Agency:
Brampton Meals-on-Wheels Inc.
525 Main St. N.
Brampton, ON L6X 1N9
tel: (905) 453-4140 ext. 60 fax: (905) 453-1019
http://www.sols.on.ca/~brampton

Description:
Brampton Meals-on-Wheels offers hot, nutritious meals to seniors and handicapped persons, who for short or long periods of time, are unable to manage food preparation. This service enables them to remain in their own living environment for as long as possible.

Meals are prepared in Peel Manor under the direction of a fully qualified Dietician. Special dietary needs are available as prescribed by the client's physician.

Services Offered:
Meals

Eligibility:
Any person who, as a result of age or physical disability, is unable to prepare nutritious meals and whose limitations make it difficult to obtain adequate food services.

Area Served:
Brampton

Service Location:
Client's Homes

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Meals can be ordered 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Cost:
$3.25/meal, payable weekly or monthly by cheque or cash. Cost partially subsidized by Ministry of Community & Social Services.

Agency:
Brampton Public Library
65 Queen St. E.
Brampton, ON L6W 3L6
tel: (905) 453-2444 fax: (905) 453-4602
http://www.sols.on.ca/~brampton

Description:
Information & referral on all community services including oncology services is provided by the Information Staff of all four branches of the Brampton Public Library.

Information is also accessible by modem at 791-0337, or on the World Wide Web via the Library's Home Page at http://www.sols.on.ca/~brampton.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals

Eligibility:
All members of the community

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Brampton Public Library

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday/Thursday
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Wednesday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Breast Implant Line of Canada
c/o Joyce Attis
56 Touraine Ave.
North York, ON M3H 1R2
tel: (416) 636-6618
fax: (416) 636-3570

Description:
Volunteer-based organization which educates women on the risks of breast implants, including breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy. Information is available through bi-monthy Sunday afternoon meetings and quarterly newsletters.

Services Offered:
Information

Eligibility:
All members of the community

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Meetings held in North York, but information available by telephone and newsletters.

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Messages are promptly returned.

Cost:
$30 annual membership fee

Agency:
Burlington Breast Cancer Support Services
777 Guelph Line, Burlington Mall
Burlington, ON L7R 3N2
tel: (905) 634 2333
fax: (905) 634-2110
e-mail: bbcss@wchat.on.ca

Description:
Provide support to women with breast cancer and their families. This service is provided by volunteers, the majority of whom are breast cancer survivors.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Halton, Hamilton/Wentworth

Service Location:
Burlington Mall

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Caledon Community Services
18 King St. E.
Bolton, ON L7E 1E8
tel: (905) 951-2300 or (905) 584-9460
fax: (905 951-2303
E-mail: servcaledon@sympatico.ca

Description:
Assistance or relief for people who care for an elderly or disabled family member or friend. A respite worker will come to your home to provide security and companionship for your loved one. The respite worker will assist with daily activities while you go out. This is not a nursing or homemaking service.

Services Offered:
Respite

Eligibility:
Caledon residents

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
$7.50 per hour for a minimum of 3 hours
$35.00 for overnight
$75.00 for 24 hours

Agency:
Caledon Community Services
18 King St. E.
Bolton, ON L7E 1E8
tel: (905) 951-2300 or (905) 584-9460
fax: (905)951-2303
E-mail: servcaledon@sympatico.ca

Description:
Support services which allow seniors to stay in their homes in the six (6) non-profit seniors buildings in Caledon. The services include homemaking, coordination of services, transportation, equipment, foot care clinics, social and educational programs.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Transportation
Homemaking
Equipment

Eligibility:
Seniors living in Caledon's non-profit seniors apartments.

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Non-profit senior's residences in Caledon

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Caledon Community Services
18 King St. E.
Bolton, ON L7E 1E8
tel: (905) 951-2300 or (905) 584-9460
fax: (905 951-2303
E-mail: servcaledon@sympatico.ca

Description:
Provides transportation to medical appointments and other required social services in local area, as well as to Toronto hospitals. Also operates scheduled buses for weekly shopping/errands.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Transportation

Eligibility:
Seniors or any residents of Caledon, who are unable to drive because of a permanent or temporary disability.

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Office hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Caledon Friendly Visiting Program
c/o Vera M. Davis Community Care Centre
80 Allan Drive
Bolton, ON L7E 1P7
tel: West - (905) 857-7651
East - (905) 584-2992
fax: (905) 951-3706

Description:
A volunteer visitor is matched with an isolated person (often a senior or disabled person) in the Caledon area. Visitors assist with shopping, appointments, and provide general support, friendship, security checks. Also, offer "cards on wheels".

Services Offered:
Friendly Visiting

Eligibility:
Isolated persons (often seniors or disabled persons) residing in Caledon. Please call to arrange an interview.

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Caledon Meals on Wheels
80 Allan Dr.
Bolton, ON L7E 1P7
tel: (905) 857-7651
fax: (905 951-3706

Description:
Nourishing hot meals delivered by volunteer drivers at noon, one to five days a week. Frozen meal are also provided, to be used at recipients convenience. All meals are low in fat and salt.

Services Offered:
Meals

Eligibility:
Physician, self or family referral. Based on age, disability or illness, and inability to prepare meals for self.

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Meals delivered at noon.
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
$3.50 per hot meal
$3.75 per frozen meal

Agency:
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
National Office/Ontario Chapter
790 Bay Street, Suite 1000
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
tel: (416) 596-6773 or 1-800-387-9816
fax: (416) 596-7857
E-mail: admin@cbcf.org

Description:
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is a volunteer-driven foundation dedicated to the support and advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment. In 1996, CBCF contributed $2.1 million to research and education through its fundraising initiatives.

In addition to providing community and corporate presentations on breast cancer, CBCF also produces a variety of publications and resources, which are available to any member of the community. Everything from Canadian breast cancer statistics to mammogram information to breast self-examination guides are available.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Community Education

Eligibility:
Any community member

Area Served:
Canada-wide

Service Location:
CBCF office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French and Filipino

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
National Office/Ontario Chapter
790 Bay Street, Suite 1000
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8
tel: (416) 596-6773 or 1-800-387-9816
fax: (416) 596-7857
E-mail: admin@cbcf.org

Description:
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) is a volunteer-driver charitable foundation dedicated to the support and advancement of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment. Through fundraising, sponsorship, donations and membership, CBCF contributed $2.1 million to research and education in 1996. In 1997, the Foundation launched its first Education Grant review process for research grants.

Services Offered:
Research & Funding

Eligibility:
Please contact the CBCF for more details

Area Served:
Canada-wide

Service Location:
CBCF office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French and Filipino

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Albion-Bolton Unit
P.O. Box 327
Bolton, ON L7E 5T3
tel: (905) 951-0215

Description:
Short term assistance is provided toward the costs associated with hospital stays, non-professional care in the home and child care.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Homemaking
Equipment & Prosthesis

Eligibility:
People with cancer in financial need, who do not have other sources of support.

