Senior
We’ve made connecting with CMHA easy. If you or someone you know needs help, you can start today by browsing through the program information provided on this site. CMHA is here to help and to educate everyone: young people, adults, family members, friends, and caregivers. Together let’s erase the stigma of mental health so that everyone feels comfortable accessing services. There are locations throughout York Region in every town. The multitude of services include programs for Youth (12-25), Adults, Support including Gender Affirming Health Clinics, Supports for newcomers, Seniors, and a Transition program from hospital to home and much more.
If this is an emergency go to your nearest hospital, call 911, or call a crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
Located in Richmond Hill, the centre provides support, counsel and guides individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and faiths. Programs are focused on Immigrants and Refugees, including settlement services, Senior Programs, Wellness programs and an Integration Network Program. Check out the calendars for events in your own language.
Programs are listed on the main page and easily found. Here are some examples:
Discover the possibilities for living at home longer, In Home Services; Stay safe for better quality of independent living; Support for Caregivers, Facilitate independent living with our driver services!
Toronto based, this organization has a calendar of Jewish Holiday programs, as well as, a wide array of programs for Women, Seniors and Hebrew Language classes and computer classes among others.
To provide a safe and welcoming space to meet the social and cultural needs of the Iranian-Canadian Community with the special focus on providing programs and services to newcomers, youth, and seniors. Our aim is to strengthen the capacity of the Farsi-Speaking community through education, social integration, community development and newcomer services.
Bradford and Vaughan offices provide programs to marginalized, Newcomers, Individuals on Social Assistance, and those laid off. For Seniors (See Health & Wellness) Training and placement for entrepreneurship, Family and Child Services under Community Development and Settlement and Skills Training. These are all accessible from the Home Page.
In partnership with CMHA - York Region, the Aging at Home program provides support services to individuals who identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, Inuit), aged 45 and up that reside in the York and South Simcoe regions such as: Home visits/companionship
• Light housekeeping
• Transportation (to medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacy, group programs, etc.)
• Congregate dining/feasts
• Culturally based group programs (ex. Traditional crafts, cooking, drum circles)
From the home page, hover your mouse over "We Offer" at the top of the page. You will find information on the following and more:
Adult Day Program Virtual Programs
Personal Care
Meals on Wheels
Care Management
Chat group for men age 55+
English conversation groups
Caregiver support group in Cantonese
Care management support groups
Located in Vaughan, the clothing and footwear firm that supplies clothing and specialty footwear to seniors and the physically challenged, providing easy dressing solutions for any level of mobility * adaptive clothing and footwear is designed specifically for those facing physical challenges or for elderly seniors with arthritic, handicapped, disabled and/or lowered mobility issues * adaptive clothing incorporates domes/snaps, VELCRO, Easy Touch and Zipper closures in order to facilitate ease of dressing * free shipping and discount offers available
Some highlights of the programs include programs for seniors who feel isolated, South Asian Adult Day Program, and a Fall Prevention Program. There is also resident led programs such as Zumba and Tai Chi and more.
A care home is a place you rent, where you get health care services, attendant care, or help with daily living. If you live in a care home, you are a tenant and have legal rights. https://www.cleo.on.ca/sites/default/files/book_pdfs/carehome.pdf
Our dental programs are delivered by registered dental hygienists and certified dental assistants. Dental treatment is provided by community dentists who are paid by the program. Our goal is to promote oral health, prevent dental disease and treat eligible clients. On this page your will find information including:
Dental Screening
Preventive Dental Clinics
Regular Dental Coverage
Seniors Dental Program
Urgent or Emergency Dental Coverage Your Oral Health
Sites are in Vaughan and Keswick providing services focused to youth, seniors and families. Here are some examples of programs. Take a look to view all of the programs available!
• Physical activity
• Socialization and capacity building
• After-school teen and youth groups
• Support groups
• Child development and school readiness
• Diabetes Education Program