Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services - Seniors Services - Carlton St Campus Programs

Program:

Carlton St Campus Programs

Organization:

Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services
Seniors Services

Phone Numbers:

416-863-0499

Fax:

416-962-5541

Website:

www.dixonhall.org

Address:

188 Carlton St
Toronto, ON
M5A 2K8

Intersection:

East of Sherbourne St and Carlton St

Location:

Toronto (Cabbagetown—South St James Town)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Executives:

Christine Chow - Director, Senior Services
416-863-0499 ext 3329 * christine.chow@dixonhall.org

Public Contacts:

Tracy James - Intake Coordinator
416-863-0499 ext 3222 * intake@dixonhall.org

Service Description:

Offers a variety of supportive programs for older adults living in and around the community with various levels of need

Adult Day Program - Social and recreation programs, meals provided, transportation and escort available

Case Management - Case management services * provide practical and emotional help with navigating the health care system, accessing programs and services, supportive counseling, and crisis management.

Community Transportation - Non-emergency, door-to-door transportation to local medical and therapy appointments, shopping, social outings and community programs

Critical Housing Case Management - Assistance to those who are under housed or at risk of becoming homeless to access and/or housing * case management * identifying alternative affordable housing, communicating with landlords, dealing with safety issues, avoiding eviction and solving housing-related issues * information and referral

Homemaking - Homemaking services including laundry, vacuuming and light meal preparation

Respite Care - One-to-one support and in-home assistance to provide caregiver relief

Security Check - Telephone Reassurance - Volunteers provide support and reassurance through regular phone calls for companionship, to relieve isolation, provide medication reminders, check wellbeing

Telephone Reassurance - Regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, provide important reminders and security checks to isolated people

Fees:

Varies per program

Application:

Call for self-referral

Eligibility / Target Population:

Older adults and adults with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Languages:

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Korean

Area Served:

East to Don Valley Parkway, west to Yonge St, north to CPR track, Rosedale, and south to Lakeshore Blvd * see Map