Good Companions (The)Day Support Program |
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| Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website | ||||
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| Address | 670 Albert St Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2 ![]() | |||
| Intersection | Empress St | |||
| Located In Community | Ottawa | |||
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules | |||
| Parking | Pay parking lot | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Office Phone | 613-236-0428 | |||
| Fax | 613-230-2095 | |||
| info@thegoodcompanions.ca | ||||
| Website | www.thegoodcompanions.ca | |||
| Description and Services | ||||
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * Program Mon, Wed, Thu 9:30 am-2:30 pm | |||
| Dates | Closed between Christmas and New Year's and all statutory holidays. | |||
| Description | The objectives of the program are * to enhance well-being by providing appropriate social, physical and mental stimulation in a supportive group environment * to strengthen the ability to remain independent for as long as possible * to provide respite to caregivers The Program offers: Opportunities to socialize and form friendships * intellectual stimulation in the form of quizzes, discussion groups, question-and-answer periods * activities in the form of games, films, sing songs, speakers or entertainers and occasional outings * chair exercises * a nutritious lunch and refreshments * arrangements for special diets are possible * non-denominational chapel service * counselling and referral services * assistance with transportation to and from the centre, as required * other services available include foot care, hair care, well-being clinic, clothing alterations, nearly new clothing shop, tuck shop and more. | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up Seniors 55 years of age and older with special needs who require minimal assistance with the activities of daily living | |||
| Application | Call the Program Coordinator at 613-236-0428 ext 200 | |||
| Fees | Membership - $32 membership fee ; Program - Daily program fee * $15 per day, billed to the participant or caregiver monthly, includes lunch | |||
| Languages of Service | English | |||
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Primary Contact | Penny Durocher, Program Coordinator; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 200; Email: pdurocher@thegoodcompanions.ca | |||
| Primary Executive | Ann McSweeney, Executive Director; Phone: 613-236-0428 ext 290; Email: amcsweeney@thegoodcompanions.ca | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Beauty salons ; Charitable status ; Clothing ; Day programs ; Foot care ; Nonprofit organizations ; Recreation ; Seniors ; Socially isolated adults ; Used goods | |||
| Broader Terms | Adults ; Age groups ; Business organizations ; Businesses ; Health services ; Organizations ; Patient care ; Service businesses ; Treatments | |||

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