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Albion-Bolton Unit
P.O. Box 327
Bolton, ON L7E 5T3
tel: (905) 951-0215

Description:
Provide assistance to ambulatory patients who require transportation from their home to and/or from cancer treatment for surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or a follow-up appointment.

Services Offered:
Transportation

Eligibility:
Individuals diagnosed with cancer (Note: They must complete an eligibility form. Requests for transportation must be made 48 hours in advance of appointment.).

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
Self-help groups led by trained volunteers. Groups offer emotional and social support plus practical help and guidance.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Breast cancer patients and their family members/friends.

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home, Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
Located at Peel Memorial Hospital, the CanCare Cart contains, books, pamphlets and newspaper articles on cancer, as well as information on financial assistance, emotional support and transportation services.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Research

Eligibility:
N/A

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Peel Memorial Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
One-on-one visits with people who have cancer and/or their families by volunteers who have been touched by cancer, either personally or through a family member. Trained volunteers help people with cancer and their families deal with the diagnosis of cancer (Note: Medical advice and professional counselling are not provided.).

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Individuals diagnosed with cancer and/or their family members.

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home, Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
Short term assistance is provided toward the costs associated with hospital stays, non-professional care in the home and child care.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Homemaking
Equipment & Prosthesis
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Individuals with cancer in financial need, who do not have other sources of support.

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home, Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
Self-help groups led by trained volunteers. Groups offer emotional and social support plus practical help and guidance.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
All cancer patients and their family members/friends.

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home, Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
One-on-one visits with people who have breast cancer by volunteers who have had breast cancer. Trained volunteers help breast cancer patients deal with the diagnosis and treatment. (Note: Medical advice and professional counselling not provided.)

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Individuals newly diagnosed or actively in treatment for breast cancer.

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home, Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Brampton-Caledon Unit
284 Queen St. East, Suite 231
Brampton, ON L6V 1C2
tel: (905) 451-4460
fax: (905) 451-7657

Description:
Provide assistance to ambulatory patients who require transportation from their home to and/or from cancer treatment for surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a follow-up appointment.

Services Offered:
Transportation
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Individuals with cancer (Note: They must complete an eligibility form. Request for transportation must be made 48 hours in advance of appointment.).

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
Self-help groups led by trained volunteers. Groups offer emotional and social support plus practical help and guidance.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Breast cancer patients and their family members/friends.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
One-on-one visits with people who have cancer and/or their families by volunteers who have been touched by cancer, either personally or through a family member. Trained volunteers help people with cancer and their families deal with the diagnosis of cancer. (Note: medical advice and professional counselling not provided).

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Individuals diagnosed with cancer and/or their family members.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
Short term financial assistance is provided toward the costs associated with hospital stays, non-professional care in the home and child care.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Homemaking
Assistance with Equipment Rental
Child Care Home Support, Parental Attendance, Parental Transportation, Assistance with Incontinence Supplies, CVL Supplies

Eligibility:
People with cancer in financial need, who do not have other sources of support.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Client's Home, Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
N/A

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
Self-help groups led by trained volunteers. Groups offer emotional and social support plus practical help and guidance.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
All cancer patients and their family members/friends.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Canadian Cancer Society's office

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7:00 p.m.

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
Self-help groups led by trained volunteers. Groups offer emotional and social support plus practical help and guidance.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Prostate cancer patients and their family members/friends.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Call for location

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Third Wednesday of each month, at 7 p.m.

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
One-on-one visits with people who have breast cancer by volunteers who have had breast cancer. Trained volunteers help breast cancer patients deal with the diagnosis and treatment. (Note: Medical advice and professional counselling not provided).

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Emotional Support
Support Kit

Eligibility:
Individuals newly diagnosed or actively in treatment for breast cancer.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location: Client's Home, Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Mississauga Unit
1140 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Unit 106
Mississauga, ON L5C 4E9
tel: (905) 896-3200
fax: (905) 896-3930

Description:
Provide assistance to ambulatory patients who require transportation from their home to and/or from cancer treatment centres for radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a follow-up appointment.

Services Offered:
Transportation

Eligibility:
Individuals with cancer.
(Note: Client must complete an eligibility form. Request for transportation must be made two business days in advance of appointment.)

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Ontario Division
1639 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON M4T 2W6
tel: (416) 488-5400
fax: (416) 488-2872

Description:
If you have cancer or are caring for someone with cancer, it can help to talk to someone who's "been there" - who has asked the same questions, gone through the same experience, and understands the challenges.

CancerConnection will help you connect by phone with someone who has had an experience like yours. You will be asked a few questions about diagnosis, treatment, and your personal situation to help match you with the most suitable trained volunteer. All calls are confidential.

Services Offered:
Telephone Support Service

Eligibility:
Anyone

Area Served:
Ontario

Service Location:
N/A

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Cancer Society
Ontario Division
1639 Yonge St.
Toronto, ON M4T 2W6
tel: (416) 488-5400
fax: (416) 488-2872

Description:
Questions about Cancer? Call the Canadian Cancer Society's toll free Information Service at 1-888-939-3333. Our information specialists can provide information specific to your needs in clear, understandable terms and in a supportive manner that ensures caller dignity and confidentiality.

Services Offered:
The Cancer Information Service provides information on:

• prevention and early detection
• all types of cancer
• cancer treatment
• drugs and clinical trials
• dealing with side effects
• complementary therapies
• cancer statistics
• emotional and financial support
• nutrition
• help in your local community

Eligibility:
Anyone can call including cancer patients and their loved ones, the general public and healthcare professionals.

Area Served:
Canada

Service Location:
N/A

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone
Region of Peel Branch
71 West Drive, Unit 22/24
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2
tel: (905) 452-7118
fax: (905) 452-0870

Description:
Medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, bathroom aids, etc.) are loaned for a 3 month period.

Services Offered:
Equipment & Prosthesis

Eligibility:
Physician/Therapist referral

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone
Region of Peel Branch
71 West Drive, Unit 22/24
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2
tel: (905) 452-7118
fax: (905) 452-0870

Description:
Personal care, caregiver relief, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping and palliative care.

Services Offered:
Palliative Care
Homemaking
Caregiver Relief
Meals

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
Total of 44 languages spoken

Hours of Service:
24 hours, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone
Region of Peel Branch
71 West Drive, Unit 22/24
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2
tel: (905) 452-7118
fax: (905) 452-0870

Description:
Frozen or hot meals are delivered to clients as needed. All meals meet minimum daily nutritional standards.

Services Offered:
Meals

Eligibility:
Client must be housebound and/or unable to prepare meals.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone
Region of Peel Branch
71 West Drive, Unit 22/24
Brampton, ON L6T 5E2
tel: (905) 452-7118
fax: (905) 452-0870

Description:
Transportation provided to medical and hospital appointments in Peel and Toronto.

Services Offered:
Transportation

Eligibility:
Do not qualify for the Canadian Cancer Society's transportation program.

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Polish

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
National Office
55 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
tel: (416) 489-6440
fax: (416) 489-9812
e-mail: staff@candlelighters.ca

Description:
Bereaved parents are linked up with other bereaved parents.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention

Eligibility:
Bereaved parents.

