Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin - London Community Support Services

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:

London Community Support Services

Organization:

Victorian Order of Nurses - Middlesex-Elgin

Phone Numbers:

Administration: 519-659-2273

Fax:

519-659-6191

Website:

www.vonme.ca

Address:

1151 Florence St, Suite 100
London, ON
N5W 2M7

Intersection:

Eleanor St and Florence St

Location:

London (East)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Executives:

Debra Selwyn - Director, Home and Community Care

Contacts:

Dee-Ann Vickers - Care and Service Manager, Community Support Services
519-659-2273 ext 22348 * dee-ann.vickers@von.ca

Service Description:

Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible

Home At Last - Identifies older adults in local hospitals who have limited supports upon discharge

Home Help Program - Assistance with daily chores, such as laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, and meal preparation * home helpers visit weekly, bi-weekly, monthly (every 4 weeks)

SMART Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors - Group exercise and falls prevention classes for older adults and people with mobility issues and chronic conditions * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls

Volunteer Visiting - Support program that matches volunteers with a senior or adult with a disability for one-on-one visits in the client's home or a weekly chat over the phone * visits are regular and may also include enjoyable activities outside of the home

Wellness Link - Programs to support independent living for seniors and adults with disabilities are offered at London Housing Corporation rent-geared-to-income apartments

Services and Programs:

Assisted Living

Fees:

Varies per program

Application:

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Languages:

English

Area(s) Served:

London and area