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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL2270 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 01 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 |
| Former Name | GSPD ; Guelph Services for Persons With Disabilities |
| Office Phone | 519-836-1812 |
| Fax | 519-836-7918 |
| info@guelphindependentliving.org | |
| Website | www.guelphindependentliving.org |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Executive | Janet Redman, Executive Director; Phone: 519-836-1812 ext 230; Email: janet@guelphindependentliving.org |
| Description (Site) | Located near Service Canada Centre |
| Site Location | Guelph-North West |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Silvercreek Parkway N and Woodlawn Rd W |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Services for adults with a permanent physical disability and older adults, in support of their decision to live in the home of their choice within the community. |
| Description (Service) | During COVID-19, contact the main office in advance to confirm the person you wish to see is available. Masks are required. Programs include * Attendant Outreach * Assisted Living * Seniors Assisted Living * Seniors Supported Living * Home Help * community inclusion support Attendant Services * Supportive Housing / Assisted Living Services: personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability and frail seniors in designated apartment buildings * Attendant Outreach: home-based personal care and support with activities of daily living for adults with a permanent physical disability Home Help Program * matches eligible clients with screened homemakers to assist with light housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and laundry Willow Place * inclusive social housing environment that includes units modified for tenants with mobility challenges and units offering rent subsidies |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Supportive Housing / Assisted Living services (pre-scheduled and on-call basis) Mon-Sun 24 hours Attendant Outreach (pre-scheduled basis) Mon-Sun 6 am-12 midnight |
| Areas Served | Guelph |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Attendant Services: adults with a permanent physical disability, 16 years and older ; must have valid Ontario health card ; require personal care to live independently ; able to direct own care ; medically stable Home Help: older adults 55+ and persons with a physical disability who require assistance to maintain their homes and remain independent, but do not have someone in the household who can assist them |
| Application | Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network is the single point of access for Supportive Housing / Assisted Living programs. Residents, family members, and health care providers may call directly to make a referral, 519-823-2550 or 1-888-883-3313. For other services and information, call 519-836-1812 or the direct line for Home Help, call 519-836-4445 |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - fees for brokered home-making service (Home Help) - call for information ; None - for attendant services |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - County of Wellington ; Provincial - Ministry of Health ; Local Health Integration Network ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way |
| Print Material | Resource library available on website |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Attendant Services for People With Disabilities ; Centres for Independent Living ; Homemaker Assistance ; Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing ; Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities ; Supportive Housing for Older Adults |