Area Served:
Canada

Service Location:
Please call for details.

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Hours of Service:
Please call for details.

Cost:
None

Agency:
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
National Office
55 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
tel: (416) 489-6440
fax: (416) 489-9812
e-mail: staff@candlelighters.ca

Description:
The parent support groups are for families of children with cancer. The groups meet on a regular basis, and provide support and information.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention

Eligibility:
Families of children with cancer.
Teens and children with childhood cancer

Area Served:
Canada

Service Location:
Please call for details.

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost: None

Agency:
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
National Office
55 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
tel: (416) 489-6440
fax: (416) 489-9812
e-mail: staff@candlelighters.ca

Description:
The resource centre provides written and audio visual resources for children of cancer, siblings, friends and family.

Services Offered:
Information & Referral
Education & Prevention

Eligibility:
Families of children with cancer.
Teens and children with childhood cancer.

Area Served:
Canada

Service Location:
Candlelighter's office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation Canada
National Office
55 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
tel: (416) 489-6440
fax: (416) 489-9812
e-mail: staff@candlelighters.ca

Description:
A school resource manual is available and provides comprehensive information for teachers. A school program for students and teachers is available through the Candlelighters program.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention

Eligibility:
Teachers and families of children with cancer

Area Served:
Canada

Service Location:
Candlelighters' office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Hours of Service:
Please call for details.

Cost:
None

Agency:
Care Plus
2338 Hurontario St., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
tel: (905) 306-0202
fax: (905) 306-1709

Description:
Care Plus offers a wide range of medical equipment and supplies. Professional staff help clients and therapists select the most cost effective, quality equipment to suit their individual needs.

Services Offered:
Equipment

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Care Plus
2338 Hurontario St., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
tel: (905) 306-0202
fax: (905) 306-1709

Description:
Home support workers assist clients with activities of daily living, providing the help required to maintain an independent lifestyle. Services include light housekeeping, laundry, meal planning and preparation, shopping, mobility assistance, assistance with personal hygiene, companionship and child care.

Services Offered:
Homemaking

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Care Plus
2338 Hurontario St., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
tel: (905) 306-0202
fax: (905) 306-1709

Description:
Respite services are provided for individuals who require a break from the responsibility of caring for an ailing family member.

Services Offered:
Respite Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Care Plus
2338 Hurontario St., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
tel: (905) 306-0202
fax: (905) 306-1709

Description:
A full range of trained personnel provide nursing services to clients at home.

Services Offered:
Education & Prevention
Nursing

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Care Plus
2338 Hurontario St., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
tel: (905) 306-0202
fax: (905) 306-1709

Description:
Nurses and home support workers specially trained in palliative care provide services to the terminally ill at home. Staff work with clients, physicians, and other members of the home health care team (For more information on assessment and effective management of symptoms for those facing death, please see Respiron Care Plus' Palliative Care Booklet).

Services Offered:
Nursing
Palliative Care
Counselling
Homemaking

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Care Plus
2338 Hurontario St., Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1
tel: (905) 306-0202
fax: (905) 306-1709

Description:
Respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, nutritional counselling, and speech and language pathology services are provided to clients in their home.

Services Offered:
Rehabilitation

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Caremark Ltd.
2785 Skymark Avenue, Unit 2
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y3
tel: (905) 238-1234
fax: (905) 624-0568

Description: Caremark provides Home Nutritional Support Services, assisting physicians, dietitians and patients with various aspects of nutritional support services. Caremark provides home delivery for a wide spectrum of enteral feeding solutions, supplies and pumps, and is an authorized ADP vendor.

Services Offered:
Education & Prevention
Prescription medication counselling
A.B.C. & Equipment home transportation
Equipment & Prosthesis

Eligibility:
Physician referral and prescription required.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Caremark Ltd.
2785 Skymark Avenue, Unit 2
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y3
tel: (905) 238-1234
fax: (905) 624-0568

Description:
Caremark provides aseptic compounding and delivery services to total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, antibiotic/antiviral, pain management and hydration therapies for individuals in their homes. Clinical pharmacists are trained to assist physicians with medication orders as well as develop innovative, cost effective and progressive therapies. Caremark provides 24 hour access to a clinical pharmacist. Ambulatory infusion pumps are provided as well as waste management services.

Services Offered:
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Prescription medication counselling
Palliative Care - Hydration
A.B.C. & Equipment home transportation
Equipment & Prosthesis
Oral Medication
Topical Medication

Eligibility:
Physician referral and prescription required.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Caremark Ltd.
2785 Skymark Avenue, Unit 2
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y3
tel: (905) 238-1234
fax: (905) 624-0568

Description:
Caremark provides an extensive inventory of medical, wound management and urological supplies for individuals in their homes.

Caremark also provides coordination between the patient and their health care team to ensure smooth and uninterrupted care. A clinical consultant can assist the health care provider with product selection and treatment protocols.

Services Offered:
Education & Prevention
Prescription medication counselling
A.B.C. & Equipment home transportation
Equipment & Prosthesis
Oral Medication
Topical Medication

Eligibility:
Physician's referral required.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Comcare (Canada) Ltd.
Region of Peel Office
3026 Kirwin Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5A 2K6
tel: (905) 273-5220
fax: (905) 273-7543

Description:
Palliative nursing care home support in the form of light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping and respite care.

Services Offered:
Nursing
Palliative Care
Homemaking
Meals

Eligibility:
Open to anyone

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Hospital, Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, Polish, Punjabi, Russian, Filipino

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
The Community Care Access Centre of Peel
(formerly the Home Care Program and Placement Coordination Services)
2227 South Millway, Suite 201
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6
tel: (905) 608-1177
Toll Free for Caledon 1-888-733-1177

Description:
In-Home Client Services provides coordinated delivery of appropriate multi-disciplinary health care services to the client, in the home or school, when this is in the best interest of the client and within the limits of the available program resources. These services are directed at helping the client attain and maintain the optimum achievable level of rehabilitation to independent functioning.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Case Management
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Homemaking
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Transportation
Equipment & Supplies
Prescription Medications
Diagnostic & Laboratory Services

Eligibility:
For clients who can be adequately treated at home/school, whose need cannot be met on an outpatient basis, and whose home or school is suitable to enable the provision of care. Client's family will participate when required.

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-term Care Facility, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, other languages based on availability of contracted agencies.

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
On call:
4:30 - 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

Cost:
None

Agency:
Community Care Services
(A division of Community Homemaker)
89 Queensway West, Suite 202
Mississauga, ON L5B 2V2
tel: (905) 275-0544
fax: (905) 275-1449

Description: Health care professionals (registered nurses, registered practical nurses, etc.) assist clients with personal care, shopping, meal preparation, feeding, support and companionship, errands, banking, visits to medical appointments, home management and housekeeping, medications and medical procedures.

