ON, M1W 2R9
Toronto, ON, M1W 3W6
ON, M1H 2A4
ON, M1M 3W4
such as grocery shopping and banking * volunteer drivers and trained staff escort clients who are unable to use public transportation on their own due to a disability or frail condition
Toronto, ON, M2P 2A9
Multi-service agency
Meals on Wheels and Kosher Meals on Wheels
Bulk delivery once per week or once per two weeks of frozen meals (as well as meal replacements, sandwiches and soup packs if applicable/available)
Exercise and Falls Prevention Classes
Free group classes to increase mobility, relieve pain and reduce the risk of falls by building strength and improving balance
- virtual and in-person
- provided by fitness professionals
Home Support Services
Includes caregiver support/respite care, companionship, homemaking, housekeeping, personal care, supportive housing services, palliative care
Adult Day Program (see separate entry)
Transportation
Ride-share transportation (iRIDE Plus) for older adults and people with mobility issues, provided by special trained drivers to medical appointments and other outings
Elder Abuse (Vulnerable Populations) Prevention Program
For individuals 55 years and older who are experiencing or have experienced abuse
- includes individual and group counselling
Holocaust Survivor Services
Services for Holocaust Survivors with oversight from specially trained staff
- case management
- personal support and homemaking
- transportation
- Kosher Meals on Wheels,
- referral to other community agencies
- counselling & support
- Adult Day Programs
- socialization programs
Social Work Services
Includes information and referral, counselling, case management, support groups, workshops
- free
Social Activities & Groups
Free activities and programs for seniors to socialize and learn together
- virtual and in-person
- available in English and Russian
Volunteer Services
Includes friendly visiting, security checks and telephone reassurance
- inter-generational programs
- volunteer hospice program
Newmarket, ON, L3Y 3E3
CAYR offers:
- HIV supportive case management, pre/post-test counselling, treatment/medication support
- HCV (Hep C) support
- harm reduction supplies and information
- 2SLGBTQ+ peer support
- health and social services information and resources
- support, education and awareness
- interpretation and transportation support
- food and nutritional support, practical/emergency assistance,
- peer learning and wellness promotion
- social and recreational activities
Toronto, ON, M4S 1A4
Toronto, ON, M4V 2Y7
CancerConnection.ca Online community * helps people with cancer and their loved ones share their experiences and build supportive relationships.
Smoker's Helpline 1-877-513-5333, http://www.smokershelpline.ca/ , Mon-Thu 8am-9pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm-- information, advice and support
Wig and Breast Accessories Program 1-888-939-3333 wig and breast accessories bank via a virtual distribution system.
Services and Programs:
- Wheels of Hope
Pickering, ON, L1W 3R4
The Assisted Transportation Service is currently closed to new requests as it has reached full program capacity. All existing appointments will be honoured as scheduled. At this time, agency anticipates beginning to schedule new requests in the Spring of 2026
Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations
- medical appointments
- shopping, errands, and appointments
- to access Community Care Durham (CCD) programs
- drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers
Access to Primary Care
- provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges
Accessible Vans
- wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
- staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
- client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
- must travel with escort if cannot travel alone
Home at Last, see separate listing
Toronto, ON, M4Y 2P2
- housekeeping and homemaker support, including basic nursing care
- transportation to medical appointments
- seminars on seniors issues
- outreach to newcomers
- social and recreational activities, including friendly visiting
- access to job opportunities for care givers and nurses
For information and support call Ontario Office/Cancer Information Service at 1-888-939-3333
Canadian Cancer Society office, services include:
- information on cancer, treatment, and risk reduction
- support for people living with cancer, family members and friends
- provide access to wigs and hair accessories for cancer patients, who have undergone cancer surgery or have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment
- provide access to breast prosthesis and accessories for cancer patients
- Wheels of Hope program provides rides to people needing transportation to cancer treatment appointments, call 1-800-263-6750, option 3
- funds research on all types of cancer
- for information about hair donations see the Canadian Cancer Society website
- for information about the Run for the Cure Barrie: https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=30455&pg=entry
Toronto, ON, M5A 3J7
Multiservice agency with programs for children, youth, adults, families and seniors, including social, recreation and education programs for individuals and families with low income
- summer day camp
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
- breakfast program Friday 10 am
- assistance with budgeting, identification, government forms
- income tax clinic February-April
- community development
- employment services including Literacy and Basic Skills
Seniors Services
Includes friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, health education, and social, recreation and fitness programs
- home support services includes homemaking services such as laundry, vacuuming, and light shopping and meal preparation (fee)
- group shopping Fridays, includes round trip transportation to Dufferin Mall or Gerrard Square (fee)
- Mandarin Outreach, including settlement and newcomer services, social and cultural events, support groups and workshops
Assisted Living Program for Seniors
Includes personal care, essential homemaking, emergency response, and care coordination
- 3 participating buildings including Old York Tower, Performing Arts Lodge of Canada, Older Women's Network Co-op
Children and Youth Support
One-on-one peer counselling, and social, recreational, and educational activities
