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Organization:
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Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association - Mississauga Office - Community Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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905-270-9988 or 416-502-2323
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Address:
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1051 Eglinton Ave W
Mississauga, ON
L5V 2W3
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Intersection:
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Creditview Rd and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Mississauga (East Credit)
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * call for appointment
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Executives:
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Helen Leung - Chief Executive Officer
416-502-2323 ext 6008 * helen.leung@carefirstontario.ca
Edith Lam - Director of Fundraising and Public Relations
416-847-6007 * edith.lam@carefirstontario.ca
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Service Description:
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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services
Services include:- client intervention and assistance
- escort and interpretation
- friendly visiting and telephone reassurance/security check
- Chinese bereavement services
- Chinese Elder Abuse Helpline, 416-502-2321
- security check
- supportive counselling services
- health and wellness education
- congregate dining programs
- social, recreational activities
- community outreach programs
- information and referral
- personal care and homemaking services (limited service, depending on staff availability)
- interpretation and translation services
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Fees:
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Wellness club membership $55 per year * fees for certain programs and services
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Languages:
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English * Chinese (Cantonese) * Chinese (Mandarin)
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