Assistance to low-income households who own and occupy substandard housing to enable them to repair their dwellings to a minimum level of health and safety.
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Supports for chronic conditions or for long term disability.
Ontario Renovates Program for Homeowners
Work: 905-546-2424 x2758
Fax Number: 905-546-3271
Cost:
Who can access this service: Homeowners may apply if the value of their house is below a certain value and if their household income is at or below certain levels, that are based on the number of people in the household. Eligibility is limited to properties in need of major repair in one or more of the following categories: Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Fire Safety.
Contact for information about the application process.
Falls Prevention Safety at Home, St. Joseph's Home Care
Work: 905-522-6887 x2237
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-463-6612
Shamiso Matinyarare, Safety at Home Coordinator
1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all age 55 and older.
Referral from health care providers, caregivers, or family members, or self-referral. Contact for details.
Provides home assessments and recommendations at no cost to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes, and falls prevention education program to both seniors and caregivers.
Safety at Home (SAH) services include:
- free home assessments
- referrals for installation of assistive devices, minor home repairs, and modifications
- subsidies for assistive devices (e.g. grab bars) and coordination of installation for those who qualify
- fall prevention education
- community and professional presentations
Hearing Loss Services, Connect Hearing
360 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1J5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all.
Call to book an appointment.
Provides hearing aids, hearing protection and education on hearing loss, tinnitus, and hearing aid technology to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the general community. Also offers free hearing tests.
Glanbrook Community Services Hearing Clinic
Work: 905-692-3464
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
4280 Binbrook Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
Fourth Tuesday of each month
9 am-4 pm
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Special discount on hearing aids
Individuals who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and their families.
Contact to book an appointment.
Provides hearing screening and assessment services for individuals who are culturally deaf, oral deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and their families.
Hear for Life
Work: 905-547-3327
841 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4W5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Most fees covered by OHIP
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
Provides hearing healthcare services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Services include hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, ear wax management. Also provides information on hearing and hearing loss.
Assistive Technology, Silver Cross
Toll-Free Number: 1-844-352-7677
14 Goodmark Pl, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6R1, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary by service, contact for details
Open to all.
Contact for information.
Sells new and recycled mobility aids and other assistive devices including scooters, wheelchairs, scooter lifts, porch lifts, ceiling lifts, stair glides, elevators, bathroom equipment, and electric beds. Also buys, sells, or trades towards new or used equipment.
March of Dimes Assistive Devices Program
Shelley Bolger, Coordinator Assistive Devices Program
20 Emerald St N, Hamilton, ON L8L 8A4, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
fees vary, contact for details
To be eligible, applicants must:
- have a on going physical disability that requires the use of an assistive device.
- have financial need (refer to the income chart on the website)
- be 19 years of age or older
- be a permanent Ontario resident
Application available online, or call for more information
Assists adults with physical disabilities who are in financial need to purchase assistive devices that increase their mobility and functional independence. The Program helps to buy, repair and maintain a wide variety of mobility/assistive equipment as well as provide contact information/resources to assist locating additional funding sources.
Some devices that may qualify for funding include: Manual and Power Wheelchairs, Scooters, Replacement Batteries, Walkers, Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO), Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO), Home and Bath Aids, Floor Patient Lifts, Basic Aids for Daily Living, Repairs to Existing Devices
Assistive Devices Sales, Special Needs Computers
Work: 905-641-4922
Toll-Free Number: 1-877-724-4922
Brenda Dandonneau, Sales & Tech Support
300 Welland Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2M 5V5, Canada
Additional hours available by appointment
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Fee assistance available; free initial consultation
Open to all.
Contact for information.
Vendor of assistive devices, including daily living aids, cell phones suitable for older adults, and alarm and appointment reminder devices.
March of Dimes Home and Vehicle Modification Program
Toll-Free Number: 1-877-369-4867
Fax Number: 519-432-4923
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
Costs not covered by the program depends on the client's financial situation
To be eligible, applicants must:
- be a permanent Ontario resident
- be a person with a substantial impairment that is ongoing and/or recurring and is expected to last one year or more
- have an impairment that impedes mobility and results in substantial restriction in activities of daily living
- qualify financially
Complete the online assessment form to begin the application process.
