Useful Community Links
Services and Supports are an important part of Aging in Place.
These links provide a quick reference to some of the services available to you in our community. 
 

Local Community Information Links

Caregiver Supports

Provides free professional-level healthcare training for the family member audience through an interactive online learning environment.  
 
Site provides a first stop to find services and supports in the community.
 
Site provides list of services in the Ottawa area, including caregiver support services, respite care, adult day programs, and more. 
 
Provides support, coaching, education and activities for everyone impacted by dementia.
 
The OCO exists to support Ontario's 4 million caregivers by being their one point of access to information, so they have what they need to be successful in their role.  
 
 
 

Continued Learning

The Probus Club of Western Ottawa is part of the International Organization of Probus Clubs designed to serve the retired and semi-retired community.
The Kanata Club meets the second Tuesday of each month except during July and August. The morning begins at 10:00 a.m. for socialization and signing up for activities followed by a speaker. The Speaker Series topics are varied, interesting and stimulating. Special social events and outings occur throughout the year.  Western Ottawa Probus meets at the Kanata Baptist Church, 465 Hazeldean Road, Kanata.  
For more information checkout the Probus Club website
 
 
 
The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal is your source for healthy aging information that you can trust.
The portal allows you to search on countless topics in the areas of Supportive Homes & Communities, Mobility and Transportation, Health Care & Health Delivery, Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness, Autonomy and Independence, Staying Connected, Cognitive Health and dementia, and Financial Wellness and employment.  
You can also read blogs on many topics, watch videos, or do e-learning modules.  
Check out this amazing resource at McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Food and Meal Services

These companies delivery fully prepared meals, individual meals or weekly subscriptions.
 
Enjoy A Nutritious Meal.  Frozen Meals, Soups, And Desserts Delivered To The Homes Of Seniors
 
Fully Cooked Macro Balanced Meals Delivered To Your Door. Wide Variety Of Meal Plans. Just Heat & Eat. 
613-701-1363
 
TimeSaver Foods’ mission, as an Ottawa health care provider, is to offer the community hand-made, nutritious and delicious frozen meals, creating a more convenient lifestyle for our clients, whom we value as long-term customers.
613-293-9909
 
 
 
These are restaurant delivery services 
 
 
 
These companies deliver meal kits
 
 
 
These companies deliver grocery orders
 

Home & Care Support Services

Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS) is a non-profit crown agency legislated and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health that supports higher needs patients and provides in-home care, long-term care placement coordination, and partners with Community Support Services to connect people to community support services across Ontario.
 
The cost of the services provided by HCCSS are 100% covered through government funding.  
HCCS is often the first point of contact to connect people to a broad range of community and social supports.  

If you are wondering if you are eligible for the services, complete the first level screener at www.champlainlhin.communitysupportservices.ca/screener.php 

HCCSS Care Coordinators, located in the community, hospitals, or primary care practices work closely with patients to determine care needs and monitor each patient's care plan.  If you quality for HCCSS services, you will be assigned your own personal care coordinator.  
Support provided by HCCSS is unlimited, based on need and availability.
613-310-222
 
HCCSS was formerly known as the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
 
 
Learn about benefits and resources available to those providing care, support for family or friends.
 
 
  • Medication Management 
Your local Pharmacist can assist with education, review, and management of medications.
 
 
  • Personal Alert Buttons
Personal Emergency Response Systems provide monitoring 24/7 support.  Quickly call for help in a personal or medical emergency by pushing a button.
Services listed through Champlainhealthline.ca/ 
 
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre is a not-for-profit organization that provides health and social services to communities in far west Ottawa.
613-591-3686 ext 3 (Community Support Services)

Safety and Security

Community policing involves police and other community members partnering to improve community well-being, safety and security through joint problem identification, analysis, response and evaluation.
 
If you have concerns about the safety of your neighbourhood and require police assistance, please file a report online, or call us at 613-236-1222, extension 7300.
 
Kanata/Stittsville - 211 Huntmar Dr. 
neighbourhoodpolicing@ottawapolice.ca (email)
 
 
A guide for seniors, their family members, care-givers, and friends, to answer some common concerns when it comes to seniors' safety and security. 
 
Contents include:
  • Elder Abuse
  • Security in your Home
  • Away from Home
  • Safety on the Streeet
  • Safety in your Vehicle
  • Fraud and Scams:  www.antifraudcentre.ca  or 1-888-495-8501
    • COVID-19 scams
    • Grandparent scams/emergency scams
    • Romance scams
    • Extortion scams
    • Services scams
    • Internet scams
    • Money transfer requests
    • Charity scams
    • Prize scams
    • Investment scams
    • Medical scams
    • Identity crimes
  • Alzheimer Disease and other Dementias
  • Power of Attorney
  • Wills, Programs and Services

Social Supports and Daytime Activities

Provides information and services for adults 50+ such as recreation and leisure programs, financial resources, housing, or health, and support services.
Dial 3-1-1
olderadults@ottawa.ca (email)
 
Offered by Rural Ottawa Support Services South
Offers a telephone friendly visiting line for seniors 50+
 
 
  • Dementia Society of Ottawa
    Offers dementia and caregiver information, education, referrals; help navigating the health and social care system; and social, recreation and caregiver peer support 
    613-523-4004
    www.dementiahelp.ca 
    info@dsorc.org (email) 
 
  • Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Accessible Services
    Makes library resources accessible to people with disabilities, including homebound service, assistive technology, and accessible collections
    613-580-2424 ext 28321

     www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/accessibility 
     accessibility.office@biblioottawalibrary.ca (email)
 
Services offered by South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre.  Provides support and links to community resources for vulnerable seniors through a home visiting program.
 
Offered by The Good Companions
Organizes free telephone group activities for seniors 55+ and adults with physical disabilities
613-236-0428 ext 2323
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Transportation (Public & Private) Services

Public Transportation services
 
Cost effective, FREE Wednesdays and Sunday for seniors, and accessible.
 
OC Transpo offers people with disabilities, seniors, and new Canadians to use transit safely and independently.  
Contact the Accessibility Specialist:  613-842-3636 ext 2873 
 
Para Transpo is a shared-ride, book-in-advance, public transit service.  Open to eligible customers who are unable to take OC Transpo due to disability ($2.80/ride)
 
Para Transpo Taxi Coupon Program
Para Transpo customers can use pre-purchased coupons to save 55% off the regular taxi fare.
 
 
Private transportation services 
 
 
Convenient transportation services by drivers committed to your safety and care.
 
Offers social support, medical appointment assistance and everything in between.  
613-592-1250
https://www.seniors-solution.com/services/
 
A non-emergency transportation service.
 
 
Ride Services 
 
 
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