Community Care Northumberland - Brighton Program Office

Organization:

Community Care Northumberland - Brighton Program Office

Toll-Free:

1-866-514-5774

Fax:

613-475-3990

Email:

brighton@commcare.ca

Website:

www.commcare.ca

Address:

PO Box 561
Brighton, ON
K0K 1H0

Street
Address:

46 Prince Edward St, Suite 13
Brighton

Intersection:

Elizabeth St and Prince Edward St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm

Executives:

Trish Baird - Chief Executive Officer
705-653-0955 * t.baird@commcare.ca

Contacts:

Leiann Peart - Program Coordinator
l.peart@commcare.ca

Service Description:

Nutrition, transportation, in-home and wellness services to support the health and well-being of people in Northumberland County

Friendly Visiting Volunteer provided on a one to one basis to visit on a regular basis * visit activities may be playing cards, walks, crafts, conversation * volunteers are screened * can provide service for persons with dementia

Home At Last - Hospital Transition Program Transitional supports when being discharged from hospitals in Northumberland County

Home Help and Maintenance Program Assistance with light cleaning * shopping * meal preparation

Hospice Palliative Care Program - Visiting Hospice Service Trained volunteers provide emotional, psychological, spiritual and social supports

Meals On Wheels Nutritious hot or frozen meals are delivered during the noon hour by volunteers to the person's home * special diets can be accommodated

Personal Distress Alarms Medical alert system * allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button * 24-hour emergency response

Specialized Transportation - Accessible and Rural Services Transportation to medical appointments, shopping and social activities and programs

Support and Care for Caregivers Assistance with the on-going responsibilities of caregivers who are caring for a loved one, friend or neighbor * peer support and discussion for caregivers and family and friends to share coping strategies and information on resources

Telephone Reassurance Calls Regular telephone contact provided in order to provide reassurance and arrange for assistance if necessary * normally short five minute calls at regular, prearranged times or when family and friends are away

Wellness Programs Social and recreational activities * program offerings vary

Fees:

Some nominal fees may apply

Application:

Self-refer - telephone

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Dependent on program

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

Northumberland County

This information was last completely updated on: 3-31-2025

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