Provides funding to eligible applicants for basic home and/or vehicle modifications which enables children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss, and participate fully in their communities.
Health Promotion Education for Seniors
Work: 905-522-3233
71 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1B6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all older adults.
Contact to register.
A free program that offers weekly group activities designed with the principles of health promotion for seniors. Group is facilitated by a Registered Nurse and focuses on participant driven activities and information aimed to reduce isolation and support high risk seniors.
Idlewyld Manor Long-Term Care
Work: 905-574-2000
Fax Number: 905-574-0482
Susan Hastings, Administrator
449 Sanatorium Rd, Hamilton, ON L9C 2A7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care , subsidies for standard (basic) rate may be available for eligible applicants
Applicants must meet Local Health Integration Network (HNHB-LHIN) criteria.
Apply through Local Health Integration Network (HNHB-LHIN 905-523-8600).
Accredited long-term care home offering nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis. Other services and amenities include: furnishings and bed linens, laundry and housekeeping, personal hygiene supplies, medical/clinical supplies and devices, meals and medication administration, pastoral services, and social and recreational programs.
Pine Villa Long-Term Care Home
Work: 905-573-4940
Susan Hastings, Administrator
490 Hamilton Regional Rd 8, Hamilton, ON L8G 4L4, Canada
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care , subsidies for standard (basic) rate may be available for eligible applicants
Applicants must meet Local Health Integration Network (HNHB-LHIN) criteria.
Apply through Local Health Integration Network (HNHB-LHIN 905-523-8600).
Accredited long-term care home offering nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis. Other services and amenities include: furnishings and bed linens, laundry and housekeeping, personal hygiene supplies, medical/clinical supplies and devices, meals and medication administration, pastoral services, and social and recreational programs.
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, PhysioInMotion
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-374-9746
Maureen Linehan, Manager of Rehabilitation Services
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, coverage is available through VAC, WSIB, and employee health plans, OHIP may cover services in specific situations, contact for details
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
A full service, mobile physiotherapy clinic that provides clinical physiotherapy in the client's home or office.
Other services offered include:
- virtual rehabilitation
- pool therapy
- stroke rehabilitation
- car accident rehabilitation
- athletic therapy/kinesiology
- acupuncture
- massage therapy
- vestibular rehabilitation
- neurological rehabilitation
Nursing Program, St. Joseph's Home Care
Work: 905-522-6887 x2252
Anne Kenderic, Community Support Coordinator
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, some fees may be covered by private health insurance
Open to all.
Contact for information.
Programs provide a variety of at-home services which are tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.
Services include:
- Nursing care
- Assistance administering medication
- Giving injections
- Changing dressings
- Providing advanced foot care
- Pain and symptom management
- Palliative care
- Providing teaching and health education support
- Assist clients in maintaining independent living
Victorian Order of Nurses General Home Visiting Nursing Program
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Seniors and persons with disabilities, or convalescing persons requiring home nursing support.
Contact HNHB Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) at 905-523-8600 or call VON Hamilton directly at 905-529-0700.
Offers a wide range of quality health care services in the client's home.
Services include:
- administering medication, medication reviews
- wound care, dressing changes
- intravenous therapy
- post surgical care
- dialysis
- pain and symptom management
- chronic disease management therapy
- ventilator care
- advanced foot care
- enterostomal care
- repiratory care
Victorian Order of Nurses Specialized Palliative Care Nursing and Volunteer Services
Work: 905-529-0700
Fax Number: 905-528-4113
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Seniors, people with a disability, and people facing a life threatening illness.
Contact HNHB Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) at 905-523-8600 or call VON Hamilton directly at 905-529-0700.
