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Phone Numbers:
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519-853-3310 or 905-873-6502
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Address:
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McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School (MSB)
69 Acton Blvd, MSB Pool Entrance
Acton, ON
L7J 2H4
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Hours:
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| Mon | 9:30am-3pm | |
| Tue | 9:30am-3pm | |
| Wed | 9:30am-3pm | |
| Thu | 9:30am-3pm | |
| Fri | 9:30am-3pm | |
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Executives:
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Lisa Brading - Chief Executive Offficer
905-844-0252 ext 101 * lbrading@links2care.ca
Fabienne Prior - Director, Quality and Performance
fprior@links2care.ca
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Service Description:
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Community support programs:
- information and referral regarding health and social service agencies, government resources, etc.
- assistance and advocacy for individuals and families
experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go or those who are unable to access services without assistanceCommunity Fridge and Food PantryCommunity Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)Shop Assist for seniors, adults with disabilities, and single parents who require essential grocery items and are unable to shop independentlyagency accessibility provides office space and an answering service to agencies like counselling agencies - family, teen, addiction, legal, financial
transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * families can stay for a period of two monthsHoliday Hampers Program * provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families who are experiencing financial difficulties in Halton Hills
Winter Warmth Program:
- one-time financial assistance for eligible low income people who are at risk of going into arrears on their hydro and gas bill * provided through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) in partnership with the Ontario Energy Board
Backpack Program:
- provides backpacks with school supplies for lower income families in Halton Hills
Services for older adults:
- Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
- home maintenance and repair
- telephone assurance * call older adults regularly to provide a safety check and social contact
- friendly visiting
- letter carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * a joint effort between Acton postal workers and Links2Care
- client intervention and assistance * provides support for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation * contact Seniors Coordinator, (mobile) 905-699-2010 or (office) 905-844-0252
- Connection in Action Halton Initiative * focusing on helping adults aged 55 and older who are at risk of or currently experiencing social isolation
- supportive housing program * provides essential supports for daily living services to eligible older adults living at Lakeview Villa, 17 Elizabeth Dr, Acton * services may include bathing, dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping and laundry * contact Marianne, Seniors Coordinator, Supportive Housing at 519-853-9916
Youth programs:
Off the Wall - Acton
Open Door - Georgetown
Children's programs:
Ontario Early Years- Acton Satellite
Ontario Early Years - Georgetown Satellite
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Care In The Community - Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) trained volunteers to complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals for free * total family income for 1 person should be less than $35,000 and $45,000 for 2 persons * tax situation must be simple and is not for a deceased person
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Shop Assist
- Assists isolated Halton Hills residents who are unable to shop independently and who have no family/friend supports available, with pick-up and delivery of groceries * clients phone in bi-weekly on Mon between 9am-2pm to place their order with their debit or credit card for payment * groceries are delivered by volunteers and staff will inform client of the date and time of their delivery
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with permanent disabilities and older adults who need physical, social, or emotional supports
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Halton Hills and area
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