Community Care Northumberland

Application

No referral required - Call

Eligibility / Target Population

Dependent on program

Fees

Some nominal fees may apply

Executives

Leiann Peart - Director of Client Services
l.peart@commcare.ca

Contacts

Patti Aitken - Manager of Wellness Services
p.aitken@commcare.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

Northumberland County

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Local agency of Community Care Northumberland.

A multi-service, volunteer based community support organization serving residents in Brighton with the delivery of the following programs and services:
Friendly Visiting
Community Diners (see separate listing)
Home at Last
Home Help and Home Maintenance Programs
Hospice Palliative Care Programs and Bereavement Support (1-855-473-8875)
Information and Referral
Meals on Wheels Programs, hot and frozen meal options
Personal Distress Alarms
Supports for Caregivers
Telephone Security Checks
Transportation Services
Accessible Transportation (866-768-7778)
Wellness, Social and Recreational Programs for Seniors
Social Group for senior men and women. Call for more information.

Friendly Visiting Volunteer provided on a one to one basis to visit on a regular basis * visit activities may be playing cards, walks, crafts, conversation * volunteers are screened * can provide service for persons with dementia
Home At Last - Hospital Transition Program Transitional supports when being discharged from hospitals in Northumberland County
Home Help and Maintenance Program Assistance with light cleaning * shopping * meal preparation
Hospice Palliative Care Program - Visiting Hospice Service Trained volunteers provide emotional, psychological, spiritual and social supports
Meals On Wheels Nutritious hot or frozen meals are delivered during the noon hour by volunteers to the person's home * special diets can be accommodated
Personal Distress Alarms Medical alert system * allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button * 24-hour emergency response
Specialized Transportation - Accessible and Rural Services Rural transportation within Northumberland County. Accessible transportation for people with physical and or functional disabilities. Clients must be pre-registered before using the system. Curb to curb service. Fee involved.
Support and Care for Caregivers Assistance with the on-going responsibilities of caregivers who are caring for a loved one, friend or neighbor * peer support and discussion for caregivers and family and friends to share coping strategies and information on resources
Telephone Reassurance Calls Regular telephone contact provided in order to provide reassurance and arrange for assistance if necessary * normally short five minute calls at regular, prearranged times or when family and friends are away
Wellness Programs Social and recreational activities * program offerings vary
- hobby based clubs
- men's group
- ladies group
- fitness programs