Perth-Huron 

Listowel Mennonite Church, Listowel, Ontario (Temporary Location)

Days of Service:  Thursdays

Hours of Service:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended hours can be arranged according to need)

Client Demographics:
* seniors/older adults who are living in the community (as opposed to an institution)
* individuals who may be having difficulty with their activities of daily living
* individuals who would benefit in a small group, social, recreational and supportive atmosphere
* those with a cognitive disability who are able to cope within a more generic program will also be considered for admission into this program

Service Components:
* individualized programming
* regular Footcare
* regular blood pressure/weight monitoring
* hot, nutritional, full-course meals
* morning and afternoon snacks
* respite for the caregiver

Transportation: 
* EasyRide
* Family/Friends/Volunteers

USER FEE:
$20.00 for the day
$25.00 for Footcare
NOTE: Transportation costs not included in user fee

CONTACT:

Tammy Stevenson, Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-292-6763 (Thursdays) or 519-271-7991
Fax: 519-271-7612
Email: tammy.stevenson@von.ca

Country Meadows Retirement Home, Brunner, Ontario

Days of Service:  Fridays

Hours of Service:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended hours can be arranged according to need)

Client Demographics:
* seniors/older adults who are living in the community (as opposed to an institution)
* individuals who may be having difficulty with their activities of daily living
* individuals who would benefit in a small group, social, recreational and supportive atmosphere
* those with a cognitive disability who are able to cope within a more generic program will also be considered for admission into this program

Service Components:
* individualized programming
* regular Footcare
* regular blood pressure/weight monitoring
* hot, nutritional, full-course meals
* morning and afternoon snacks
* respite for the caregiver

Transportation:
* EasyRide
* Family/Friends/Volunteers

User Fee:
$20.00 for the day
$25.00 for Footcare
NOTE: Transportation costs not included in user fee

For more information please contact:
Heather DeYoung, Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-595-8099 (Fridays) or 519-271-7991
Fax: 519-271-7612
Email: heather.deyoung@von.ca

 

Ritz Villa, Mitchell, Ontario

Days of Service: Tuesdays

Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended hours can be arranged according to need)

Client Demograhics:
* seniors/older adults who are living in the community (as opposed to an institution)
* individuals who may be having difficulty with their activities of daily living
* individuals who would benefit in a small group, social, recreational and supportive atmosphere
* those with cognitive disability, who are able to cope within a more generic program, will also be considered for admission into this program

Service Components:
* individualized programming
* regular Footcare
* regular blood pressure/weight monitoring
* hot, nutritional, full-course meals
* morning and afternoon snacks
* respite for the caregiver

Transportation 
* EasyRide
* Family/Friends/Volunteers

User Fee:
$20.00 for the day
$25.00 for Footcare
NOTE: Transportation costs not included in user fee

For More Information Please Contact:

Diane Parker, Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-348-8612 ext 304 (Tuesdays) or 519-271-7991
Fax: 519-271-7612
Email: diane.parker@von.ca
 

St. Marys Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ontario

Days of Service:  Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Hours of Service:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended hours can be arranged according to need)

Client Demographics:
* seniors/older adults who are living in the community (as opposed to an institution)
* individuals who may be having difficulty with their activities of daily living
* individuals who would benefit in a small group, social, recreational and supportive atmosphere
* individuals having a diagnosis of Alzheimer Type Dementia or another cognitive impairment

Service Components:
* individualized programming
* regular Footcare
* regular blood pressure/weight monitoring
* hot, nutritional, full-course meals
* morning and afternoon snacks
* respite for the caregiver
* access to therapies as required (physio, O.T., speech)
* whirlpool bathing

Transportation:
* EasyRide
* Family/Friends

USER FEE:
$20.00 for the day
$25.00 for Footcare
$ 5.00 Whirlpool bathing

NOTE: Transportation costs not included in user fee

For more information contact:
Heather DeYoung, Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-284-0118     Fax:  519-271-7612  

