Circle of Care Programs and Services
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Description & Services
Description	Services offered:    Home Support Services - help with personal care, such as bathing, grooming and dressing * homemaking and light housekeeping * caregiver relief * emergency care * specialized service for alzheimer’s, palliative, mental health, and acquired brain injury.     Community Support Services - social work; transportation; Kosher meals on wheels; day centre for seniors with dementia; community case management; community hospice; supportive housing; supports for older adults facing abuse; diner's clubs; phone pals; volunteer visiting; workplace immunization clinics; caregiver supports    Social Work and Support Groups - Social Workers/experienced facilitators offer knowledgeable guidance and friendly support in a safe group environment to make positive life changes * provide information and consultation * assessment and referral * individual and family supportive counseling * case management * facilitating linkages and service access * home visits, telephone check-ups and office interviews * community and provider educational workshops * hope through healing     Spousal Bereavement Group * group Counselling * support groups address the challenges of aging, abuse, loss and caregiving    Kosher Meals on Wheels - deliver kosher meals every weekday * All meals are prepared under the supervision of the Kashruth Council of Toronto * Meals are prepared and delivered to clients for same-day dining or frozen for future use    Volunteer Supported Services - dedicated volunteer visitors provide meaningful one-to-one social contact to older homebound individuals * Caring Phone Pals make regular calls to isolated seniors for a friendly chat and to check on their safety and well-being * The Let’s Get Together group provides frail and isolated older adults the opportunity to meet on a monthly basis     Hospice - The hospice program provides compassionate in-home care and support to individuals who face life-threatening illness, their families and caregivers    Transportation - qualified drivers trained in first aid and CPR provide safe, reliable and on-time transportation     Older Adults Facing abuse - abuse services are provided by registered Social Workers and client safety, privacy and confidentiality are assured at all times. Clients can access supportive counselling to address physical, verbal, emotional and financial abuse and neglect * work with qualified Social Workers to assess personal needs and identify services that are appropriate * develop a safety plan to minimize risk at home * receive critical information and referrals to legal, financial and community resources    Family Caregiver Connections - services include education, outreach, supportive counseling, group counseling, respite care, couples support group, caregiving and depression support group, transportation, Kosher Meals on Wheels, service coordination and a caregiver information line    Day Centre for Seniors - provides an inviting, safe place for members to socialize and participate in a variety of Jewish, recreational, social, and therapeutic programming
Hours	Office - 7 days a week, 7 am - 8:30 pm
Areas Served	Etobicoke ; North York ; Toronto ; York Region
Boundaries	Vary by servicce
Fees	Service - Subsidies are available to those who qualify ; Individuals qualifying for service through CCAC do not pay
Languages	English ; Services offered in a 24 languages
Contact Information
Address	4211 Yonge Street, Ste 401 Toronto, ON M2P 2A9   View Google Map
Intersection	Yonge St/ Wilson Ave
Office Phone	416-635-2860
Fax	416-635-1692
After Hours Phone	416-635-2860
Crisis Phone	416-635-2860
Toll Free Phone	1-855-422-7301
E-Mail	info@circleofcare.com
Website	www.circleofcare.com
Primary Contact	Sonia Ranieri, Client Service Manager, Circle of Care; Phone: 416-635-2900 ext 442; Email: sranieri@circleofcare.com
Alternate Contact	Jamie Arthur, Director of People and Organizational Development, Circle of Care; Phone: 416-635-2900 ext 485; Email: jarthur@circleofcare.com
Primary Executive	Michael Scheinert, President/CEO, Circle of Care; Phone: 416-635-2900 ext 451; Email: mscheinert@circleofcare.com
Alternate Executive	Debbie Taylor, Vice President of Client Services, Circle of Care; Phone: 416-635-2900 ext 464
Volunteer Coordinator	Lysa Springer, Volunteer Manager; Phone: 416-635-2900 ext 496; Email: lspringer@circleofcare.com
Other Details
Print Material	Available by calling Arnold Foss, Director of Communications, 416-635-2900 ext. 433.
Established	1974
Funding	Provincial ; Grants ; Fees ; Private ; Central LHIN, United Way Toronto, City of Toronto, UJA Federation, Claims Conference, fee for service; private donations
Service Level	(30) Provincial Government ; (60) Commercial
Subjects
Subjects	Alzheimer disease ; Bereavement ; Caregiver relief ; Counselling ; Day programs ; Educational resources ; Elder abuse ; Friendly visiting ; Home support ; Hospices ; Immunization ; Information and referral ; Meals on wheels ; Mental health services ; Respite care ; Support groups ; Supportive housing ; Telephone support ; Transportation