Provides a specialized team of visiting palliative nurses, who support clients facing life-threatening illness with the aim of promoting an optimum quality of life for clients' and their caregivers, with particular attention to physical comfort and emotional well-being. Care is offered in the client's home.
Advanced Foot Care, St. Joseph's Home Care
Work: 905-522-6887 x2217
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-463-6612
1550 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
Nurses provide advanced foot care for people of all ages. Care is delivered in clients’ homes, including retirement homes, or at community clinics.
Services include:
- clipping nails
- treating corns, calluses, ingrown nails, and thickened nails
- preventative foot care
- referral to other health professionals as required
Foot Care Medical Services, Hamilton Family Foot Care Clinic
Work: 905-575-9700
Fax Number: 905-575-0527
595 Upper Wellington St, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P8, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details, no services are covered by OHIP
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
Clinic specializing in diabetic and arthritic foot care, sports medicine, and children's conditions. House calls available for seniors and individuals with mobility issues.
Foot Care Clinic and In Home Foot Care Services
Work: 905-692-3464
Carole Taylor, Program Coordinator
4280 Binbrook Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0, Canada
Third Tuesday of each month
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Clinic: $25, In-Home Service: $45
Open to adults who are unable to otherwise access footcare due to physical, mental or financial limitations. Some restrictions apply.
Contact to book an appointment.
Glanbrook Community Services provides a clinic for care and treatment for feet by workers with foot care certification to those with physical, mental or financial issues. They also offer In-Home Foot Care Services.
St. Joseph's Villa Community Medical Clinics
Work: 905-627-9011 x2248
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7, Canada
Hours vary, services available by appointment only
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Open to all.
Contact to book an appointment.
Offers medical clinic services to residents of St. Joseph's Villa and older adults in the community.
Clinics include:
- Advanced Nursing Foot Care Services
- Dermatology Services
- Dental Servics
SE Health Foot Care Services
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-729-8050
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details, private insurance is accepted
Open to all.
Contact for information or complete the online application form.
Offers a variety of foot care services for older adults.
Services include:
- nail clipping and filing
- treating calluses, corns, and ingrown nails
- preventative treatments
- screening and assessment for skin and circulatory issues
Senior Mental Health Behavioural Inpatient Program
Work: 905-522-1155 x36202
Fax Number: 905-381-5617
Eric Van Raay, Admissions
Shelley Wright, Manager
100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L8P 3R2, Canada
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Seniors age 65 or younger who have an age-related cognitive decline.
Fax referral and supporting documents to West 5th Campus central intake at 905-381-5620. Call Eric Van Raay (social worker) at 905-522-1155 x36848 to arrange a pre-admission tour. Referring sources should call the unit or the community program with questions about eligibility.
Specialized service and treatment for individuals who have behaviours related to a diagnosis of dementia. Program provides service to Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) 4 (the regions of Niagara, Brant, and Halton). Program goal is to return clients to an appropriate care setting within their home community after assessment and development of a treatment plan.
Dundas Community Services Lunch and Learn
Work: 905-627-5461
Paula Baldini, Community Support Worker
139 Park St W, Dundas, ON L9H 1X8, Canada
Last Monday of each month
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Older adults and adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Contact for information.
Provides topical professional education, training, and seminars for caregivers and seniors. Sessions may include information such as advanced directives and senior safety.
Catholic Family Services of Hamilton Intensive Case Management for Seniors
Work: 905-527-3823 x279
Fax Number: 905-546-5779
Judit Zsoldos, Team Leader
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Seniors living in the City of Hamilton and seniors living with dementia.
By referral (including self-referral, family, and community professionals). Case coordinator meets with applicants at home to complete a comprehensive assessment to determine needs and goals.
Provides intensive case coordination with an in-depth personalized, flexible, and creative approach for seniors at risk and seniors with responsive behaviours relating to dementia.
Case Management for Seniors at Risk - Specializes in elder abuse, including physical, psychological/verbal, financial, neglect and/or self-neglect. Case coordinators offer home visits, where a comprehensive, holistic assessment of the client's situation is completed; then relevant, realistic, and attainable options are discussed. Consultations are offered via telephone for families/caregivers who do not wish to receive a home visit.
