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

Program:

Carlton St Campus Programs

Organizations:

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

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 - Population(s) Served:

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

Languages:

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

Area(s) Served:

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

This information was last completely updated on: 7-26-2023

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