Links2Care - Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities - Georgetown Community Hub

Program:

Georgetown Community Hub

Organizations:

Links2Care - Care at Home for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities

Phone Numbers:

Georgetown: 905-873-6502
Acton: 519-853-3310
Oakville: 905-844-0252

Toll-Free:

Georgetown: 1-866-920-6502
Oakville: 1-866-844-0252

Fax:

905-873-6195

Email:

info@links2care.ca

Website:

www.links2care.ca

Address:

360 Guelph St, Unit 33
Georgetown, ON
L7G 4B5

Intersection:

Delrex Blvd and Guelph St

Location:

Halton Hills

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Program hours vary, call to confirm

Contacts:

Lynn Bestari - Manager, Community Services
lbestari@links2care.ca

Service Description:

Community support programs in Halton Hills:

information and referral regarding health and social service agencies
assistance and advocacy support to individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go
volunteers prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation
offers funding to lower income families and individuals who are at risk of having their service disconnected, and have exhausted all other sources of financial aid
Needs Coordination Program matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them such as food, household items, toiletries, etc.
Food for Life Program: free, fresh and nutritious food available weekly for those in need * fresh food boxes of produce are also available monthly for pick up at a reasonable cost
Community Fridge, Freezer and Food Pantry: bulk fresh food, frozen meat, and non-perishable food items * Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * bring own shopping bags
transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * community support coordinator provides family support
Holiday Hampers provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families experiencing financial difficulties
Backpack Program provides school supplies to children in need * application available online (apply before August 12) * contact jbattista@links2care.ca
Jumpstart Program (in partnership with Canadian Tire) provides financial help for kids' sports and recreational activities

Seniors Programs in Halton Hills:

Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
Letter Carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * in partnership with Georgetown and Acton postal workers
supportive housing program provides essential support services to eligible seniors living at Lakeview Villa in Acton

Youth Programs:

Off the Wall (Acton)
Open Door (Georgetown)
individual youth and family support available in person, by phone and over the internet

Children's Programs:

Georgetown Parent-Child Centre

Links2Kids School Age Programs

Acton Parent-Child Resource Centre

Parenting Programs:

individual parenting support
parenting programs available through the Parent Child Resources Centres

Care Connections of Halton Hills A community hub of service agencies sharing space to offer easier access to integrated health and social services * Care Connections partners include

Meals Programs - Hot and Frozen Meals Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and Georgetown)

Services and Programs: