Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y7
Services include:
- conducting investigations of possible need for public guardianship
- managing financial affairs and making decisions about the personal care of those under public guardianship
- appointing private guardians of property
- arranging legal representation in capacity proceedings
- acting as litigation guardian or legal representative
- administering the estates of deceased Ontario residents
- protecting charitable property
Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y7
Hamilton, ON, L8R 3N3
Provides telephone intervention to individuals experiencing crisis.
Hamilton, ON, L8R 1A7
Address issues, concerns, and challenges affecting seniors and disabled adults with respect to the law. This position is a community-based and community-driven initiative.
Information and support is available to seniors, their families or service providers. Programs and presentations are researched, developed and presented on a variety of topics (such as quality of life issues, frauds and scams, personal/home safety, etc.). Reports of abuse (physical, financial, psychological, or neglect) are forwarded to the officers for assessment and further investigation if required. Cases identified as criminal offences are followed up. Major cases may be referred to the Crimes Against Seniors Unit for further investigation.
Hamilton, ON, L8M 1W9
Offers free workshops, both in person and online, promoting positive aging and well-being.
Topics include:
- Navigating the Health Care System
- Positive Aging
- Advanced Care Planning
- Housing Options
Hamilton, ON, L8W 3P8
Friendly Visiting - Regular in-home visits with trained staff and volunteers, with activities including conversation, playing cards, running errands, walking, and more.
Community Education - 6-week group program rotating computer literacy and elder abuse education classes.
Hamilton, ON, L8W 0B4
Provides information and access to assistance for older adults with age related cognitive impairments and responsive behaviours that impact their daily functioning and/or the ability to maintain relationships.
Team members are trained to identify client needs and directly link them to the appropriate services.
Outreach offers services such as:
- Crisis Intervention
- Practical Support and Outreach
- Education
- Advocacy
- Coordination of Services
- Non-emergency 905-825-4747
- Calling from North Halton 905-878-5511
Oakville, ON, L6M 3H8
The Elder Abuse Enquiries / Reporting service provides information, assistance and police response for seniors experiencing abuse, neglect or safety concerns in Halton Region
- responds to reports of elder abuse, including physical harm, neglect, medication misuse, financial exploitation and psychological mistreatment
- offers information to help protect seniors and encourages older adults and their loved ones to contact police when abuse or safety concerns arise
- provides guidance on recognizing possible signs of elder abuse such as unexplained injuries, fear or withdrawal, poor hygiene, malnutrition or unusual financial activity
- connects callers to additional support such as the Senior Safety Line for confidential advice
Oakville, ON, L6L 6N1
Supports the well-being of seniors in the Town of Oakville Objectives including:
- Representing seniors on Age-Friendly initiatives
- Advocating for quality of life and dignity of seniors in Oakville
- Providing seniors-related information to the community by giving presentations and networking with other senior-focused groups
- Supporting and reviewing issues of interest and concern such as housing, health care, transportation, recreation and the environment
Brantford, ON, N3S 7N3
The program provides holistic support to Métis adults 55 years and older
An in-home service that assists with:
- light homemaking, vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, cleaning bathrooms, laundry and linen change
- transportation needs for community-based errands
- referrals
- lawn cutting
- snow removal
- elder advocacy
Additional supports could include:
- lawn care maintenance - spring clean up, maintenance to support by-laws
- meal preparation and food insecurity funding
For full directory of "How to" listings on different topics, see here
In an emergency call 9-1-1 for police, fire and/or ambulance
- for Emergency Shelters in Halton and surrounding area, see listing BTN4778
- for 24/7 Crisis & Distress Services serving Halton, see listing BTN2466
- for Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, see listing BTN0483
- for Suspected Human Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation, see listing OAK9163
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This is a general overview of 24/7 Sexual Assault and Domestic/Family Violence crisis resources, serving Halton region
Assaulted Women's Helpline
- 1-866-863-0511, or text #SAFE (#7233)
- provincial telephone and online chat crisis counselling, emotional support, information and referrals to emergency shelters, legal information and community services, as well as culturally appropriate resources for women who have experienced abuse
- ages 16 and up
- see listing MET5691
EFry Hope and Help for Women
- 416-312-6938
- Female Mobile Support (FMS) for female youth 12-24 who have been involved, are still involved or at risk of sexual exploitation
- support and services including housing, life skills, counseling, medical care, mentoring and advocacy, and referrals to community resources
- see listing PEL0689
Fem'aide
- 1-877-336-2433 (1-877-FEMAIDE)
- a provincial telephone helpline for Francophone women dealing with violence
- crisis intervention, support and referral to community agencies
- see listing MET4619
Halton Womens Place
- South Halton crisis line, 905-332-7892
- North Halton crisis line, 905-878-8555
- Online Chat
- emergency shelter, crisis services and support to physically, sexually, financially and emotionally abused women and their dependent children
- see listing BTN2544
Nina's Place: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre
- 905-632-3737 ext 5708
- the regional sexual assault and domestic violence care centre of Halton that provides comprehensive, trauma-specific care and treatment
- See listing BTN4365
Ontario Network of Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
- 1-855-628-7238
- 24-hour telephone line available to assist victims/survivors and service providers with service navigation
- See listing MET1757
SAVIS (Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services)
- crisis line, 905-875-1555
- for all survivors of violence ages 16 and up
- free, confidential, non-judgmental, support and counselling services for all survivors of violence, as well as for the support people of survivors