Services Offered:
Nursing
Palliative Care
Homemaking

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility, Hospice

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
Over 15 languages served

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Community Care Services
(A division of Community Homemaker)
89 Queensway West, Suite 202
Mississauga, ON L5B 2V2
tel: (905) 275-0544
fax: (905) 275-1449

Description:
Delivers individualized palliative care to clients at their home/institution utilizing a team of nursing and home support staff specially trained in theoretical and practical palliative care skills. This program training includes: communication, pain symptom control, personal care, dying process, grief process and stress management.

Services Offered:
Nursing
Palliative Care
Homemaking

Eligibility:
Individuals who are facing an illness that is no longer responding to curative care.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility, Hospice

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
Over 15 languages served

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON L5M 1N1
tel: (905) 813-2564
fax: (905) 813-4444
http://www.cvh.on.ca

Description:
The Credit Valley Hospital's Medical Oncologists provide the following clinics:

• Genital-Urinary Clinic: On-site care for patients with genital or urinary cancers.
• Lung Clinic: On-site care for patients diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Outreach Clinic - Orangeville: Care is provided at Headwaters Health Care Centre once a month.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnoses
Education & Prevention
Treatment
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:

• Genital-Urinary and Lung Clinics: The Credit Valley Hospital
  
• Outreach Clinic: Headwaters Healthcare Centre, Orangeville

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON L5M 1N1
tel: (905) 813-2564
fax: (905) 813-4444
http://www.cvh.on.ca

Description:
Patients receive active oncology therapies/treatments, including pain and symptom management.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnoses
Education & Prevention
Surgical Treatment
Systemic Treatment
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Research

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
Credit Valley Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON L5M 1N1
tel: (905) 813-2564
fax: (905) 813-4444
http://www.cvh.on.ca

Description:
Chemotherapy is provided to cancer patients who are staying in The Credit Valley Hospital.

Services Offered:
Treatment

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
The Credit Valley Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON L5M 1N1
tel: (905) 813-2564
fax: (905) 813-4444
http://www.cvh.on.ca

Description:
Chemotherapy treatment for all kinds of cancers is provided on an outpatient basis.

Services Offered:
Treatment

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
The Credit Valley Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON L5M 1N1
tel: (905) 813-2564
fax: (905) 813-4444
http://www.cvh.on.ca

Description:
Provision of systemic therapies to ambulatory patients. Services include chemotherapy administration, blood transfusions, paracentesis and thoracentesis.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnoses
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement support
Research

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
The Credit Valley Hospital, Doctor's office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Avenue West
Mississauga, ON L5M 1N1
tel: (905) 813-2564
fax: (905) 813-4444
http://www.cvh.on.ca

Description:
Provides supportive care to those patients/families who require psychosocial support, system management and community referrals.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Self, family, physician or health care professional referral.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
Credit Valley Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Chinese

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Dianne's Mastectomy
6 Horwood Drive
Brampton, ON L6X 2B6
tel: (905) 454-5710
fax: (905) 454-3699

Description:
To supply and fit breast prosthesis, surgical mastectomy bras and related needs for all types of breast surgery.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Equipment & Prosthesis

Eligibility:
Any woman who requires services due to mastectomy, lumpectomy, genetic deformity or breast augmentation.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe, Durham, Burlington

Service Location:
Dianne's Mastectomy

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
By appointment

Cost:
None

Agency:
Doncaster Medical

• 228 Lakeshore Rd. W.
  Mississauga, ON
  tel: (905) 274-2201
  fax: (905) 274-5503
  
• 253 Summerlea Rd.
  Brampton, ON
  tel: (905) 793-7707
  fax:(905) 793-8506

Description:
Delivery of medical equipment and supplies to the client's home.

Services Offered:
Equipment & Supplies

Eligibility:
Referred by Hospital Discharge Planner or the Community Care Access Centre

Area Served:
Peel, Halton, Dufferin and Wellington regions

Service Location:
Client's Home, Store locations

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday to Wednesday, Friday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care).

Agency:
Dufferin-Caledon Health Care Corporation
100 Rolling Hills Dr.
Orangeville, ON L9W 4X9
tel: (519) 941-2410
fax: (519) 942-0483

Description:
Therapeutic intervention aimed at cure or, at least, significant prolongation of life for the patients with malignant disease.

Patients are assessed and treatment determined by Oncologists from Credit Valley Hospital who are on site monthly to follow care and assess new referrals (Children are followed by the Hospital for Sick Children). Internists on staff follow-up between visits.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnoses
Systemic Treatment
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Caledon, Dufferin

Service Location:
Headwaters Health Care Centre

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Family Services of Peel
151 City Centre Dr., Suite 501
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M7
tel: (905) 270-2250
fax: (905) 270-2869

Description:
Professional counselling/therapy, learning, support and access to essential resources for individuals, couples and families experiencing mental, emotional, behavioural, social and environmental relationship problems. The Program's goal is to help resolve the ongoing problems affecting daily life.

Services Offered:
Counselling
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Any person who resides/works in the Region of Peel. Individuals must call the agency and request the service. Physicians may refer directly.

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Family Services of Peel's office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Portuguese, Hebrew, Vietnamese, On call Interpreters

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday & Friday
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Saturday

Cost:
Based on client's financial situation.

Agency:
Halton and Peel Palliative Care Initiatives
2370 Speers Road
Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
tel: (905) 827-8111
fax: (905) 847-2348

Description:
Regional multi-disciplinary teams for consultation with service providers. Funding available for service provider education.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Halton

Service Location:
VON Halton Office

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Halton and Peel Palliative Care Initiatives
2370 Speers Road
Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
tel: (905) 827-8111
fax: (905) 847-2348

Description:
Funding for service providers for basic and advanced education.

Services Offered:
Education & Prevention

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Halton

Service Location:
Long-Term Care Facility, Community Agency

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Hospice Caledon
49 Queen St. N., Suite 203
Bolton, ON L7E 1C1
tel: (905) 951-3534
fax: (905) 951-3544

Description:
Home visiting provide comfort and support to persons with life threatening illness and their families; provide caregivers respite; and provide bereavement support.

Services Offered:
Bereavement Support
Emotional Support
Meals
Friendly Visiting

Eligibility:
All ages. Referrals by physician, family members, and Community Care Access Centre - Home Care.

Area Served:
Caledon

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Italian, Portuguese

Hours of Service:
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Hospice of Peel Inc.
275-B Matheson Blvd. E.
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8
tel: (905) 712-8119
fax: (905) 712-4029

Description:
Bereavement support groups are held monthly in Mississauga & Brampton.

Services Offered:
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton

Service Location:
Please call for details.

