Information about health and wellness services, programs and benefits to support your physical and emotional well-being.
| Home and Community Care Support Services |
Central intake organization to access government-funded in-home healthcare and support services. Connect with a Care Coordinator who acts as a single point of access to services such as:
Home and Community Care Support Services – Central East
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| Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program |
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Ontario residents with a valid OHIP card are automatically enrolled into the ODB program on the first of the month after turning 65 years of age. Covers most of the cost of over 4,400 prescription drugs, some nutrition products and diabetic testing agents. Learn more about the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program Ministry of Health
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| Ontario Drug Benefit Program – Seniors Co-Payment |
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Additional government subsidy for low income seniors to help cover more of the cost of prescription drugs. Eligible residents must apply. Ministry of Health
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| MedsCheck Program |
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Program allows eligible Ontario residents the opportunity to schedule a free meeting with a Pharmacist to discuss current medications to ensure proper and safe use. Learn about eligibility for the MedsCheck Program Ministry of Health
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| Find a Doctor – Health Care Connect |
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Publicly-accessible service that helps people find a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients.
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| Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) |
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Government funded dental care program. Provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older. Eligible residents must apply. Learn about eligibility for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Ministry of Health
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| Dental Services – Low Cost |
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Durham College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Learn more about the Durham College Dental Hygiene Clinic Keep Smiling Dental Hygiene
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| Find a Dentist – Ontario Dental Association |
Publicly-accessible online search tool that helps people find a dentist in their area.
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| Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) |
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Any Ontario resident who has a long-term physical disability and requires the use of a device for six months or longer may be eligible to receive funding assistance towards personalized assistive devices to help them live more independently. Learn more about the Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Ministry of Health
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| OHIP Vision Care |
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OHIP covers an annual eye examination for residents under 20 and over 64 years of age, provided by either an optometrist or physician. Learn more about OHIP Vision Care Ministry of Health
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| OHIP Physiotherapy |
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Residents 65 years of age or older with a valid OHIP card are eligible for government-funded physiotherapy. Includes both in-home and in-clinic services. Must have a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral to access physiotherapy services. In-home physiotherapy must be requested through Home and Community Care Support Services – Central East Learn more about OHIP Physiotherapy Ministry of Health
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| Hearing Care – Canadian Hearing Society |
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Provides information on hearing health, communication devices, and other available services (e.g. interpretation, captioning, hearing tests). Counsellors provide home visits, education, demonstrations and recommendations for communication devices. Learn about Hearing Care through the Canadian Hearing Society Canadian Hearing Society – Durham Region
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| Mental Health Counselling & Support Services |
Canadian Mental Health Association – Durham Region
Community Care Durham: COPE Mental Health Program
Distress Centre Durham Crisis Line
Durham Mental Health Services
Lakeridge Health – Ajax Pickering Hospital
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences – Prompt Clinic
VV’s Adult Support Centre Corp – Senior Counselling
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| Addiction Counselling Services |
Alcoholics Anonymous – Durham Region
Central Lake Ontario Narcotics Anonymous
Lakeridge Health Oshawa – Pinewood Centre
Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline
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| Bereavement Support |
| Community Care Durham: COPE Mental Health Program 1420 Bayly St., Unit 6, Pickering
VON Durham |
| Friendly Calling Programs |
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Telephone support for seniors. Calls provide emotional support, safety check-ins, offer resource information, and reduce feelings of isolation. Community Care Durham – Ajax/Pickering
Distress Centre Durham – Senior Reassurance Homebound Wellness Centre Inc.
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| In-Home Respite |
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Provides planned short-term breaks for caregivers. Professionals, such as personal support workers or registered nurses, provide in-home care allowing the regular caregiver to step away, take a break and recharge, as well as handle their own daily affairs. Fee for services apply. Ajax Meridian Home Care Services
Alternative Home Care
Community Care Durham – Ajax Pickering Homebound Wellness Centre Inc.
Home Care 4U
Home Instead Senior Care
HomeWell Care Services Right At Home Canada
Senior Helpers Durham Region
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| Respite Day Programs |
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Respite day programs provide caregivers with a safe and supported place to drop-off their loved one for a few hours or the entire day. Programs provide social interaction, activities, and snacks/meals in a supervised group setting. Programs accepting self-referred clients: Community Care Durham – Ajax-Pickering The Lighthouse Retreat Inc.
VON Durham – Day Hospice
Programs requiring referral from Home and Community Care Support Services (Toll Free: 1-800-263-3877): Centre D'Accueil Heritage – French-Speaking Adult Day Program
Hillside Estates Adult Day Program
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| Hospice Palliative Care |
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Hospice palliative care is aimed at relieving suffering and improving the quality of life for persons living with advanced illnesses. VON Durham Hospice Services
Fee for Service Providers: Ajax Meridian Home Care Services
Alternative Home Care
HomeWell Care Services
Right At Home Canada
The Lighthouse Retreat Inc.
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| Foot Care Clinics |
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Foot care professionals (registered nurses and/or, chiropodist), assess and treat skin, nail and foot conditions and can advise on preventative treatment. Fee for service. Ajax Foot Clinic and Orthotic Centre
Community Care Durham – Ajax and Pickering Foot Care Academy
Homebound Wellness Centre Inc.
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| Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs |
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Exercise and Falls Prevention Programs help seniors stay healthy, active and mobile. Residents 65 years and older can join Exercise and Falls Prevention classes free of charge in their community. Community Care Durham – Ajax and Pickering The Lighthouse Retreat |
| Medical and Safety Alert Programs |
| MedicAlert® Safely Home® Program Helps police and emergency responders identify a person living with dementia who has gone missing and assists them to return home safely
Finding Your Way® Alzheimer Society of Ontario Phillips Lifeline
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| Nutrition |
| Canada’s Food Guide Helps Canadians find the right balance of nutrition and activity to stay fit and healthy.
Dietitians of Canada Durham Region Health Department Durham Health Connection Line
Telehealth Ontario
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