Dixon Hall Music School
Includes individual or group lessons, fees on a sliding scale
Growing Up Healthy Downtown for families of young people in Regent Park, see separate listing
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
North York, ON, M9M 2Z2
Caregiver support and homemaking service including care coordination, client intervention and assistance, assisted living services high risk seniors, meals, transportation, and volunteer and student placements
Food Security
- Meals on Wheels, frozen meals, delivery hours extended, fee
- weekly warm meals, free of charge
- grocery baskets at subsidized rate
- comfort package and essential items free of charge
Transportation
Rides to medical appointments, shopping centres, supermarkets and adult day programs
Home at Last
Assists in transition to home after hospital stay; includes follow up telephone assessments completed within 24-48 hours; extended hours; participating hospitals, Humber River Regional Hospital, North York General Hospital, St John's Rehab Hospital
Home support
Essential assisted living services for high risk individuals, including respite care, personal care, and homemaking such as light housekeeping, food preparation, fee,
Medication delivery, lending library of sensory stimulation kits, laundry services, free
Healthier Living Centre
Independent seniors day program
- social, recreation and education programs
- congregate dining
- virtual exercise classes, social conversation and other activities
SUNSET Respite Care
Short-term overnight and day stays for older adults requiring 24 hour care
- social interaction and engagement
- meals and snacks provided
- medication assistance
- comprehensive assessment and care planning
Assisted Living Services
In-home support to high-risk individuals 65+ living in the community
- personal care and homemaking
- medication management
- security checks
- care coordination
Adult Day Programs Boost, Glow, Rise, see separate listings
Toronto, ON, M9W 6K1
- medical appointments
- hospital or long term care visits
- adult day programs
- group rides available
Toronto, ON, M9W 6L2
Ride Connect provides transportation to and from Oakville, Mississauga, Malton, Etobicoke, Woodbridge and Brampton areas
- client base is primarily seniors and clients with disabilities
- specialize in rides to and from Dialysis and Adult Day Service Programs
- also provide rides to medical appointments, as well as social events depending on capacity of the program
- a fleet of wheelchair accessible vans as well as large 15 accessible passenger vans and buses are available when traveling with larger groups
- view brochure for more details
Whitby, ON, L1N 8Y3
The Assisted Transportation Service is currently closed to new requests as it has reached full program capacity. All existing appointments will be honoured as scheduled. At this time, agency anticipates beginning to schedule new requests in the Spring of 2026
Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations
- medical appointments
- shopping, errands, and appointments
- to access Community Care Durham (CCD) programs
- drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers
Access to Primary Care
- provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges
Accessible Vans
- wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
- staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
- client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
- must travel with escort if cannot travel alone
Home at Last, see separate listing
Mississauga, ON, L4W 5A1
Charitable program offering in-home services and online programming for older adults who are suffering from age-related ailments
In-home services:
- personal home assistant to provide help with housekeeping and laundry, home upkeep and daily tasks, meal preparation, computer assistance, pet care, companionship, transportation and accompaniment
- personal care assistant to help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, etc.
- transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits, grocery shopping, etc. * accessible bus with ramp * advance booking is recommended * call to book and to inquire about nominal fees
Online programming:
- live exercise classes for all fitness levels * taught by knowledgeable and experienced instructors * check website to view schedule
- social programs with interactive activities including workshops, entertainment, and discussions
- provides education through live tutorials and guest speakers offering expertise, advice, and tips on a variety of topics for older adults
Uxbridge, ON, L9P 1H6
The Assisted Transportation Service is currently closed to new requests as it has reached full program capacity. All existing appointments will be honoured as scheduled. At this time, agency anticipates beginning to schedule new requests in the Spring of 2026
Provides clients with rides to and from essential destinations
- medical appointments
- shopping, errands, and appointments
- to access Community Care Durham (CCD) programs
- drivers can be CCD staff or volunteer drivers
Access to Primary Care
- provides a Personal Support Worker for clients who need to attend medical appointments and have mobility or other related challenges
Accessible Vans
- wheelchair accessible vans driven by CCD staff for clients with mobility issues
- staff push client up ramp, secure wheelchair and bring down ramp
- client has to be able to wheel themselves to ramp or have a caregiver do so
- must travel with escort if cannot travel alone
See separate listing for Home at Last
Mississauga, ON, L4W 4J9
Provides non-emergency transportation services for seniors and those with disabilities or special needs * clients using a wheelchair or walker must be able to transfer self or with the driver's assistance * drivers carry full insurance and are CPR/first aid certified * fully licensed with Veterans Affairs Canada for direct billing
Services include:
- doctor's appointments, planned hospital visits, specialist appointments, eye exam, medical follow up, blood work, dental appointment, etc.
- round trip transportation for dialysis, companion while waiting
- personal and leisure activities such as shopping, visiting friends and family, visiting a beauty salon, attending religious services, going to the bank, drugstore, park, etc.