Email: heather.deyoung@von.ca

Romeo Court, 40 Long Drive, Stratford, Ontario

Days of Service: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended hours can be arranged according to need)

Client Demographics:
* seniors/older adults who are living in the community (as opposed to an institution)
* individuals who may be having difficulty with their activities of daily living
* individuals who would benefit in a small group, social, recreational and supportive atmosphere

Service Components:
* individualized programming
* regular Footcare
* regular blood pressure/weight monitoring
* hot, nutritional, full-course meals
* morning and afternoon snacks
* respite for the caregiver
* whirlpool bathing

Transportation:
* Mobility Bus
* EasyRide
* Family/Friends

User Fee:
$20.00 for the day
$25.00 for Footcare
$5.00 for whirlpool bathing
NOTE: Transportation costs not included in user fee

For More Information Contact:

Tammy Stevenson, Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-271-0728  Fax: 519-271-7612
Email: tammy.stevenson@von.ca

Spruce Lodge, Stratford, Ontario

Days of Service:  Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Hours of Service:  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (extended hours can be arranged)

Client Demographics:

* seniors/older adults who are living in the community
* individuals having a diagnosis of Alzheimer-type dementia or other cognitive impairment
* individuals who may be having difficulty with their activities of daily living
* individuals who would benefit in a small group, social, recreational and supportive atmosphere

Service Components:

* individualized programming
* regular foot care
* regular blood pressure / weight monitoring
* regular dental hygiene
* hot, nutritional full course meals
* morning and afternoon snacks
* individualized care with PSW staff
* respite for the caregiver

Transportation:  Mobility Bus, EasyRide, Family or Friends

User Fee: 
$20.00 for the day,
$25.00 for foot care
Note: transportation costs are not included in the user fee.

For More Information Contact:

Mary Jane MacPhail, Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-271-4258 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) or 519-271-7991
Fax: 519-271-7612
Email: maryjane.macphail@von.ca 
 

VON’s Wellness for Seniors initiative introduces Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program + Action Plan (CHAP+AP).  It is a community-based program that brings together local family physicians, pharmacies, allied health professionals, public health representatives, volunteers, and community organizations to work as partners to promote and actively participate in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

The goal of CHAP+AP is to implement a peer health educator program of cardiovascular health awareness, including blood pressure monitoring in communities across Ontario and elsewhere.

CHAP+AP is made available free of charge to older adults in the community.  It offers opportunities for enhanced multiple blood pressure monitoring and other health promotion, prevention and management activities addressing modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke.  

Location & Days Clinics are Open

1st Monday of the Month - Zellers Pharmacy, Listowel

4th Tuesday of the Month - Zehrs Pharmacy, Listowel

3rd Thursday of the Month - Shoppers Drug Mart, Listowel

Hours of Service

Clinics are open from 9:30am - 12:30pm

Cost: Free

No Appointment Necessary

For more information contact:

Lindsay VanBergen
519-291-5898
lindsay.vanbergen@von.ca

SERVICE: This educational series is for lay people who are family caregivers.

SERVICE COMPONENTS:

How to be a Family Caregiver... Survive...and Thrive!!

The four part Caregiver Education Series helps caregivers manage stressful caregiving situations, stay on top of their health, tackle common emotions, such as guilt and anger, and learn more about community resources to assist in their caregiving role.

There is no charge to participate in the series.

LOCATION:  The  educational series are held  in both Perth and Huron Counties (in the Spring & Fall).

TELEPHONE CONTACT:  For locations and dates contact
Shirley Hanlon
Community Support Services Manager
519-271-0728 or 519-271-7991

EMAIL CONTACT: shirley.hanlon@von.ca

Locations: 1st Tuesday of every month, Travelling Dining (Monkton & Atwood) 
1st Wednesday of every month at the Derry Street Apartments
2nd Wednesday of every month at the Queen Street Seniors Apartments (in the lounge at 170 Queen Street, Listowel)
3rd Wednesday of every month at the Optimist Hall, Monkton
4th Wednesday of every month at "The Village" Clubhouse, Listowel

Hours of Service:  12:00 to 2:00 p.m.                               

