CHATS - Community and Home Assistance to Seniors - Caregiver Support and Education

Application

Telephone application

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Unpaid/Family Caregivers living in York Region or South Simcoe caring for someone 55+ years or someone that is living with an age related illness

Fees

Free of charge to caregivers

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation services available

Area(s) Served

York Region and South Simcoe

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Supports caregivers through personal consultations/individual counselling, support groups, workshops and information and referral services * promotes caregivers' health and well-being, enhancing caregivers' coping capacity and helping to prevent caregiver burnout

Service Providers
Individual counselling and support groups are provided Caregiving Education Counsellers (CECs) who are Social Works or Social Service Workers * workshop and education sessions are provided by CHATS staff including CEC and program coordinators as well as local partners who are subject matter experts