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COVID-19 Service Change: Meals on Wheels, in-home nursing and home support continue. Volunteer visiting may continue via phone. Adult day program transitioned to virtual program model. SMART/exercise and falls prevention classes, congregate dining, foot care, caregiver programs and chronic pain management program are suspended. See Program Changes for more information.
Program: Volunteer Visiting  
Organization: Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin
Elgin-St Thomas Office - Community Support Services
Phone Numbers: St Thomas: 519-637-6408
East Elgin: 519-765-2999
Toll-Free: Intake and Client Services: 1-800-201-0909
Fax: 519-631-4798
Email: elgin.intake@von.ca
Website: von.ca/en/von-care/volunteer-visiting
Address:
175 S Edgeware Rd
St Thomas, ON
N5P 4C4
Intersection: S Edgeware Rd and Burwell Rd
Location: St Thomas
Accessibility Notes: Service provided in-home
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care
debra.selwyn@von.ca
Contacts: Jill Smith - Manager, Home and Community Care
jill.smith@von.ca
Service Description: Regular volunteer visits to older adults and people with disabilities, who live alone * volunteers visitors are matched one-to-one with clients to provide companionship and support * visits may also include activities outside the home
Fees: Free
Application: Call * no referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Older adults and adults with disabilities, who live alone
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Elgin County and area
See Also: Friendly Visiting

This information was last completely updated on 7/4/2024

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