| Program: | Social Connections Program | ||
| Organizations: |
Dorothy Ley Hospice |
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| Phone Numbers: | 416-626-0116 ext 225 | ||
| Fax: | 416-626-7285 | ||
| Email: | info@dlhospice.org | ||
| Website: | dlhospice.org/hospice-care/community-support/servi... | ||
| Address: |
220 Sherway Dr Etobicoke, ON M9C 0A7 |
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| Intersection: | The West Mall and The Queensway | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Islington—City Centre West) | ||
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Wheelchair Accessible
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| Hours: | In person: Weekly on Tue | ||
| Executives: |
Dipti Purbhoo - Executive Director 416-626-0116 ext 223 * dpurbhoo@dlhospice.org Edna Mbugua - Executive and Project Coordinator 437-329-1199 ext 222 * embugua@dlhospice.org |
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| Contacts: |
Brianna Brown - Engagement and Wellness Coordinator 416-626-0116 ext 261 |
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| Service Description: |
In-person wellness day program offering respite for caregivers for up to 3 hours by staff and hospice volunteers * supportive care service designed for those living with a life limiting illness * participants engage in a variety of activities in a group setting for part of the day * promotes wellness and enhanced quality of life * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care (short-term break)
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| Fees: | Free | ||
| Application: | Anyone may refer to the Day Program | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: |
Older adults and adults with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports * Ontario Health atHome Care Coordinators assess the needs of applicants People living with a life-limiting illness, have given consent, can manage their own personal care and administer their own medication and agrees to ongoing assessment to determine eligibility to the program |
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Etobicoke and GTA | ||
About UsThe focus is to promote one's sense of well-being and to enhance life |
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This information was last completely updated on: 6-27-2025 |
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