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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0295 | Last Full Update: 02 Jul 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Former Name | Let's Get Together Program |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Richmond Rd and Carling Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Socialization and Mental Health Support Group for older adults * members are are provided with opportunities to socialize, develop friendships, and engage in leisure, education and wellness activities in a safe, structured & supportive setting Activities include: * creative arts * exercises and physically active group games * board games, puzzles and cards * entertainment, singing & dancing * billiards * computer games and iPad activities * laughter yoga and meditation * baking * birthday, holiday and multi-cultural celebrations * Bingo * inter-generational activities |
| Hours | Program Mon, Wed, Thu 9 am-3 pm * Office 8 am-4 pm |
| Dates | Closed over Christmas Holidays |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | City of Ottawa; the boundaries for transportation are: North-South: Hunt Club Rd and Ottawa River * East-West: Moodie Dr and Preston St |
| Eligibility | Ages: 60 year(s) and up Isolated adults over 60 living with mental health issues |
| Application | Apply through the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), toll free 310-2222 or 1-800-538-0520, or www.caredove.com |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - Program: $10; $12.50 for transportation (2018) ; Fee assistance available. |
| Service Categories | Adult Day Programs ~ Mood Disorders ; Psychiatric Day Treatment ~ Mood Disorders |
| Waiting List | Yes |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-721-6496 |
| Fax | 613-721-6708 |
| info@carefor.ca | |
| Website | carefor.ca/services/?comaction=view&cid=10&id=24 |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Beth Monaco, Carefor Community Support Services Manager; Phone: 613-740-5784; Email: bmonaco@carefor.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Cheryl Conway, Programs Supervisor; Phone: 613-721-6496; Email: cconway@carefor.ca |
| Primary Executive | Steve Perry, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-749-7557; Email: sperry@carefor.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Robin Meyers, Director, Carefor Community Support Services; Phone: 613-749-7557 * 613-749-0239; Email: rmeyers@carefor.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1897; Let's Get Together Program 2001 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119284768 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * books * directories |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | Yes, by Accreditation Canada * Member of the Ontario Community Support Association |