Client Demographics:
* Seniors and disabled adults who are living in the community who would benefit from the nutritional and social aspects of the Congregate Dining service.

Service Components:
* a hot, nutritious, full course meal
* interesting social activities such as cards, games, entertainment, etc. or informative sessions relating to issues that may concern the participants
* transportation to and from the service can be arranged, if required

Transportation:
* participant, family and/or friends
* volunteer transportation can be arranged, upon request
* participants requiring the North Perth Mobility Bus to access the Congregate Dining service may be eligible for a partial subsidy of the costs for transportation

User Fee:  $11.00 per person

For More Information Contact:
Jennifer O'Grady, Coordinator of Client Services
Phone: 519-291-5898  Fax:  519-291-3141 

E-mail:  jennifer.ogrady@von.ca

Office Location: 
VON North Perth Community Support Services Office
105 Elizabeth St.West, 2nd Floor
Listowel, Ontario  N4W 1C8

Office Hours:  Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SERVICES PROVIDED: Footcare Clinics at location of customers choice, provided by Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses, with basic & advanced footcare training.  Footcare for private-pay individuals and Veterans Affairs clients can be arranged by calling the VON Office.

SERVICE COMPONENTS:
* A minimum of 4 clients per Footcare Clinic
* Assessment and physical examination of the foot
* Foot care includes:
   (i)  Care and cutting of normal nails
   (ii) Callous care
   (iii) In-grown nail care
   (iv) Basic health information related to the anatomy of the foot, including differences related to age
   (v) Discussion related to high risk problems
   (vi) Client education related to buying shoes and characteristics of a good shoe
   (vii) Referral to physician / chiropodist
   (viii) Link to community resources

COSTS: Fees available, upon request.

VON meets the highest Health Canada Infection Control Standards and autoclaves (steam under pressure) all foot care instruments to protect the safety of our clients and staff

FOOTCARE SERVICE OFFERS:
* Safe, effective, high quality foot care
* Personal contact offering more in-depth education
* Partnership between your organization and VON in a clinical setting

CONTACT: 
Sandra Gaunt
Manager of Home Care
519-271-7991
Toll Free: 1-800-265-5176

FAX: 519-271-7612

EMAIL:  sandra.gaunt@von.ca

LOCATION OF SERVICE DELIVERY: Northern part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and surrounding rural areas

CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS:  Serving seniors or disabled adults living in the community who require assistance with light or heavy home maintenance jobs that are beyond their capabilities.

SERVICE COMPONENTS:  The Service will provide a linkage between workers who have been through a screening process for security purposes, and consumers who require home maintenance, seasonal cleaning and/or minor home repairs.

Consumers call the North Perth Community Support Services Office; they are briefed about the service and then are given the names and telephone numbers of three (3) appropriate workers.  Consumers then contact and arrange for service.

USER FEE:  There is no cost for the client to receive referral names and telephone numbers.

Clients are responsible to pay a mutually agreed upon fee directly to the worker.

OFFICE HOURS:   Monday to Friday:  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

OFFICE LOCATION: 
VON North Perth Community Support Services Office
105 Elizabeth St. West, 2nd Floor,
Listowel, Ontario   N4W 1C8

CONTACT:
Sharon Carter, Coordinator of Client Services
519-291-3614

FAX :  519-291-3141

EMAIL: sharon.carter@von.ca

Location:  Eligible individuals residing in the Municipality of North Perth

Hours of Service:  Hot meals are delivered to clients by volunteers, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays) between 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Frozen meal delivery is available on Monday mornings, or arrangements can be made for pick-up during regular business hours at the VON North Perth Community Support Services office..

Client Demographics:  Seniors, adults with a disability, persons convalescing from illness or surgery, and person unable to care for their own nutritional needs.