Case Management for Seniors Living with Dementia - This service aids not only the individual being referred, but the support system of this individual, as the case coordinator will collaborate with the family and other support systems to best assist the individual. The program is designed to connect individuals to community resources, prevent and decrease hospitalization, and advocate on behalf of the individuals who are referred.
Dundas Community Services Crisis and Intervention Assistance
Work: 905-627-5461
Fax Number: 905-627-5020
Paula Baldini, Community Support Worker
2 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Older adults and adults with disabilities.
Contact agency for information
One-on-One supports for coordinating services. Includes personal advocacy, community referrals, assistance with filling out forms, and intervention and supports for people facing homelessness, critical life changes, abuse, or isolation.
St. Matthew's House Seniors Crisis Intervention Program
Work: 905-523-5546 x230
Mel Delorme, Supervisor, Social Services
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Individuals who are at risk of homelessness or in need of crisis support.
Call or visit for information.
The program supports seniors who are at risk of homelessness and/or have an urgent situation that requires immediate supports. It develops goal oriented crisis support plans aimed to assist individuals in stabilizing their current crisis and connects individuals with the most appropriate community services. A plan of care is created that responds to the presented crisis. The program also provides short term case management (up to 3 months) as well as linkages and referrals to long term community supports.
Veteran Affairs Canada Veteran Services
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-522-2122
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-522-2022
TTY Number: 1-833-921-0071
Fax Number: 905-572-2271
55 Bay St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 3P7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Veterans and their dependents and families.
Contact for information.
Offers a wide variety of services for Canadian Veterans and their families. This includes: programs to assist them after an injury or during the transition from military to civilian life, allowances and benefits, income support payments, rehabilitation, health care benefits and funding for long term care.
Catholic Family Services Hamilton/Halton Gatekeepers Program
Work: 905-527-3823 x279
Toll-Free Number: 1-877-527-3823
Judit Zsoldos, Team Leader
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Clients display:
- Signs of extreme personal neglect: poor hygiene, body odour, wearing dirty or inappropriate clothing
- Signs of extreme domestic neglect: home is in severe disrepair, bad odours, excessive clutter, neglected pets, and lack of food
- Signs of excessive hoarding
- Social withdrawal
- Refusal of assistance
- Lack of concern about living condition
Referral form is available online and can be filled out and faxed to 905-546-5779. Contact for more information.
Works in conjunction with health and social service community partners, to identify seniors living in severe self-neglect, known as “Diogenes Syndrome”. This service is intended to increase access to support services for vulnerable and at-risk seniors and prevent the need for other services such as hospitalization and long term care.
Canadian Hearing Services Support Groups and Counselling
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-518-0000
TTY Number: 1-877-215-9530
50 Dundurn St S, Hamilton, ON L8P, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Some programs have specific eligibility requirements for individuals age 55 and older or newcomers to Canada.
Contact for information.
Provides professional counselling and support groups for deaf and hard of hearing people living with mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, stress, abuse, and other challenges.
General counselling services are available as well as services targeted for individuals age 55 and older or for newcomers to Canada.
NeedaDoc.ca
:
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all residents of Hamilton.
Various services may require referrals, no registration or referral required to access the website
An online service of Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Joseph's Healthcare, and McMaster University designed to aid individuals and families in navigating the health related services in the city of Hamilton.
Website contains information for local urgent care centres, hospital emergency departments, family doctors, managing chronic illness, prescriptions, and mental health.
Telehealth Ontario
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-797-0000
TTY Number: 1-866-797-0007
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all residents of Ontario.
No referral required.
A free, confidential telephone service which provides health advice or general health information from a registered nurse.
In emergency situations a person should always call 911.
Also offers 24/7 Breastfeeding support line. Breastfeeding experts available 24/7 to answer questions, provide breastfeeding plans, and provide referrals to in-person breastfeeding services in Hamilton.