- advocacy, support and accompaniment to Nina's Place, the police station and court
- see listing OAK2741
Seniors Safety Line
- 1-866-299-1011
- crisis and support line, includes emotional support, safety planning and information and referrals
- see listing MET5690
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Program
- 1-866-887-0015
- multilingual support service for male survivors of sexual abuse, both recent and historical, and their family and friends
- Information and referral to community support services to meet long term needs including crisis and follow-up services
- see listing MET1911
Talk for Healing
- 1-855-554-4325
- culturally appropriate counselling services to Indigenous women by Indigenous women, via telephone, text, or online chat
- see listing IMP0327
Victim Support Line
- 1-888-579-2888
- multilingual Victim Support Line provides information and referrals for victims of crime, to supports and services that are available in their community
- chat online
- see listing MET5466
Activities include:
- working to share and develop strategies to enhance the quality of life for Halton residents, with a particular focus on older adults
- creating opportunities for municipalities and communities within Halton to identify and prioritize their capacity to support their own Age-Friendly initiatives through education, advocacy, and local policy changes that are reflective of inclusive, equitable and diverse best practices
- identifying common Age Friendly initiatives that can be worked on collaboratively
The Halton Elder Abuse Prevention Network educates community members, families and professionals who support older adults to better understand the importance of preventing isolation, knowing how to recognize the warning signs of abuse, sharing of relevant resources and where to seek help
A chapter of a national, non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advocating for a 'A New Vision of Aging for Canada' social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination
Chapter meetings include information to improve the quality of life of the aging population, guest speakers, social activities and CARP initiatives in the community
- members, guests and community representatives are invited to attend
Activities include:
- promoting the rights and quality of life of mature Canadians
- ensuring that the marketplace serves the needs and expectations of that generation and provides value-added benefits, products and services to members
- building a sense of community and shared values among members
A forum for seniors and community members to mobilize and work together to make Cambridge an age friendly community. This involves raising awareness and advocating for change by increasing the civic involvement of seniors in the community. Takes on emerging social issues such as ageism, elder abuse and other issues concerning seniors.
Oakville, ON, L6H 0H2
Community navigator will meet with individuals and/or caregivers to provide:
- health care system navigation
- assistance in filling out required forms or providing information required to access most appropriate services such as housing, financial support, etc.
- dealing with elder abuse/hoarding issues
- referrals to mental health agencies
- linking to support and services
- coordination of services with other agencies
Norfolk, ON, N0A 1S0
Provides a range of programs and supports to individuals who have a developmental and/or physical disability diagnosis and their families
Services include:
- Family Support Program
- Respite Support
- Transitional Aged Youth Planning Program
- Bramble Retreat - child and youth
- Bramble Retreat - adult
- Host Respite
- Adult Protective Services
Mississauga, ON, L5V 2W3
Community Support Services -- client intervention and assistance -- free
- referrals, follow up
Community Outreach -- outreach programs for those living in seniors apartments and suburban areas, retirement groups, seniors self help groups, community, wellness and health education
- caregiver support, volunteer development
Elder Abuse Prevention Program -- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline 416-502-2321, elder abuse education, supportive counselling
St Catharines, ON, L2W 1A4
- Provides information about resources/services appropriate to needs
- Facilitate in exploring options and consequences pertaining to decision
- Helps identify strengths to learn ways of coping with, and adapting, to, life in the community
- Develops and maintains partnerships with community agencies to improve the economic and social conditions for adults with developmental disabilities
- Provides systemic and individual advocacy
Toronto, ON, M8V 1K5
Non profit organization representing older adults in Ontario
- volunteer-driven
- 1,000 local clubs:
- workshops on a variety of topics (health, pensions, finances, etc.)
- support for local chapters
- cooperation with other seniors agencies
- community participation
- newsletter
- volunteer opportunities
- local chapters host their own social and other activities
Toronto, ON, M8V 1K5
- works to improve quality of life for older adults
- helps organize and provides consultation to seniors groups
- cooperates with other provincial organizations to promote and discuss issues of interest to seniors such as pensions, home support services, housing
- publishes The Voice monthly magazine
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
- Senior Support Team's mission is to prevent and respond to elder abuse by working in partnership with the community and by providing an opportunity for change and healing to people affected by elder abuse, thereby enhancing the safety and well being of older adults
- Senior Support Team's mandate includes providing information and consultation, direct intervention, investigating matters of a criminal nature, education and training and community development
Kitchener, ON, N2G 1W7
The Family Violence Project offers services such as:
- police trained to deal with family violence
- personal counselling for adults and children
- assistance with developing safety plans
- shelters
- crisis/medical support for sexual assault
- financial counselling
- children's services
- support groups
- outreach services to the community
- legal services
- specialized elder abuse services
- rural outreach services and specialized programs
- all under one roof.
Welland, ON, L3C 3C7
- Provides information about resources/services appropriate to needs
- Facilitate in exploring options and consequences pertaining to decision
- Helps identify strengths to learn ways of coping with, and adapting, to, life in the community
- Develops and maintains partnerships with community agencies to improve the economic and social conditions for adults with developmental disabilities
- Provides systemic and individual advocacy