- transportation is provided on an individual basis to a client * a client may travel with one caregiver, or family member free of charge, however, both passenger must depart from the same destination
- agency reserves the right to decline a request for transportation services
Caledon, ON, L7E 5A2
Multi-service agency addressing the health and social service needs of individuals and families in Caledon
HEALTH
Assisted Living - Ext 225
non-medical services designed to enable seniors to live independently
access to this program is through Home & Community Care, CW LHIN
Transitional Care Centre - Ext 265 - see separate listing Seniors Services - Transitional Care Centre
helping adults 55+ return to good health when an illness or injury has taken its toll
Respite Companionship - Ext 225 - see separate listing Seniors Services - Transitional Care Centre
non-medical care in-home to seniors or adults with disabilities so family caregivers can take time off
Seniors Health & Wellness - Ext 273
adults 55+ activities including exercise, educational opportunities, therapeutic recreation and creative arts and crafts in locations across Caledon
Seniors Helping Seniors - Ext 273
seniors sharing skills with other interested seniors
attend an existing group or start a group of your own with help from staff
Caledon Specialist Clinic - Ext 920
see available medical specialists in Bolton with a referral from your primary care physician or nurse practitioner
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) video conferencing is also offered on site
Transportation - Ext 218
accessible transportation for seniors and adults with disabilities 16+ provides accessible rides to dialysis, medical appointments, day programs, weekly shopping and more
LIFE
Settlement Services - Ext 257
wide variety of services to immigrants and refugees, including referrals, Citizenship preparation, employment programs and language learning in an inclusive and welcoming environment
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) - Ext 257
all skill levels, English language training for eligible newcomers to Canada
The Eh (English Help) Café - Ext 257
offered weekly, to anyone to practice their language skills in an Informal, social and safe setting
Evolve Caledon - Ext 310, 4 Industrial Road, Bolton, ON - see separate listings Evolve Caledon and Evolve Caledon Donation Centre
Volunteer Services - Ext 277
volunteers develop new skills, pursue interests, share ideas, resources, time and leadership
CCS | Exchange - 55 Healey Road, Unit 10, Bolton, ON - see separate listing The Exchange
Community Engagement - Ext 202
food supports and programs that improve health, foster belonging and social justice built on the power of food
Community Care - Ext 208/201
register for personalized services like food supports, utilities, help with heat, and programs for kids
JOBS
Jobs & Training - Ext 200 - see separate listing Jobs Caledon Integrated Employment Services
one-stop employment resource centre
LIFE for Youth - Ext 232 - see separate listing Youth Employment & Skills and Opportunities
- helps youth gain employment and life skills
Work Force Development/Healthy Businesses - Ext 248
employment and training assists businesses with staffing and recruitment needs
Support and information to cancer patients, families and caregivers
- comprehensive information and referral about cancer and cancer support services through Cancer Information Service
Online Support through CancerConnection.ca
- moderated online community offering information, resources and support
- for information on joining visit https://cancer.ca/en/living-with-cancer/how-we-can-help/connect-with-our-online-community
Wheels of Hope - Volunteer Driving Program
- volunteer drivers provide transportation to treatment appointments
- subject to availability of volunteers
Mississauga, ON, L5S 1Z5
Non-urgent ground and air patient transfer service for clients needing to be transported to their destination * ground operation specialized in southern Ontario * transport to and from airports, hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, medical/dental appointments, events, etc. * call for a quote or book online
Services include:
- stretcher (bed to bed service)
- wheelchair assistance (must be foldable)
- on-board oxygen (if required)
- complimentary games and toys for kids
- on-board beverages (hot beverages can be required prior to pick-up)
- long-distance services may include meals and beverages
- specialized in long distance transfers (night transfers available upon request)
Brampton, ON, L6Y 4M3
Access to support, prevention, and community based interventions; capacity building and training for community partners and service providers a part of all agency programs
HIV Client Support Service Program
- case management services
- one-on-one counselling; needs assessment
- HIV pre and post-test counselling
- referrals to healthcare professionals, social workers and legal services
- support with access and adherence to treatment and medications
- transportation support to medical appointments; accompaniment
- connections and coordination of support among peers
- help with ODSP, Trillium Health Program, OW and CPPD application
- wellness checks - calls to clients to follow up and check ins
- system navigation and advocacy; settlement services
HIV Community Engagement
- We Belong - bi-weekly drop-ins
- HIV Treatment update workshops - monthly Lunch and Learn
- health promotion and capacity building training for HIV clients
- capacity building and training for community partners and services providers
Provides professional door-to-door transportation across the Simcoe and York regions for clients traveling to medical and legal appointments.
Each client is assigned a dedicated driver who remains on-site during appointments to ensure a smooth, timely return.
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, L3Z 0G1
Home and community supports and experiences available to older adults and caregivers to assist older adults in living independently, safely and well in their own home.
Programs and Services include:
- ADP @ Home SPOKE
- Adult Day Programs
- Assisted Living
- Community Transportation
- Diversity Wellness & Outreach Programs
- Hoarding & Decluttering Support Program
- Home Adaptation & Maintenance Program
- Home at Last
- Home Help
- In-Home Caregiver Relief
- Interpretation Services
- Lifeline
- Meals on Wheels
- Private Personal Care & Personal Support Service
- Residential Respite Dementia Care Centre
- Social & Wellness Programs
- Support for Caregivers
- Visiting Program
- Vulnerable Persons Registry
