West Elgin Community Health Centre - Community Support Services for Seniors - Family Info

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The Centre is closed Mon-Fri from 12noon-1pm. See for service details.

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Community Support Services for Seniors

153 Main St
West Lorne, ON
N0L 2P0

519-768-1715

Fax: 519-768-2548

info@wechc.on.ca

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

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2023: Suggest an edit

Call * appointments required for some programs

Older adults and adults with disabilities

Varies per program

English

West Elgin

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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 Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities, who live alone * 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
Security Checks and Reassurance Service Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults, adults with disabilities, and adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world * general security check includes a short telephone call at a scheduled day and time
West Elgin Transportation Network 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

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2023: Suggest an edit