Dufferin County Community Support Services
Record #:
CWL0191
Last Modified:
18 Jan 2024
Last Full Update:
20 Sep 2023
Record Details
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | DCCSS |
| Description | Multi service agency * community support services to older adults and people with disabilities •promotes and maintains client independence •arranges for support and relief to caregivers •links clients to appropriate community resources Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referralto other community services Services: •adult day program (only in main office) •home help •respite •transportation •meals on wheels/frozen meal program •friendly visiting •home maintenance •volunteers •congregate dining (main location) •bathing program •assisted living •PSW transportation escort •Bridging You Home Program |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Dufferin County |
| Eligibility | Older adults and disabled adults over the age of 18, living in Dufferin County |
| Fees | Set fee for some programs |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | Mel Lloyd Centre 167 Centre Street, Entrance E Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8 |
| Intersection | Victoria St and Main St E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 519-925-5452 |
| Fax | 519-925-3742 |
| dccss@dufferincounty.ca | |
| Website | https://www.dufferincounty.ca/services/community-support-services |
| Primary Contact | Christine DelMedico, Reception |
| Alternate Contact | Kelly Welsh-Burns, Client Services Coordinator |
| Primary Executive | Kurtis Krepps, Manager, Community Support Services; Phone: 519-925-2140 ext 5235; Email: kkrepps@dufferincounty.ca |
Other Details
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Dufferin County ; Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Adults ; Congregate dining ; Day programs ; Disabilities ; Friendly visiting ; Home help ; Home support ; Meals on wheels ; Physical disabilities ; Respite care ; Seniors ; Transportation ; Volunteer opportunities |