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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Organization: Elgin Community Support Services Network
Phone Numbers: 1-888-866-7527
Fax: 1-833-694-1483
Address: c/o VON Middlesex-Elgin
175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
Location: St Thomas (South Edgeware)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
VON Middlesex-Elgin
519-637-6408 * Jill.Smith@von.ca
Service Description: Central Intake service offered by Community Support Providers in Elgin County * service includes information about existing services, accessing new services, changing or cancelling current service

Meals and Nutrition - Community dining, Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen), and nutrition screening

Education and Support - Adult day program, individual and group supports, caregiver supports, education, information and system navigation

Safety and Reassurance - Visiting and telephone reassurance, education and behavioural supports, support on hospital discharge, and personal emergency response systems

Health and Wellness - Social programs, group fitness, self-management, bathing, health education, falls prevention, medication management supports, counselling and social work supports

Support in the Home - Personal supports, house keeping, in-home meal preparation, in-home exercise, respite, and caregiver relief

Transportation - Rides to medical appointments, social activities, errands, and shopping * escorting services available

Intensive Support Programs - Assisted living, adult day programs, overnight and day respite, and supportive housing

Specialized Services - Supports for people with memory loss/dementia, acquired brain injury, adults with developmental disability
Fees: Varies per program
Application: Call, no referral required * client residence and services needed will determine which agency delivers service
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and people with disabilities, brain injury, or dementia
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Elgin County

This information was last completely updated on: 3-6-2025


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