Service Components:
* The purpose of the Meals on Wheels program is to provide hot or frozen nutritious meals
* Meals are delivered to client's homes by volunteers
* The program provides and promotes good nutrition
* Volunteer involvement provides regular social contact and a health and safety check
* Special diet requirements can be accommodated
* Referrals are made to other organizations when appropriate

User Fee: 
Hot meals are $7.50 each - fees billed monthly
Frozen meals prepared by "Apetito" are $5.50 per entrée and $1.50 for soup or dessert - fees are payable at time of delivery/pick-up

For more information contact:
Jennifer O'Grady, Coordinator of Client Services
Phone: 519-291-5898  Fax:  519-291-3141
E-mail: jennifer.o'grady@von.ca

Office Hours:  Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office Location:
VON North Perth Community Support Services Office
105 Elizabeth St. West, 2nd Floor,
Listowel, Ontario   N4W 1C8

Occupational Health & Safety and Wellness - Immunization Clinics

SITE LOCATION: Offered at customers choice of location.

DAYS/HOURS OF SERVICE: Clinic days/hours are arranged with store/business/company hosting Clinic

LENGTH OF CLINICS: 2 (or more) hours

TYPES OF CLINICS:
* Influenza Immunization
* Hepatitis B Immunization

SERVICE COMPONENTS:
* "On-Site" Clinics for convenience of Clinic host
* Professional Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses staff the Clinics
* VON Perth-Huron provides all necessary supplies/ equipment for administration of the vaccinations
* VON Perth-Huron provides Medical Directives for administration of the vaccinations
* VON Perth-Huron provides safe/proper disposal of needles and syringes

COST: Available upon request

COORDINATOR: Judy Kingston, judy.kingston@von.ca

CONTACT:
Sandra Gaunt
Manager of Home Care
519-271-7991
1-800-265-5176

FAX: 519-271-7612

EMAIL: sandra.gaunt@von.ca

Occupational Health & Safety and Wellness Clinics

SITE LOCATION: Offered at customer's choice of location.

DAYS/HOURS OF SERVICE: Clinic days/hours for Private Clinics are arranged individually

LENGTH OF CLINICS: 2 (or more) hours

TOPICS:
* Arthritis / Osteoporosis / Back Pain
* Asthma / Allergies
* Back Care
* Cancer / Cancer Prevention
* Cholesterol or Blood Glucose Testing (supplies extra)
* Diabetes
* Flu / Cold
* Foot Care
* Head Lice / Scabies
* Hypertension - B.P. Clinics
* Medicine Cabinet Review
* Menopause
* Migraine
* Nutrition
* Smoking Cessation / Weight Control
* Stress Management
* Anemia
* Sun Awareness
* Healthy Travelling

COSTS: Available upon request

CONTACT:
Sandra Gaunt
Manager of Home Care
519-271-7991
1-800-265-5176

FAX: 519-271-7612

EMAIL: sandra.gaunt@von.ca

LOCATION OF SERVICE DELIVERY:  South Huron County, including Grand Bend, Bayfield, Zurich, Exeter and surrounding rural areas

HOURS OF SERVICE:  Approximately 1 to 4 hours per week (more or less, based on clients needs)

CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS:  Support to individuals who are facing a life-threatening illness or those who are bereaved, in their homes, hospitals and retirement home, long term care facility or hospital.

SERVICE COMPONENTS:
* Screened and trained volunteers are matched with clients on a one-to-one basis and offer volunteer visits in the home, hospital or long term care homes
* Volunteers offer companionship, encourage client interests/activities, planned outings and relief for caregivers
* Bereavement Consultant offers bereavement follow-up visits, support groups, resources, books, videos, and pamphlets

* RAINBOWS Support Groups:  RAINBOWS is a program that provides support groups for children and adolescents who have experienced a painful transition within their family such as death, divorce, becoming a member of a single-parent home, foster home or step/blended family.  The primary goal of RAINBOWS is to provide a safe, supportive environment for these young people to sort through their pain and confusion, build esteem, and learn coping skills to help them deal with their losses.

USER FEES:  There is no cost to clients

OFFICE HOURS:  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  An answering machine is in operation during off hours.

