Community Care Durham Clarington Office, Home Support Program
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address Notes	Garnet B. Rickard Complex
Address	2440 Hwy 2, Unit 1 Bowmanville, ON L1C 0K6   View MapQuest Map
Office Phone	905-623-2261
Fax	905-623-2604
Website	www.communitycaredurham.on.ca
Location	Bowmanville
Intersection	Highway 2 and Regional Road 57
Contact Information
Contact 1	Sally Barrie, Administrator; Email: sbarrie@communitycaredurham.on.ca
Description & Services
Areas Served	Clarington (Municipality of)
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Languages	English
Eligibility	Adults who have needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health
Application	Call for information
Fees	Program ; Service ; Client pays for transportation, home help, home maintenance * Meals on Wheels, Luncheon Out programs, foot care
Description	HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM  Services that support adults and their caregivers with needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health * assists clients to remain in their own homes and communities, and to function as independently as possible     Home Support Services     Transportation   Drives for clients to medical appointments, shopping and personal business * for Clarington clients, a specially designed wheelchair accessible van is available    Home Help  Light housekeeping assistance and help with errands     Home Maintenance  Occasional minor repairs, yard work, grass cutting, snow shovelling or one-time clean-up     Meals on Wheels™   Nutritionally balanced meals to people who are unable to prepare meals or easily shop for groceries * hot or frozen meals are delivered by volunteers * special diets are available     Luncheon Out   An opportunity for adults with physical disabilities and the frail elderly to enjoy a nutritious meal, information and/or entertainment in a local, centrally-located setting * luncheons are held at preset times * transportation is available if required    Friendly Visiting   A volunteer to visit on a regular basis with lonely or isolated clients * activities may include playing cards, taking walks, doing crafts or just enjoying pleasant conversation     Telephone Reassurance   Daily telephone contact with isolated clients offers reassurance and help when needed * service may be provided on an ongoing basis or when family and friends are away     Foot Care   Community Clinics provide foot care by registered practical nurses * regular appointments are booked for clients at each site
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Subjects
Service Categories	Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ; Disability Related Transportation ; Errand Running/Shopping Assistance ; Friendly Visiting ; Home Delivered Meals ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ; Homemaker Assistance ; Podiatry/Foot Care ; Senior Ride Programs ; Specialized Information and Referral ; Telephone Reassurance