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Program:
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Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
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Teletype:
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1-800-567-5803
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Crisis:
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1-800-268-7708
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Address:
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Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
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Intersection:
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16th St E and 16th Ave E
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Location:
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North Grey
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Robert Tomljenovic - Area Director
1-866-522-2122 * robert.tomljenovic@veterans.gc.ca
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Service Description:
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Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes
Assists with the costs of certain services such as:
- grounds maintenance
- housekeeping
- nutrition services such as Meals on Wheels
- health and support services
- transportation services
- care services such as nursing or personal assistance
- home adaptations
- ambulatory health care to services outside the home
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call, meet with counsellor or visit website for forms and detailed information * services provided in veterans homes and at office locations
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Veterans who need home care services and have qualified for a disability benefit, for the War Veterans Allowance, or receive Prisoner of War Compensation, orare eligible for, but can’t access, a bed in a long term care facility
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Note:
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French publications and website * French services through the National Toll-Free number
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Area(s) Served:
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Grey and Bruce
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Last Updated:
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11/1/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=12533
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