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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA2329 | Last Modified: 14 May 2018 | Last Full Update: 26 Jun 2017 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-682-3800 ext 28 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-283-1931 ext 28 |
| Fax | 905-682-2957 |
| lelliott@cssn.ca | |
| Website | www.cssn.ca |
| Primary Contact | Laurie Elliott-Leach, Safety at Home Program Lead; Phone: 905-682-3800 ext 28 |
| Alternate Contact | Darlene Upper, Leaf and Snow Buddies Coordinator; Phone: 905-682-3800 ext 35; Email: dupper@cssn.ca |
| Primary Executive | Carolyn Askeland, Executive Director; Phone: 905-682-3800 ext 22; Email: caskeland@cssn.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Laura Dumas, Program Manager; Phone: 905-682-3800 ext 25; Email: ldumas@cssn.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Vansickle Rd, between Fourth Ave and St Paul St W |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides home assessments and recommendations at no cost, to help seniors remain safe and independent in their homes.
Falls prevention education program provided to seniors and caregivers; community and professional presentations, ‘Wellness Guest Speaker’ can also be requested. Safety at Home(SAH) - services include: free home assessments * referrals for installation of assistive devices, minor home repairs and modifications * referrals to other agencies * assistive devices subsidies and coordination of installation, for those who qualify (ie grab bars) * fall prevention education * community and professional presentations * Leaf and Snow Buddie volunteer Leaf & Snow Buddies match volunteers with their elderly neighbours to help keep their driveway and sidewalk clear of snow in the winter and rake leaves in the fall. If volunteers are students, they may obtain community services hours for school credit. This service is aimed to help prevent falls and is a wonderful intergenerational opportunity. Connect via Facebook (facebook.com/pages/Niagara-Snow-Buddies-Group-Page) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SnowBuddiesCSSN) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm |
| Eligibility | Ages: 55 year(s) and up 55 and over and seniors at risk of falls |
| Application | Referrals from health care providers, caregivers, family members and self referrals accepted Leaf and Snow Buddies Program: volunteer and participant applications can be downloaded from the website. |
| Languages | English ; will try to accommodate other languages |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - service provided in client home |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Provincial - HNHB Local Health Integrated Network |
| Service Categories | Fall Prevention Programs ; Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services ; Home Safety Evaluations ; Residential Snow Shovelling ~ Older Adults ; Yard Maintenance ~ Older Adults |
| Resources | Rack card brochure; hand outs given at presentations |