Dufferin (County of). Municipal and Social Services, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre, Community Support Services

Dufferin (County of). Municipal and Social Services

Site: Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Service: Community Support Services - Friendly Visiting

Record #: CWL0252

Last Modified: 30 May 2025

Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Provides companionship to isolated seniors, adults with disabilities or people with Alzheimers or other dementias.

Aims to reduce loneliness among people who may have limited contact with the community by:

providing a safety check
a friendly visitor is matched on a one-to-one basis with the client
offers weekly visits at mutually agreeable times
visitor and client engage in activities such as going for a walk or drive, writing letters, chatting or shopping
contact may be face-to-face at the client's home or through a phone call

Contact for further details.

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Dufferin County
Eligibility	Seniors or adults with disabilities Ages: 18 years and up
Application	Initial assessment done in client's home, call to arrange
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Shelburne
Address & Map	Mel Lloyd Centre - Entrance "E" 167 Centre St Shelburne, ON Canada L9V 3R8
Intersection	Victoria St / Main St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-925-5452, Main Shelburne office ; Orangeville Satellite office: 519-941-6991 ext 2901
Fax	519-925-3742
E-Mail	dccss@dufferincounty.ca
Website	www.dufferincounty.ca/community-support-services/programs-services/
Primary Contact	Andrea Sommer, Client Services Coordinator; Email: asommer@dufferincounty.ca
Primary Executive	Warden; Email: warden@dufferincounty.ca

Agency Overview

About This Agency

Dufferin County.

County office

9 Agency Locations [Show Listings]

Grand Valley

Grand Valley Community Centre - Arena
90 Main St N, 2nd floor
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5S7

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Museum of Dufferin

936029 Airport Road
Mulmur, ON L9V 0L3

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No Physical Address

Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON
Canada L9W 2X1

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Orangeville

Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre St, Entrance C
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1

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Orangeville - Ambulance Headquarters

325 Blind Line
Orangeville, ON L9W 5J8

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Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre Street
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1

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Orangeville - Head Office

W & M Edelbrock Centre
30 Centre St
Orangeville, ON
Canada L9W 2X1

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Shelburne

Mel Lloyd Centre
167 Centre St, Entrance B
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8

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Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Mel Lloyd Centre - Entrance "E"
167 Centre St
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8

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Community Support Services - Adult Day Program, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

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Community Support Services - Home Help, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Homemaking and Respite Services match eligible clients with individuals or businesses that provide homemaking or short-term relief for caregivers. Services may include: * non-health personal assist wi ... [More]

Community Support Services - Home Maintenance, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

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Community Support Services - Meals on Wheels, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Provides meals to individuals living at home to ensure their nutritional needs are met. * Volunteers deliver hot or frozen meals, provide regular social contact, and monitor for potential crisis situa ... [More]

Community Support Services - Transportation, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Arranges for escorted door-to-door rides to local or out of town destinations including Toronto, Brampton and Barrie for medical appointments. Can also provide a Personal Support Worker (PSW) to accom ... [More]

Community Support Services, Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

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EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Grand Valley

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Employment Resource Centres, Orangeville - Edelbrock Centre

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Municipal Office

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Museum of Dufferin

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Locations for this Service

1 Location(s) for this Service

Shelburne - Mel Lloyd Centre

Mel Lloyd Centre - Entrance "E"
167 Centre St
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8

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