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, German

Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Hospice of Peel Inc.
275-B Matheson Blvd. E.
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8
tel: (905) 712-8119
fax: (905) 712-4029

Description:
Provide counselling & advocacy for clients and their family.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Transportation

Eligibility:
Client must have life threatening or terminal illness, and reside in Mississauga or Brampton.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, German

Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Hospice of Peel Inc.
275-B Matheson Blvd. E.
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8
tel: (905) 712-8119
fax: (905) 712-4029

Description:
Trained volunteers provide practical assistance, emotional support, respite, transportation, complimentary therapies and some hands on assistance for the terminally ill and their family members/primary caregivers.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Transportation

Eligibility:
Individual must have a life threatening or terminal illness, reside in Mississauga or Brampton, and give consent to hospice involvement.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, German

Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Hospice of Peel Inc.
275-B Matheson Blvd. E.
Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X8
tel: (905) 712-8119
fax: (905) 712-4029

Description:
Information and referrals are provided for those living with terminal illness.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton

Service Location:
Hospice of Peel office

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, German

Hours of Service:
Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Ian Anderson House
P.O. Box 61034
511 Maple Grove Dr.
Oakville, ON L6J 7P5
tel: (905) 337-8004 fax: (905) 337-8006

Description:
This six-bed facility provides palliative care to cancer patients with a prognosis of three months or less. Each patients is provided with a private room, equipped with a wheelchair-accessible washroom. Health care is provided through the Community Care Access Centres, with volunteers and staff providing all other services.

Services Offered:
Accommodation
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
Cancer patients with a prognosis of three months or less; a physician referral is also required.

Area Served:
Halton and Peel regions

Service Location:
430 Winston Churchill Blvd., Oakville

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English; interpreters may also be available upon request.

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Cost:
None

Agency:
India Rainbow Community Services
3038 Hurontario St., Suite 206
Mississauga, ON L5B 3B9
tel: (905) 275-2369
fax: (905 275-6799

Description:
Volunteers are available to visit the isolated, and are matched with the appropriate client.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening
Counselling

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Hospital, Community Agency, Doctor's Office, Hospice

Service Location:
Mississauga, Brampton, Malton

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Gujarati

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Interim Healthcare
Peel Region & Oakville Branch
2155 Leanne Blvd., Suite 248
tel: (905) 822-8111
fax: (905) 822-8397

Description:
Health care aides provide basic nursing procedures within the scope of their education and experience, and assist clients with activation and reality orientation as required.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Homemaking
Meals

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Ontario

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-Term Care Facility, Clinics

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Hindi, German, Filipino, Hungarian

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Interim Healthcare
Peel Region & Oakville Branch
2155 Leanne Blvd., Suite 248
tel: (905) 822-8111
fax: (905) 822-8397

Description:
Homemakers provide oncology patients and other clients with light housekeeping, laundry and groceries, and assist with bathing and dressing.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Homemaking
Personal Care

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Ontario

Service Location:
Client's home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Hindi, German, Filipino, Hungarian

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Interim Healthcare
Peel Region & Oakville Branch
2155 Leanne Blvd., Suite 248
tel: (905) 822-8111
fax: (905) 822-8397

Description:
Registered nurses participate in the assessment of patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, as defined by the scope of work permitted by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Registered practical nurses participate in the assessment of patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, as defined by the scope of work permitted by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Equipment & Prosthesis
Research (R.N.'s only)
Homemaking (R.P.N.'s only)
Meals (R.P.N.'s only)

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Ontario

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Clinic, Long-Term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Hindi, German, Filipino, Hungarian

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Lifeline
c/o Peel Memorial Hospital
20 Lynch St.
Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8
tel: (905) 796-4464
fax: (905) 451-8436

Description:
Lifeline links individuals to 24 hour assistance at the push of a button. It gives clients freedom to move in and around their home or yard with the confidence of knowing that if help is needed - Lifeline will call for it.

Services Offered:
Personal Emergency Response

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Etobicoke, Dufferin

Service Location:
Peel Memorial Hospital, Client's home

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
Emergency response in over 150 languages
English (office staff)

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Some subsidy is available; please call for details

Agency:
Look Good...Feel Better
c/o The Credit Valley Hospital
2200 Eglinton Ave. W.
Mississauga, ON L5M 2N1
tel: (905) 813-2399
fax: (905) 813-4444

Description:
Look Good...Feel Better offers women undergoing cancer treatment tips on enhancing their appearance with wigs, head coverings and cosmetics. Supported by a number of agencies and companies, the program gives women a self-esteem boost and also gives them a chance to meet other women living with cancer.

Services Offered:
Wigs and Esthetics

Eligibility:
Any woman undergoing cancer treatment; please call to register.

Area Served:
Peel & Halton Regions

Service Location:
The Credit Valley Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Held on the third Tuesday of each month, from 1:30 -3:30. Registration can be done between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Lung Association
5025 Orbitor Drive
Building 6, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y5
tel: (905) 602-8388
fax: (905) 602-8931

Description:
Get On Track is a personalized, individual program to help individuals quit smoking. The Lung Association focuses on prevention of lung disease, and recommends this program to those who want to quit smoking to improve their health. Those already diagnosed with lung cancer are also welcomed in the Get On Track program.

Services Offered:
Smoking Cessation Program

Eligibility:
Anyone wishing to quit smoking

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
5025 Orbitor Drive., Building 6, Suite 100; Program intended to be implemented in client's home on an individual basis

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
$3.50 program fee for materials/handbook

Agency:
The Lung Association
5025 Orbitor Drive
Building 6, Suite 100
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y5
tel: (905) 602-8388
fax: (905) 602-8931

Description:
The Lung Association has a variety of educational materials available on the prevention and treatment of lung cancer. These materials are available by calling their office, or dropping by to pick materials up.

Services Offered:
Information on Lung Cancer

Eligibility:
Anyone in the community

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
5025 Orbitor Drive., Building 6, Suite 100; Materials can be mailed to the client's home

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Madonna's The Plum Tree
c/o Peel Memorial Hospital
20 Lynch St
Brampton, ON L3J 2V5
tel: (905) 796-4462 or (905) 459-5367

Description:
Personal service for people needing wigs, and personalized skin care, camouflage and make up services. Sensitive ginseng treatments offered as part of facials.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Wigs & Esthetics

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon

Service Location:
Plum Tree Store, Peel Memorial Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday
By appointment on Sunday

Cost:
Please call for details.

Agency:
Marion's S.O.S.
338 Queen Street South
Streetsville, ON L5M 1M2
tel: (905) 821-2948

Description:
Drive medically disabled people of all ages to medical appointments and social appointments, acting as a personal attendant while at appointments.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Transportation

Eligibility:
Client must be able to transfer into the car with assistance.

Area Served:
Peel, Oakville

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
Monday to Saturday

Cost:
Yes

Agency:
The Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway West
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8
tel: (905) 848-7100

Description:
Allows home parenteral infusion of chemotherapy and antibiotics through portable infusion pumps. Education is provided to patients and their family members. Patients return to clinic for follow-up.

Services Offered:
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Evaluation & Monitoring

Eligibility:
Physical referral.

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
The Mississauga Hospital, Oncology Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway West
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8
tel: (905) 848-7100

Description:
Inpatient care of oncology patients includes diagnoses, treatment, access devices and ambulatory pain pumps.

