Community Care Northumberland - southeasthealthline.ca

Organization:

Community Care Northumberland

Toll-Free:

1-866-514-5774

Fax:

613-475-3990

Email:

brighton@commcare.ca

Website:

www.commcare.ca

Address:

PO Box 561
Brighton, ON
K0K 1H0

Street
Address:

46 Prince Edward St, Suite 13
Brighton

Intersection:

Prince Edward St and Elizabeth St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm

Executives:

Leiann Peart - Director of Client Services
l.peart@commcare.ca

Public Contacts:

Patti Aitken - Manager of Wellness Services
p.aitken@commcare.ca

Service Description:

Local agency of Community Care Northumberland * a multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Brighton with the delivery of the following programs and services:

friendly visiting
community dinners
Home at Last
home help and home maintenance programs
hospice palliative care programs and bereavement support (1-855-473-8875)
information and referral
Meals on Wheels programs, hot and frozen meal options
personal distress alarms
supports for caregivers
telephone security checks
transportation services
accessible transportation (866-768-7778)
wellness, social and recreational programs for older adults
social group for older adults * call for more information.

Friendly Visiting - Volunteer provided on a one to one basis to visit on a regular basis * visit activities may be playing cards, walks, crafts, conversation * volunteers are screened * can provide service for persons with dementia

Home At Last - Hospital Transition Program - Transitional supports when being discharged from hospitals in Northumberland County

Home Help and Maintenance Program - Assistance with light cleaning * shopping * meal preparation

Hospice Palliative Care Program - Visiting Hospice Service - Trained volunteers provide emotional, psychological, spiritual and social supports

Meals On Wheels - Nutritious hot or frozen meals are delivered during the noon hour by volunteers to the person's home * special diets can be accommodated

Personal Distress Alarms - Medical alert system * allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button * 24-hour emergency response

Specialized Transportation - Accessible and Rural Services - Rural transportation within Northumberland County. Accessible transportation for people with physical and or functional disabilities. Clients must be pre-registered before using the system. Curb to curb service. Fee involved.

Support and Care for Caregivers - Assistance with the on-going responsibilities of caregivers who are caring for a loved one, friend or neighbor * peer support and discussion for caregivers and family and friends to share coping strategies and information on resources

Telephone Reassurance Calls - Regular telephone contact provided in order to provide reassurance and arrange for assistance if necessary * normally short five minute calls at regular, prearranged times or when family and friends are away

Wellness Programs - Social and recreational activities * program offerings vary

hobby based clubs
men's group
ladies group
fitness programs

Fees:

Some nominal fees may apply

Application:

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Dependent on program

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Northumberland County