Community Support Services of Niagara

St Catharines Office, Safety at Home
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Record #: NIA2329 Last Modified: 05 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 20 Dec 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
320 Vansickle Rd, Unit 3
St Catharines, ON L2S 0B4
 
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Office Phone905-682-3800 ext 32
Toll Free Phone1-866-283-1931 ext 32
Fax905-682-2957
Websitewww.cssn.on.ca
AccessibilityNot applicable - service provided in client home
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionSafety at Home provides free home assessments and recommendations to help seniors remain healthy, safe and independent in their homes. Services include referrals to other supports, options for the installation of grab bars, home repairs, modifications and snow removal. 
 
The program also offers falls prevention education and assistive devices options. Public education wellness speaker can also be requested. 
 
Snow Buddies Student volunteers are matched with a senior, to help keep their driveway/pathway clear of snow. This assistance is aimed to help prevent falls. Snow Buddies will make themselves available when they are called by their matched senior or when there is a snowfall. Volunteer application also available on the CSSN website. Call or email for more information about becoming a volunteer Snow Buddy. In addition new this year: Leaf Buddies, volunteers are also needed to rake leaves for seniors. 
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HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 60 year(s) and up
LanguagesEnglish ; will try to accommodate other languages
ApplicationIntake procedure - self referral
FeesNone - Assessment
Subjects
Service CategoriesBalance Screening ; Fall Prevention Programs ~ Older Adults ; Fall Prevention Programs ~ Outreach Programs ; Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services ; Residential Snow Shoveling ; Yard Work
See Also TermsAccessibility Information ; Balance Screening ; Fall Prevention Programs ; Frail Elderly ; Geriatric Assessment ; Home Barrier Removal Grants ; Home Barrier Removal Loans ; Physical Therapy ; Physical/Occupational Therapy Aids ; Snow Clearance/Street Salting ; Street Outreach Programs ; Workplace Evaluation/Modification ; Yard Waste Recycling
SubjectsAdults ; Assistive devices ; Home adaptations ; Home help ; Information and referral ; Injuries ; Preventive measures ; Property maintenance services ; Repairs ; Seniors ; Snow removal ; Speakers bureaus ; Volunteer opportunities