Services Offered:
Screening & Diagnoses
Surgical Treatment
Systemic Treatment
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Admitted by a physician

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
The Mississauga Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, On-call Interpreters

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway West
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8
tel: (905) 848-7100

Description:
Support service/education/assessment provided on outpatient basis for patients with malignant brain tumors. The multidisciplinary team (neurosurgeon, neurologist, oncologist, registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists) helps patients and families with coping mechanisms, symptom management and support, and systemic therapy.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Counselling (ministerial, social work, pharmacy)
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Research

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Peel, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
The Mississauga Hospital, Oncology Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
-

Cost:
None

Agency:
The Mississauga Hospital
100 Queensway West
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8
tel: (905) 848-7100

Description:
Multi disciplinary team provides outpatient care for patient with cancer who require systemic therapy, including chemotherapy and follow-up for bone marrow transplants. Services include supportive treatment, blood transfusions, paracentesis, thoracentesis, vascular access devices assessment, screening, education and care. Patient education, resource library and support programs (e.g., Feeling Your Best) are also provided.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Counselling - Multidisciplinary
Palliative Care Consultation
Bereavement Support
Research, Clinical Trials

Eligibility:
Physician referral. Individuals over 18 years of age (Children are referred to the Hospital for Sick Children.).

Area Served:
Mississauga

Service Location:
The Mississauga Hospital, Oncology Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
120 Adelaide St. W., Suite 1201
Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
tel: (416) 754-0700
fax: (416) 754-4014
email: nhi@healthcare.com

Description:
Provide in-home support services to clients, including personal care and light housekeeping.

Services Offered:
Meals
Homemaking
Personal Care

Eligibility:
All ages and diagnoses.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Metro Toronto, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, and many others

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
120 Adelaide St. W., Suite 1201
Toronto, ON M5H 1T1
tel: (416) 754-0700
fax: (416) 754-4014
email: nhi@healthcare.com

Description:
Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) provide nursing care as required for individuals at home. Clients needs are assessed on an individual basis.

Services Offered:
Nursing
Information & Referral
Education & Prevention
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
All ages and diagnoses.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Metro Toronto, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, and many others

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Olsten Health Services
101 Queensway West, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON L5B 2P7
tel: (905) 896-0200
fax: (905) 896-8353

Description:
Full range of in-home services provided to clients at home or in an institutional setting. Registered nurses on call 24 hours a day.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Homemaking & Meals

Eligibility:
Physician, institution or insurance referral.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Olsten Health Services
101 Queensway West, Suite 300
Mississauga, ON L5B 2P7
tel: (905) 896-0200
fax: (905) 896-8353

Description:
Occupational therapy and physiotherapy services are available through Olsten's managed home care program.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Equipment & Prosthesis

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Ontario Breast Screening Program
610 University Avenue, Suite 16-609
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-4450 or 1-800-668-9304
fax: (416) 946-4448
http://www.octrf.on.ca/obsp/

Description:
Offers breast screening for women age 50 and over. The friendly, easily accessible centres provide mammography (x-ray views of the breast), physical breast examination by a specially trained nurse examiner, and information on breast self-examination.

Services Offered:
Mammography/Breast Examination
Education & Information

Eligibility:
Any woman over age 50 with no previous personal history of breast cancer, no surgical enlargement of the breasts, no acute breast problems, who has not had a mammogram in the past 12 months.

Area Served:
Ontario

Service Location:
Call 1-800-668-9304 for local information.

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English; Interpreters available with notice

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evening and Saturday appointments available.

Cost:
None

Agency:
Para-Med Health Services
1515 Rebecca St., Suite 211
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
tel: 1-800-787-3037 or (905) 847-1025
fax: (905) 847-1038

Description:
A team consisting of registered nurses, registered practical nurses and home support workers trained in the program developed by Senior Care provide services to individuals in need of palliative care.

Services Offered:
Palliative Care
Homemaking
Nursing

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel, Halton

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Parents of Children with Cancer
1497 Queensbury Cres.
Oakville, ON L6H 4G6
tel: (905) 844-4469

Description:
Resources on childhood cancer (e.g., booklets, pamphlets, videos, books, etc.) are made available from Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of which Parents of Children with Cancer is an associate member.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Halton

Service Location:
Community Agency

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
-

Cost:
None

Agency:
Parents of Children with Cancer
1497 Queensbury Cres.
Oakville, ON L6H 4G6
tel: (905) 844-4469

Description:
Parents and primary caregivers of children who have (or have had) cancer gather to provide emotional support, share experiences and obtain information.

Services Offered:
Information
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
Parent or primary caregiver of a child, less than 18 years of age, who has (or has had) cancer.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Halton

Service Location:
Community Agency

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
First Wednesday of every month

Cost:
None

Agency:
Parents of Children with Cancer
1497 Queensbury Cres.
Oakville, ON L6H 4G6
tel: (905) 844-4469

Description:
Two annual social gatherings for the entire family - a summer picnic and a Christmas event.

Services Offered:
Information
Emotional Support

Eligibility:
A child less than 18 years of age with in the family has or has had cancer.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Halton

Service Location:
-

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
First Wednesday of every month

Cost:
None

Agency:
Peel Memorial Hospital
20 Lynch Street
Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8
tel: (905) 796-4066
fax: (905) 796-4111

Description:
An inpatient unit managing oncology patients needs, specializing in chemotherapy, management of complications of disease and treatment (e.g., blood dyscrasias) and psychosocial support.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Admitted by a physician

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
Peel Memorial Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
None

Agency:
Peel Memorial Hospital
20 Lynch Street
Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8
tel: (905) 796-4066
fax: (905) 796-4111

Description:
An outpatient service managing cancer patients. Treatment includes chemotherapy, blood transfusions and other procedures, as necessary.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Counselling

Eligibility:
Physician referral

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
Peel Memorial Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Peel Memorial Hospital
20 Lynch Street
Brampton, ON L6W 2Z8
tel: (905) 796-4066
fax: (905) 796-4111

Description:
A ten (10) bed inpatient unit specializing in managing the pain and symptoms of end stage (terminal) disease. Multi-disciplinary team assists to manage death and dying process for both patients and their family.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Patient must be terminal, designated "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR), and admitted by a physician.

Area Served:
Brampton, Caledon, Etobicoke, Halton

Service Location:
Peel Memorial Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Cost:
None

Agency:
Peel Health Department
Regional Municipality of Peel
2227 South Millway, Suite 201
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6
tel: (905) 791-7800 ext 7314
fax: (905) 828-8394

Description:
Provides acute care in the community, as an alternative to hospitalization, when service levels are beyond, or not available through, Community Care Access Centre - Home Care.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Nursing
Systemic Treatment
Palliative Care
Homemaking
Meals
ODB Medications

Eligibility:
Referral by physician with admitting privileges to The Credit Valley, The Mississauga or Peel Memorial Hospital.

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-Term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Peel Health Department
Regional Municipality of Peel
2227 South Millway, Suite 201
Mississauga, ON L5L 3R6
tel: (905) 791-7800 ext 7314
fax: (905) 828-8394

Description:
Nurses provide assessment, education, supportive counselling, and information and referrals to clients and/or their families who need help managing/coping with their health problem.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Counselling
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Self, family or professional referral

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, On-Call Interpreters

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
PHIACS
(Physically Handicapped Independent Advancement Community Services)
1000 Finch Ave. W., Suite 119A, Mall Level
Downsview, ON L3J 2V5
tel: (416) 663-5544

Description: Provide "wheels of life" for individuals with mobility impairments. For a nominal fee will provide a wheelchair in conjunction with transportation services. Willing to assist individuals, upon request and if circumstances permit.

