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Notice: In light of the exceptional circumstances we find ourselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking necessary precautions to protect your health and safety. This may affect programs and services in your area and, in some cases, cause temporary program changes. To learn about the ongoing status of programs across VON, please refer to our Program Changes page.
VON's nurses, personal support workers, therapists and other health care providers care for Canadians in their homes, communities and workplaces. Search below to find the service that will meet your needs or those of your loved one.
| Title | Description | Sites | Audience | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Duty Nursing and Shift Nursing |
Shift nursing brings the expertise of registered practical nurses to the home. |
Brantford Haldimand, Chatham Kent, Cumberland, Greater Kingston, Greater Toronto Area, Grey Bruce, Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward, Middlesex-Elgin, Niagara, North Bay, Pictou, Porcupine, Sarnia, Simcoe, Windsor Essex | Families and Caregivers, Seniors | Chronic Diseases, Home Support, Personal Care | More info |
| Return to Work |
VON assesses changes in employee health that might require a change in duties to ensure proper placement to avoid further injury or illness. |
Greater Sudbury, Pictou | Business | Workplace Services | More info |
| Safety Reassurance |
VON provides safety reassurance programs that check on the well-being of people who are home alone. |
Antigonish, Cumberland, Greater Sudbury, Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward, Middlesex-Elgin, Oxford, Queens County | Families and Caregivers, Seniors | Community Programs | More info |
| Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) |
A one on one in home exercise program that aims to restore frail, elderly, high risk seniors who have had a recent decline in functional abilities. |
Algoma, Chatham Kent, Cumberland, Greater Kingston, Greater Sudbury, Greater Toronto Area, Grey Bruce, Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward, Middlesex-Elgin, North Bay, Oxford, Peel, Perth Huron Stratford, Peterborough, Queens County, Sarnia, Simcoe, Tri County, VON Durham, Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, Windsor Essex | Families and Caregivers, Seniors | Community Programs | More info |
| Seniors Managing Independent Life Easily (SMILE) |
Seniors Managing Independent Life Easily (SMILE) is a home and community support program managed by VON with community partners. |
Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward | Families and Caregivers, Seniors | Community Programs | More info |
| Smoking Cessation Program |
Offering support and information for people who want to quit smoking, this program includes advice on preparing for all the challenges quitting involves, from cravings and weight gain to coping with relapse. |
Chatham Kent, Greater Toronto Area, Simcoe | Families and Caregivers, Seniors | Community Programs | More info |
| Special Extended Living Environment for Challenged Tenants (SELECT) |
Registered nurses provide ongoing consultation and teaching to unregulated staff working in community group homes for developmentally challenged adults and children. |
VON Durham | Business | Community Programs | More info |
| Special Steps |
This is a walking or visiting program for seniors experiencing memory impairments. |
Perth Huron Stratford | Seniors | Community Programs | More info |
| Specialized Palliative Care Nursing and Volunteer Services |
A professional and caring VON nurse works with you to address your loved one’s needs during their end-stage of life helping to keep them pain-free and comfortable. |
Chatham Kent, Colchester East Hants, Greater Toronto Area, Halifax, Hamilton, Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward, Middlesex-Elgin, North Bay, Pictou, Tri County, VON Durham | Children, Families and Caregivers, Seniors | Home Support | More info |
| Staff Replacement |
VON provides qualified nurses, as well as personal support workers or homemakers for staff replacement in institutions and at home. |
Greater Kingston | Business | Workplace Services | More info |
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Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that consults with experts to develop health care standards based on best practices. They accredit a wide range of health care and social services providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health programs. Accreditation Canada has been helping providers improve health care quality and safety for more than 55 years.