OFFICE LOCATION:
South Huron Hospital
24 Huron Street W., B-105,
Exeter, Ontario  N0M 1S2

CONTACT:
Kim Winbow, Coordinator and Bereavement Consultant
519-235-2510

FAX: 519-235-3298

EMAIL: kim.winbow@von.ca

(Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)

Locations:
Listowel: - Parkview Gardens - Legion Hall - Wednesdays: 10:30am - 11:30am
               - The Village Club House - Fridays 9:30am - 10:30am
              
Atwood: - Atwood Presbyterian Church  - Mondays 10:00am - 11:00am

Mitchell: -  Ritz Manor Apartments - Mondays 9:00am - 9:45am

Monkton: - Monkton Optimist Hall - Wednesday 10:00am - 11:00am

Sebringville: -  Sebringville Community Centre - Fridays 9:00am-10:00am

Length of Classes:  45 minutes to 1 hour classes

Client Demographics:
* seniors and older adults who value the benefits of exercise and wish to maintain and/or improve their own fitness level

Service Components:
* monthly educational component
* warm-up, range of motion, balance, cardiovascular, muscle-building, stretching, cool-down and relaxation exercises

Transportation:
If transportation is required the Program Coordinator will attempt to introduce / match non-drivers with drivers

User Fee:  The cost of the Program is $2.00 per person, per class.

For More Information Contact:

Lindsay Van Bergen, Local Coordinator of Wellness for Seniors
Phone: 519-291-5898    Fax:  519-291-3141    E-mail:  lindsay.vanbergen@von.ca

North Perth Community Support Service Office:
105 Elizabeth Street West
Listowel, Ontario  N4W 1C8

 Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am-4:30pm 

(Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)

Hours of Service:  As agreed upon by the in-home exercise volunteer and the client

Client Demographics:
* individuals who are 55 years of age or older and a resident of North
   Perth; who are home-bound, or have limited access to the community 
   due to physical limitations, problems with transportation or cultural
   barriers; and would like to enhance their level of fitness in the comfort of
   their own home
* isolated seniors recovering from a health crisis who would benefit from
   and are willing to participate in a gentle exercise program

Service Components:
* trained in-home exercise volunteers make in-home visits a minimum of
   once a week to teach participants 10 simple, yet progressive exercises
* completion of participant information questionnaire
* participants keep a daily log of their exercise activity

User Fee:
The cost of the Program is $30.00 for 15 in-home visits, this works out to $2.00 per visit.

For More Information Contact:  
Lindsay Van Bergen, Local Coordinator for Wellness for Seniors
Phone:  519-291-5898    Fax: 519-291-3141    

E-mail:  lindsay.vanbergen@von.ca

Office Location:  
North Perth Community Support Services Office
105 Elizabeth St. West,  2nd Floor,
Listowel, Ontario  N4W 1C8 

Office Hours: 
Monday to Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

"Special Steps is a partnership program between the VON Perth-Huron and the Alzheimer Society of Perth County."

Location of Service Delivery: Perth County

Hours of Service:  Approximately 1- 2 hours per week (based on clients/caregivers wishes and/or needs)

Client Demographics:  Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or another Alzheimer-type Dementia and are living independently in the community

Service Components:
* Volunteers receive 6 hours training, plus 4 hours in a VON Adult Day Service in which clients with Alzheimer Disease or another Alzheimer-type Dementia are in attendance.
* Volunteers are matched with clients on a one-to-one basis.
* Volunteers offer support and friendship to the clients through ongoing regularly-scheduled visits/walks.
* The walks can take place in the clients neighbourhood, schools or at local shopping malls.

Transportation:  Transportation of an occasional or social nature may be provided within the ongoing one-to-one relationship.

User Fee:  There is no cost to clients unless transportation is provided.