Services Offered:
Transportation

Eligibility:
Individual must be in a "stable" medical condition.

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Metro Toronto, York/Simcoe.

Service Location:
Community

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description: The Cancer Resource Library is geared toward staff and researchers. Information on the latest research and treatments is provided, as well as archives of information on cancer research. Internet access to further resources is also available. Patients may use this library if requested.

Services Offered:
Information

Eligibility:
Princess Margaret Hospital patients, staff and researchers; others may call to request use of resources.

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description:
The only one of its kind in Canada, the Dental Oncology program provides surgical facial reconstruction and prosthetic devices for cancer patients who have undergone major surgery which has drastically altered their appearance. Everything from prosthetic eyes to major bone reconstruction are provided.

Services Offered:
Surgical Facial Reconstruction

Eligibility:
By physician referral

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French (volunteer translators are also available for approximately 50 other languages)

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description:
As part of the Ontario Breast Screening Program, mammography, physical breast exams and education on self-examination are available to women concerned about cancer.

Services Offered:
Mammography & Breast Screening

Eligibility:
By physician referral

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French (volunteer translators are also available for approximately 50 other languages)

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description:
The Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge is a residence offered to patients of Princess Margaret who live too far from the site to drive in for regular treatments. Space in this lodge is limited.

Services Offered:
Accommodation

Eligibility:
Princess Margaret Hospital patients; by referral only

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French (volunteer translators are also available for approximately 50 other languages).

Hours of Service:
open year-round, 24 hours

Cost:
None to patient

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description:
The Patient-Family Library provides information on cancer treatment and support for cancer patients and their families. Information in this library is geared to the average consumer.

Services Offered:
Information

Eligibility:
Princess Margaret Hospital patients, staff and researchers; others may call to request use of resources

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description:
Princess Margaret Hospital's Psychosocial Program offers patients access to Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and a Cancer Coping Skills program. This program is aimed at helping cancer patients and their families deal with the emotional effects of their illness.

Services Offered:
Counselling

Eligibility:
By physician referral

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Princess Margaret Hospital
610 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2M9
tel: (416) 946-2000
fax: (416) 946-4689

Description:
The Wig Salon and Stop 16 are both located on the 16th floor of Princess Margaret Hospital, and sell wigs and head coverings for cancer patients coping with hair loss.

Services Offered:
Wigs & Esthetics

Eligibility:
Cancer patients coping with hair loss

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
16th floor, Princess Margaret Hospital

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English & French

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
Wigs are sold at cost, and the price of head coverings is kept lower than most retail stores.

Agency:
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
2600 Edenhurst Drive
Mississauga, ON L5A 3Z8
tel: (905) 275-2958
fax: (905) 275-2960

Description:
Chemotherapy for individuals who have difficulty getting to and from the clinic/hospital or who prefer to receive treatment at home.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Systemic Treatment
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
2600 Edenhurst Drive
Mississauga, ON L5A 3Z8
tel: (905) 275-2958
fax: (905) 275-2960

Description:
Health care aides/homemakers/companions provide personal care, light housekeeping, errands, shopping, respite care and live-in assistance.

Services Offered:
Homemaking

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Multilingual staff available

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
2600 Edenhurst Drive
Mississauga, ON L5A 3Z8
tel: (905) 275-2958
fax: (905) 275-2960

Description:
Providing care and comfort to clients in their homes by specialists in palliative care. Program includes pain and symptom management, supportive care, grief and bereavement, and multicultural perspective.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Multilingual staff available

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
2600 Edenhurst Drive
Mississauga, ON L5A 3Z8
tel: (905) 275-2958
fax: (905) 275-2960

Description:
Personalized and professional care up to 24 hours a day - seven days a week, specializing in case management, complex care, palliative care, quick response and respite care.

Services Offered:
Information & Referral
Education & Prevention
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's home

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Multilingual staff available

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Self Help Resource Centre of Greater Toronto
40 Orchard View Blvd
Suite 219
Toronto, ON M4R 1B9
tel: (416) 487-4355
TTY: (416) 487-4717
fax: (416) 487-0344

Description:
Resource centre offering referrals for and information on self-help and support groups in the Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region. Information can be obtained by telephone or in person, with directories available for use within the facility.

Services Offered:
Information

Eligibility:
All members of the community

Area Served:
Greater Toronto Area, including Peel Region

Service Location:
40 Orchard View Blvd, Suite 219, Toronto

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English (support groups in other languages can be identified, but referrals are only available in English).

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday

Cost:
None

Agency:
Special Care People
1400 Lakeshore Rd. W., Unit 1
Mississauga, ON L5J 1J1
tel: (905) 823-5231
fax: (905) 855-8214
e-mail: child@inforamp.net

Description:
Specialized pediatric nurses, meeting client care nursing needs at home, school or in the community (e.g., camps, holidays, etc.).

Services Offered:
Pediatric Nursing and Support Services
Information & Referral
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
Children and youth up to 21 years of age.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, York/Simcoe, Hamilton, Guelph

Service Location:
Client's Home, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, Punjabi, and more

Hours of Service:
7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Cost:
Fee normally covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care, Ministry of Community & Social Services) Special Services at Home Program, children's foundation, or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
S.R.T. Med Staff
1250 Bay St. 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M5R 2B1
tel: (416) 968-0833
fax: (416) 968-3652

Description:
Homemaking services provide both personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Homemaking

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel Region, Metro Toronto, Oakville, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility, Hospice

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tamil, Russian

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
S.R.T. Med Staff
1250 Bay St. 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M5R 2B1
tel: (416) 968-0833
fax: (416) 968-3652

Description:
Visiting nursing and shift nursing services are provided to clients by Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Homemaking
Nursing

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel Region, Metro Toronto, Oakville, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Long-Term Care Facility, Hospice

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Tamil, Russian

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre
2075 Bayview Ave.
North York, ON M4N 3M5
tel: (416) 488-5801
fax: (416) 480-6002

Description:
The Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre provides a range of cancer patient care services in a multidisciplinary environment. These services cover the full continuum from screening to palliative care, and include radiation, surgical and systemic treatment activities. Supportive care services complement these activities. Care is provided in outpatient, inpatient, and outreach settings.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Screening & Diagnosis
Education & Prevention
Surgical Treatment
Systemic Treatment
Radiation Treatment
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Equipment & Prosthesis
Research

Eligibility:
Physician referrals are required for most non-screening services.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe, Durham

Service Location:
Toronto-Bayview Regional Cancer Centre, Clinics

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English. Translation is available for other languages.

Hours of Service:
Outpatient programs: 8:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Inpatient programs: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Cost:
None

Agency:
Truly You Wig Boutique
154 Queen St. S., Unit 112
Mississauga, ON L5M 2P4
tel: (905) 821-1082

Description:
Provide special programs to women who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Services include manicures, pedicures, hair removal by the sugar system.

