COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.

Security Checks

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175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
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St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
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Toll-Free: 1-800-201-0909
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Fax: 519-631-4798
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults and adults with disabilities

Fees

Free

Executives

Deb Selwyn - Senior Manager, Community Support Services
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Elgin County and area

Accessibility Note

Service provided in-home

Description of Services

Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world

Daily door-to-door security checks are provided by volunteers for residents living in apartment buildings * program available in the city of London and Middlesex counties

Vial of Life program assists clients in maintaining up-to-date medical information for medical personnel * trained volunteers with medical backgrounds contact clients to ensure their information is up to date
Last Updated: Feb 9, 2023: Suggest an edit
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