various capacities

Services include:
  • one-on-one assistance with a Connection Specialist who is specially trained to support adults 55 and older with accessing information and resources in their community to increase their support network
  • Connection Specialist will work collaboratively (either over the phone or in person) with the community member, facilitating links and coordinating services that will meet the individual’s needs and reduce isolation

Signs that someone may be socially isolated include:
  • physical health changes such as bruising, weight loss and weakness which can be a result of declining health or possibly a sign of elder abuse
  • mental or emotional health changes such as fear or confusion
  • general lack of interest and acting withdrawn
  • changes in personal hygiene or appearance
  • changes in eating and nutritional status
  • behaviour or personality changes
  • poor living conditions, disrepair, clutter and hoarding
Hours Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Program hours vary, call to confirm
Areas Served Halton Region
Boundaries Halton Region
Eligibility Adults 55+ who are isolated during COVID-19 or otherwise
Application Call or referral can be made online
Languages English
Fees None
Site Information
Site Location Oakville (Winston Park)
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 202
Oakville, ON L6H 0H2
 
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Intersection Winston Park Dr and Upper Middle Rd E
Physical Access Not Applicable
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Emergency / Crisis ; Health Care ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading Elder Abuse ; Elder Abuse Services ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support
Service Categories Case/Care Management ~ Older Adults ; Elder Abuse Prevention ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Older Adults
Copyright
Copyright Information This listing is copyright © 2022 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton

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About This Agency
Links2Care
A community support organization delivering a wide variety of programs and services to seniors, adults, youth, and children of Halton Region and Mississauga
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Oakville
2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 202
Oakville, ON L6H 0H2
 
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