VirtualRecConnect.ca

Site: Online/Web Service

Service: Virtual Adult Day Programs in Mississauga Halton Region

Record #: MHH0804
Last Full Update: 02 May 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone 647-466-9061
E-Mail Info@virtualrecconnect.ca
Website www.virtualrecconnect.ca/
Contact Form www.virtualrecconnect.ca/contact
Primary Contact Logan Basque, Program Assistant
Alternate Contact Katelyn Stachow, Program Assistant

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2022
Primary Executive Laura Thomas, Program Lead; Email: laura.thomas@virtualrecconnect.ca
Alternate Executive Amanda Kuliberda, Program Assistant
Funding Donations * Ontario Health (Central)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Virtual Rec Connect is an online recreational program designed to offer therapeutic activities to vulnerable and isolated older adults, as well as individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities who are either on a waitlist for in-person adult day services or are unable to attend in person * participants can continue Virtual Rec Connect even when attending in-person programs * programs run virtually through Zoom on any smartphone, tablet or computer, and participants receive the Zoom link to join programs once registered * for participants who wish to join but do not have their own technology, a tablet is offered at no charge, along with training on how to use it

Services include:

  • virtual recreational programs to individuals who would qualify for Adult Day Services or are otherwise art risk of accessing Alternative Levels of Care
  • programs include physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social activities
  • activities can be selected by participants based on their preferences 
  • live entertainment and educational sessions for caregivers and participants
  • provide free activity kits to support social, cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being * each kit include brain teasers, games, personalized items, and hands-on activities to inspire engagement and creativity
  • provide education and recreation respite opportunities for caregivers by sharing community resources and hosting events
Hours

Mon-Fri 10:30am-4pm * Mon, Thu evenings 7pm-8:30pm * Sat 12noon-3pm

Areas Served Brampton ; Caledon (Town of) ; Dufferin County ; Etobicoke Central ; Etobicoke North ; Halton Region ; Malton ; Mississauga ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe North ; Woodbridge
Boundaries Central West, Mississauga Halton
Eligibility Individuals who live at home, an assisted living facility or independent living facility who are experiencing social isolation, experience challenges in activities of daily living and would benefit from Therapeutic Recreation programming * people living with physical or cognitive disability, illness or condition that affects functional ability, requiring support
Application

Call or email or apply online * can also book a short consultation online with the program lead to learn more about Virtual Rec Connect before booking an intake appointment

Languages English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 120
Oakville, ON L6H 0H2
 
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Physical Access Not Applicable

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