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Middlesex-Dorchester Office
Dorchester Community Centre
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
2066 Dorchester Rd
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G2
519-268-7028
Toll-Free: 1-866-252-1113
Fax: 519-268-2972
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last Updated: Jun 15, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
Call * no referral required
Eligibility / Target Population
Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports
Fees
Varies per program
Languages
English
Area Served
Rural Middlesex and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent for as long as possible
- Adult Day Program Adult day program * social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting for part of the day * helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care
- Blood Pressure Clinics Trained volunteers measure seniors' blood pressure and provide educational materials and information on how to be more heart-healthy
- Dining Programs Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities
- Home Help Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, meal planning and meal preparation * home help personnel visit weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonally
- Meals On Wheels Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals to clients to help meet their nutritional requirements and provide security checks and social visits * hot meals delivered at lunch
- Seniors Group Exercise Programs - SMART Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
- Telephone Assurance Regular visits and phone calls to check on the health and safety of older adults and adults with a disability people who live alone * screened volunteers listen, talk, and help isolated people stay in contact with the outside world
- Transportation Services Non-emergency transportation to local medical and non-medical appointments and regular activities such as shopping, errands, and social outings * volunteer drivers * wheelchair accessible and ambulatory transportation is available in Dorchester, London, Thorndale and surrounding areas
- Volunteer Visiting Regular volunteer visits to older adults and adults with disabilities * volunteer visitors are matched one to one with clients to provide companionship and support and may take place in-home or outside the home
Last Updated: Jun 15, 2026: Suggest an edit
