Publicly-accessible service that helps people find a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients.

Call Health811

• Dial 8-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Helps police and emergency responders identify a person living with dementia who has gone missing and assists them to return home safely

• 1-877-217-7449

Program helps people living with dementia, their families, care partners, and communities recognize and reduce the risks of going missing by being prepared. Offers educational courses about living safely in the community and an opportunity to learn about locating technology.

Alzheimer Society of Ontario

• 416-967-5900
• findingyourway@alzon.ca

Easy-to-use personal response service that allows clients to summon help any time of day or night, even if unable to speak.

• 1-866-754-5775

Additional government subsidy for low income seniors to help cover more of the cost of prescription drugs.

Ministry of Health

• 1-866-532-3161
• TTY: 1-800-387-5559
• seniors@ontariodrugbenefit.ca

Program allows eligible Ontario residents the opportunity to schedule a free meeting with a Pharmacist to discuss current medications to ensure proper and safe use.

Ministry of Health

• 1-866-255-6701
• TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Federal program to make dental care more affordable for eligible Canadians who do not have access to dental insurance.

• Toll free: 1-833-537-4342
• TTY: 1-833-677-6262

Ontario government funded dental care program. Provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older. Eligible residents must apply.

Ministry of Health

• 1-833-207-4435
• TTY: 1-800-855-0511

Publicly-accessible online search tool that helps people find a dentist in their area.

• info@oda.ca
• 1-800-387-1393

Durham College Dental Hygiene Clinic

2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa
Gordon Willey Building, Room SW107

• 905-721-3074
• dentalclinic@durhmcollage.ca

Provides information on hearing health, communication devices, and other available services (e.g. interpretation, captioning, hearing tests.) Counsellors provide home visits, education, demonstrations and recommendations for communication devices.

• 1-866-518-0000
• TTY: 1-877-215-9530
• info@chs.ca

OHIP covers an annual eye examination for residents under 20 and over 64 years of age, provided by either an optometrist or physician.

Ministry of Health

• 1-866-532-3161
• TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Helps Canadians find the right balance of nutrition and activity to stay fit and healthy.

• food-aliment@hc-sc.gc.ca

Dietitians work with you to provide personalized nutrition advice and practical solutions. Learn more about the role of nutrition in health and find a dietitian in your area.

• 1-877-721-0876
• contactus@dietitians.ca

Information on Canada’s Food Guide, nutrition, healthy eating on a budget and Community Food Advisors.

Durham Health Connection Line

• 1-800-841-2729

Free health helpline which can connect callers to a registered dietician for nutrition and healthy eating counselling and advice.

• Call: 8-1-1

1420 Bayly Street, Unit 6, Pickering

• 905-837-0017
• ajaxpickering@communitycaredurham.on.ca

845 Westney Road South, Unit 5, Ajax

• 905-426-3300 or 416-899-8744
• thelighthouseretreat@gmail.com

48 Church Street South, Ajax

• 905-426-3338
• info@ajaxfootclinic.com

1420 Bayly Street, Unit 6, Pickering

• 905-837-0017
• ajaxpickering@communitycaredurham.on.ca

Also provide in-home foot care services.

1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 210, Pickering

• 416-272-3859

845 Westney Road South, Unit 5, Ajax

• 905-426-3323 or 416-899-8744
• info@homeboundwellnesscentre.com

In-home physiotherapy must be requested through Ontario Health atHome – Central East

Ministry of Health

• 1-866-532-3161
• TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Available 24/7

• Local: 905-666-0483
• Toll-free: 1-800-742-1890

• 905-837-0017, ext. 229

Available 24/7

• Local: 905-430-2522
• Toll-free: 1-800-452-0688

• Call: 905-440-7534 (or toll-free at 1-833-392-7363)
• CentralConnectMHA@lh.ca

• Telephone: 905-430-4055
• CentralizedReferral@ontarioshores.ca

1615 Dundas St. E., Lang Tower West Building, Suite 304, Whitby

• 905-240-4522
• vondurhamsite@von.ca

• 905-728-1020

• 24-Hour Helpline 1-888-811-3887

• Intake (24-hour support): 905-721-4747
• Community Treatment Service – Ajax Office
• 95 Bayly St. W., Suite 406, Ajax
• 905-683-5950

• 1-888-230-3505

• 905-240-4522
• vondurhamsite@von.ca

Meridian Home Health

• 905-683-2111
• admin@meridianhomecare.ca

• 1-888-704-9111
• info@alternativehomecare.ca

• 1-855-983-4663

• 905-426-3300 or 416-899-8744
• thelighthouseretreat@gmail.com

Central intake organization to access government-funded in-home healthcare and support services. Connect with a Care Coordinator who acts as a single point of access to services such as:

• Long-term care;
• Nursing;
• Personal support (bathing, getting dressed);
• Respite;
• Health care professionals (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, social work);
• Nutritional counselling;
• Medical supplies and equipment

• 310-2222 (no area code required)
• Toll Free: 1-800-263-3877
• TTY: 1-877-743-7939

1420 Bayly St., Unit 6, Pickering

• 905-837-0017
• ajaxpickering@communitycaredurham.on.ca

845 Westney Rd. S., Unit 5, Ajax

• 905-426-3300 or 416-899-8744
• thelighthouseretreat@gmail.com

1615 Dundas St. E., Whitby
West Tower, Suite 304

• 905-240-4522
• vondurhamsite@von.ca

Programs requiring referral from Ontario Health atHome (Toll Free: 1-800-263-3877):

Centre D’Accueil Heritage – French-Speaking Adult Day Program

384 Hillside Ave., Oshawa

• 905-914-0126
• info@caheritage.org

590 Oshawa Blvd. N., Oshawa

• 905-579-1777, ext. 6318

• 905-683-2111
• admin@meridianhomecare.ca

• 1-888-704-9111
• info@alternativehomecare.ca

• 905-837-0017
• ajaxpickering@communitycaredurham.on.ca

• 905-426-3323 or 416-899-8744
• info@homeboundwellnesscentre.com

• 289-317-1591

• 1-855-983-4663

• 905-426-7200
• admin1@seniorhelpers.ca

• 1-888-255-6680
• ajaxpickering@communitycaredurham.on.ca

• 905-430-3511

Fee for service

• 905-426-3323
• info@homeboundwellnesscentre.com

Any Ontario resident who has a long-term physical disability and requires the use of a device for six months or longer may be eligible to receive funding assistance towards personalized assistive devices to help them live more independently.

Ministry of Health

• 1-800-268-6021
• TTY: 1-800-387-5559