Links2Care, Acton, Community Support Services

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Links2Care

Site: Acton

Service: Community Support Services

Record #: MHH0317

Last Full Update: 22 Jul 2022

Contact Information
Office Phone	519-853-3310 or 905-873-6502
Toll Free Phone	1-866-920-6502
Fax	519-853-3530
E-Mail	info@links2care.ca
Website	www.links2care.ca
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/Links2Care/ LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/links2care
Primary Contact	Deirdre Hogan, Marketing and Communications Coordinator; Phone: 905-873-6502; Email: dhogan@links2care.ca
Contact Form	links2care.ca/contact/
Agency Information
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1977
Primary Executive	Lisa Brading, Chief Executive Offficer; Phone: 905-844-0252 ext 101; Email: lbrading@links2care.ca
Alternate Executive	Fabienne Prior, Director, Quality and Performance; Email: fprior@links2care.ca
Funding	United Way of Halton and Hamilton; Donations
Description and Service Details
Description (Service)	Community support programs: information and referral regarding health and social service agencies, community groups and organizations, government resources 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 assistance income tax clinics for low income clients needs coordination matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them agency 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 months a community support coordinator provides family support Holiday 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 gas bill 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 * may include yard maintenance, snow shoveling, window washing, seasonal house cleaning, odd jobs and minor repairs telephone assurance * call older adults regularly to provide a safety check and social contact friendly visiting * volunteer who will visit once a week to provide companionship and conversation 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 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Volunteers prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible Halton Hills residents who have a modest income and a simple tax situation * call for more information 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 Care In The Community - Shop and Drop Support Program - 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 and pharmacy items * clients should order and pay in advance directly to the store, but agency also accepts cash/gift card with a shopping list and return change as required Services and Programs: Supportive Housing
Hours	Mon-Fri 9:30am-3pm
Areas Served	Halton Hills
Boundaries	Halton Hills and area
Eligibility	Persons with permanent disabilities and older adults who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Application	Call * no referral required
Languages	English
Fees	Varies per program
Site Information
Located In Community	Acton
Address & Map	69 Acton Blvd Acton, ON L7J 2H4 View Google Map
Intersection	Churchill Rd N and Hwy 7
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading	Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Housing / Shelter ; Income Programs ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading	Advocacy for People with Disabilities ; Assistance Programs ; Donation Drop-off/Pick-up ; Home Repairs & Modifications ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Programs for Home Support ; Transitional Housing
Service Categories	Agency Facility Space ; Attendant Services for People With Disabilities ~ Older Adults ; Case/Care Management ~ Older Adults ; Case/Care Management ~ People With Disabilities ; Christmas Programs ; Friendly Outreach Programs ; Gatekeeper Alert Programs ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ~ Older Adults ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ~ People With Disabilities ; Material Goods Donation Information/Matching Services ; Personal Care ~ Older Adults ; Residential Snow Shovelling ~ Older Adults ; Residential Snow Shovelling ~ People With Disabilities ; School Supplies ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Human/Social Services Issues ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Telephone Reassurance ; Transitional Housing/Shelter ~ Homeless Families ; Utility Assistance ; Yard Maintenance ~ Older Adults ; Yard Maintenance ~ People With Disabilities
Copyright
Copyright Information	This listing is copyright © 2022 Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton

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