Record #: BAR4432
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Nov 2023

Description

Description (Service) Programs designed to advocate for and to engage and support Older Adults
  • Community Programs/Events: to reduce social isolation; may include Slow Cooker Club, Generations Over Dinner, Everybody's Birthday, GrandPals, Scrabble Club, Friendship Bench
  • Community Resource Consultation: connecting Older Adults to community supports for mental health and addiction services, housing services, employment services, financial assistance and volunteer/social opportunities
  • Volunteer Opportunities: older adults have an opportunity to volunteer to support some programs such as GrandPals, Scrabble Club, Friendship Bench
  • Education/Advocacy Workshops & Presentations: topics include Ageism, Caregiver Resilience, Communication Strategies, Self-care Practices, Mental Health Awareness

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, timing of specific program components vary, visit CFS's website for details
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Older Adults 55 yrs and up
Application
  • Call 705-627-1716 or email JWickens@cfssc.ca
  • Referrals accepted by family members, caregivers or by self-referral
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
20 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 2C6
Intersection Anne St S and Dunlop St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-726-2503
Toll Free Phone 1-888-726-2503
Fax 705-726-2570
E-Mail info@cfssc.ca
Website cfssc.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFSCounselling
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfscounselling
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cfscounselling
X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cfscounselling
Primary Contact Jenna Wickens, MatureMinds Coordinator; Phone: (Cell) 705-627-1716; Email: JWickens@cfssc.ca
Alternate Contact Amanda Fellows, Manager of Community Programs; Phone: (Bus) 705-726-2503, Ext 113; Email: afellows@cfssc.ca

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