For More Information Contact:
Diane Parker, Cooordinator of Client Services
Phone: 519-271-1910 or 1-888-797-1882  Fax:  519-271-1231 E-mail: specialsteps@wightman.ca or diane.parker@von.ca

Office Location:
Alzheimer Society of Perth County
1020 Ontario Street, Unit 5
Stratford, Ontario  N5A 6Z3

Office Hours:  Wednesdays 9:00am - 2:30pm & Fridays: 11:00am - 4:30 pm

Visiting Nursing - provided by small self-directed nursing teams of RNs and RPNs.

Shift Nursing - A minumum of 3 hours to a maximum of 24 hours, provided by RNs and RPNs.

DAYS OF SERVICE: 7 days a week

HOURS OF SERVICE: 24 hours a day {after 5:00 p.m. visiting nurse "On Call"}

CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS: All age groups - infants to seniors

SERVICE COMPONENTS:

Including, but not limited to:
* Assessments / Health Teaching
* Case Management / Coordination
* Post-operative Care
* Care of the physically challenged and chronically ill
* Rehabilitation Nursing
* Mother and Baby Care
* Palliative Care
* Health Counselling
* Continence Management
* Ostomy / Wound Management
* Management of Medically Fragile Children
* Management of Acquired Brain Injury Clients

COSTS: Private rates upon request (for financial assistance, a sliding fee scale is available)

We are a contract nursing agency for the Southwest CCAC in Perth County.

TELEPHONE CONTACT:
Sandra Gaunt
Manager of Home Care
519-271-7991
1-800-265-5176

FAX: 519-271-7612

EMAIL: sandra.gaunt@von.ca

Location of Service Delivery:  Northern part of Perth County including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, Molesworth and other surrounding rural areas

Hours of Service:  Approximately 1 - 4 hours a week (more or less, based on clients wishes and needs)

Client Demographics:
* seniors, chronically ill, or disabled persons living in the community who are lonely or socially isolated

Service Components:
* volunteers matched with clients on a one-to-one basis
* volunteers offer support and friendship through ongoing, regularly scheduled visits
* social visiting in the home
* assistance with grocery shopping
* outings: drives, a meal out, or visits to other friends or family
* walks, cards, crafts, music or other hobbies of interest

Transportation:
* transportation of an occasional or social nature may be provided within the ongoing one-to-one relationship

User Fee:
* no cost to client unless transportation is provided
* client is responsible to pay volunteer directly for mileage expenses 
* the service provides guidelines for reasonable cost for distances travelled

For More Informatin Contact: 
Jennifer O'Grady, Coordinator of Client Services
Phone: 519-291-5898   Fax:  519-291-3141  E-mail: jennifer.o'grady@von.ca

Office Location: 
VON North Perth Community Support Services Office
105 Elizabeth Street West, 2nd Floor,
Listowel, Ontario   N4W 1C8

Office Hours:  Monday to Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Volunteer Drivers
• Accessible Mobility Bus & Van

Location: Eligible individuals residing in the Municipality of North Perth

Hours of Service:  Based on the needs of the clients and the availability of the volunteer drivers

Client Demographics:
* seniors, disabled adults and needy individuals living in the community who require transportation

Service Components:
* Accessible transportation (Mobility Bus & Van) provided by staff, volunteer drivers, using their own vehicles, provide transportation to seniors, disabled adults and needy individuals, who require transportation to appointments and other activities (in town or out of town)
* referrals are made to other organizations when appropriate

User Fee:   Fees are based upon mileage rate of $.37/km, plus any parking costs.  Accesible Transportation fees range from $4.00(one-way) to $.80/km for out-of-town trips.  Fees are billed monthly

Registration - To register for VON Transportation services call 519-291-5898.   If you are a registered client call: Easy Ride at 519-272-9875 or 1-877-500-9875

 For More Information Contact:
Jennifer O'Grady, Coordinator of Client Services
Phone: 519-291-5898 Fax: 519-291-3141 E-mail: jennifer.o'grady@von.ca

Office Hours:   Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office Location:  
VON North Perth Community Support Services Office
105 Elizabeth St.West, 2nd Floor, 
Listowel, Ontario  N4W 1C8