Mary Centre - Region of Peel
Community Connections - Elder and Adult Connections Services
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Record #:
CWL1199
Last Modified:
24 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
18 Sep 2024
Record Details
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Description & Services
| Description | Program for developmentally challenged seniors and adults * involvement in the community through education, recreation and volunteer activities * offer two types of community connections services: Individual service: (one-on-one) matches people with a direct support employee. Together, they plan activities according to personal interests. Utilize community resources such as public libraries, recreational and senior centres, schools, parks and special events to participate in fun and interesting excursions. In addition, working on skills such as banking, budgeting, menu planning, meal preparation, grocery shopping, household management, community safety and knowledge are examples of the focus of this program. This service can be considered as what we formerly referred to as In-Home Respite Services For adults interested in meeting new people are offered the Networking service, which is a group gathering. A small network of people will meet to enjoy activities together. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn important social, communication, cultural, educational and vocational skills that they can transition to community experiences |
| Areas Served | Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Adults with a developmental disability who are deemed eligible for service by DSO Elder Connections: Supports for people 55 years and over Adult Connections: supports people 54 years and below |
| Application | All referrals for programs must be made through the DSO (Developmental Services Ontario |
| Fees | Set fee for some programs |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | 1 Bartley Bull Pkwy, Suite 18 Brampton, ON L6W 3T7 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Main St S and Steeles Ave E |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-866-6300 |
| Fax | 905-866-6304 |
| Website | https://www.marycentre.com/community-connections/#community-connections |
| Primary Contact | Marianne Vico, Director of Services - Peel; Phone: 905-866-6300 ext 221; Email: mvico@marycentre.com |
| Primary Executive | Don Walker, Executive Director, Mary Centre; Phone: 416-630-5533; Email: dwalker@marycentre.com |
Other Details
| Established | 1988 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Developmental disabilities ; Outreach ; Seniors |