West Elgin Community Health Centre - Community Support Services for Seniors

Program:

Community Support Services for Seniors

Organizations:

West Elgin Community Health Centre

Phone Numbers:

519-768-1715

Fax:

519-768-2548

Email:

info@wechc.on.ca

Website:

wechc.on.ca/programs-and-services/seniors-and-adul...

Address:

153 Main St
West Lorne, ON
N0L 2P0

Intersection:

Graham Rd and Main St

Location:

West Elgin

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm * Tue and Thu 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-8:30pm

Contacts:

Michelle Johnston
519-768-1715 ext 2319 * mjohnston@wechc.on.ca

Service Description:

Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community

Programs and services include:

Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks
Meals on Wheels
Luncheons
Transportation (including accessible van)
Counseling for seniors
Assisted Living (Assisted Living Information)
Caregiver Support
Regularly Scheduled Programs and Activities
Special Events

Caregiver Support One-on-one counselling, education and support services for formal and informal caregivers * information related to specific diseases and conditions * information and referral services

Drop-In Drop-in programming providing opportunities for social activities and a meal

Friendly Visiting/Telephone Checks Regular volunteer visits and/or phone calls to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance * volunteers are one-to-one with clients * visits generally occur in the client's home, but the volunteer can also take the client on a shopping or banking trip or to a social or cultural event

Meals on Wheels Hot meals delivered, three days per week on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch time

West Elgin Transportation Services Non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping or visiting friends and family * volunteer drivers use their own vehicles * all rides are dependent on volunteer availability

Fees:

Varies per program

Application:

Call * appointments required for some programs

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Older adults and adults with disabilities

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

West Elgin

This information was last completely updated on: 7-28-2025

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