Services Offered:
Wigs & Esthetics

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto West, Halton

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Wig Boutique

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Italian

Hours of Service:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday
By appointment, Monday & Sunday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Truly You Wig Boutique
154 Queen St. S., Unit 112
Mississauga, ON L5M 2P4
tel: (905) 821-1082

Description:
Provide personal service to women/men with special need for alternative hair.

Services Offered:
Esthetics & Wigs

Eligibility:
All ages

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto West, Halton

Service Location:
Client's Home, Hospital, Wig Boutique

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, Italian

Hours of Service:
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Thursday & Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday
By appointment, Monday & Sunday

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
Using specially designed and sterilized needles, acupuncture relieves clients of tension and pain among various other symptoms. Applied to specific pressure points on the body, clients experience relief from specific symptoms.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
Deep muscle response, achieved through Cranio Sacral, increases the range of movement and blood circulation in muscles. Clients realize dramatic results over conventional physical rehabilitation.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
To assist patients with pain, serious illnesses/trauma and oncology concerns, who need to gain insight and understanding/perspective on wide variety of issues.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
By manipulating tired and tense muscles, massage therapy increases circulation to muscle tissue, restoring energy and providing relief from pain and muscle stiffness.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
Coordination through movement repatterning and gentle stretching, movement therapy helps align posture and increase mobility, flexibility and balance.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
Mind-body approach to learning methods for self-awareness, pain control and lifestyle management. To help prevent onset of chronic pain patterns and/or ways of dealing with it.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
Applying pressure to zones and reflex areas in the hands and feet, reflexology relieves tension and pain in specific areas of the body corresponding to the areas of the hands and feet being manipulated.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
By restoring the balance of a client's energy field compromised by pain and stress, therapeutic touch is proven to increase relaxation and accelerate healing.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Ventures in Harmony
5805 Whittle Rd., Suite 105
Mississauga, ON L4Z 2J1
tel: (905) 712-2979
fax: (905) 712-3582

Description:
Ventures in Harmony create a trusting and supportive setting to help clients overcome the feeling of self doubt and loss of control that accompany living with pain and stress. We help them get back on the path toward restoring hope and a positive outlook on life.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education & Prevention
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care

Eligibility:
-

Area Served:
Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Metro Toronto

Service Location:
Client's Home, Ventures in Harmony's Pain & Stress Management Clinic

Wheelchair Access:
No

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Evenings by appointment

Cost:
Please call for details

Agency:
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Branch
1705 Argentia Rd., Unit 3
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9
tel: (905) 821-3242
fax: (905) 821-7100
e-mail: VONPEEL@IBM.net

Description:
Education to service providers/caregivers of clients receiving chemotherapy.

Services Offered:
Information
Education
Presentations
Counselling
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
All caregivers, staff

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Client's Home, Nursing Home, Retirement Home, Institution, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Polish, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government funding through Palliative Care Initiatives. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Branch
1705 Argentia Rd., Unit 3
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9
tel: (905) 821-3242
fax: (905) 821-7100
e-mail: VONPEEL@IBM.net

Description:
In-home support services; i.e. homemaking, personal care, respite and light housekeeping.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Homemaking
Personal Care

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Client's Home, Nursing Home, Retirement Home, Institution, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Polish, Punjabi, Gujerati, Filipino, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Italian, Hindi, Yugoslav, Russian, German, Arabic, Urdu, Tagalog, Spanish, Portuguese

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Home Care - Community Care Access Centre) or private insurance. Service also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Branch
1705 Argentia Rd., Unit 3
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9
tel: (905) 821-3242
fax: (905) 821-7100
e-mail: VONPEEL@IBM.net

Description:
In-home therapy for clients receiving chemotherapy at home or at out-patient hospital clinics.

Services Offered:
Therapeutic Touch
Reflexology
Imagery
Counselling
Support

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Client's Home, Nursing Home, Retirement Home, Institution, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Polish

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Branch
1705 Argentia Rd., Unit 3
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9
tel: (905) 821-3242
fax: (905) 821-7100
e-mail: VONPEEL@IBM.net

Description:
In-home nursing services, counselling, and support for clients, who are in their terminal stage of life, and their families.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education - Community Resources
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Counselling
Bereavement Support
Home Support
Homemaking
Personal Care
Liaison with MD and Hospital Clinics
Infusion Therapy - Hydration
Blood - Transfusion
Medication - Hypodermidyuis

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Client's Home, Nursing Home, Retirement Home, Institution, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Polish, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Branch
1705 Argentia Rd., Unit 3
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9
tel: (905) 821-3242
fax: (905) 821-7100
e-mail: VONPEEL@IBM.net

Description:
Intensive in-home nursing care for clients with complex needs and/or for respite.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Education
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Palliative Care
Bereavement Support
Homemaking
Personal Care

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Client's home, Nursing Home, Retirement Home, Institution, School

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Polish, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
3-12 hour shifts

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Victorian Order of Nurses, Peel Branch
1705 Argentia Rd., Unit 3
Mississauga, ON L5N 3A9
tel: (905) 821-3242
fax: (905) 821-7100
e-mail: VONPEEL@IBM.net

Description:
In-home nursing services for clients receiving chemotherapy at home or at out-patient hospital clinics.

Services Offered:
Information & Referrals
Infusion Therapy - Hydration, Medication, Blood Transfusions
Education
Nursing
Rehabilitation
Counselling
Personal Care
Bereavement Support

Eligibility:
All ages & diagnoses

Area Served:
Peel Region

Service Location:
Client's home, Nursing Home, Retirement Home, School, Institution

Wheelchair Access:
N/A

Languages Served:
English, French, Chinese, Polish, Punjabi

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Vitalaire Healthcare
1775 North Sheridan Way
Mississauga, ON L5K 1A2
tel: (905) 855-0202
fax: (905) 855-0742

Description:
Vitalaire provides oxygen set ups, assessments (respiratory), aerosol & suction set ups and tracheotomy supplies.

Services Offered:
Home Oxygen
Respiratory Supplies

Eligibility:
Must follow Ministry of Health's home oxygen & ADP guidelines.

Area Served:
Peel, Metro Toronto, Halton, Dufferin, York/Simcoe

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day, Monday to Friday

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
We Care Home Health Services
71 Rosedale Ave., B3
Brampton, ON L6X 1K4
tel: (905) 457-8669
fax: (905) 457-5464

Description:
Services offered include light Housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping and banking.

Services Offered:
Palliative Care
Homemaking

Eligibility:
Referral by Community Care Access Centre - Home Care

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-Term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Italian, Polish

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
We Care Home Health Services
71 Rosedale Ave., B3
Brampton, ON L6X 1K4
tel: (905) 457-8669
fax: (905) 457-5464

Description:
Emotional and spiritual support for both clients and their families.

Services Offered:
Palliative Care
Homemaking

Eligibility:
Referral by physician, hospice, or Community Care Access Centre - Home Care

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
We Care Home Health Services
71 Rosedale Ave., B3
Brampton, ON L6X 1K4
tel: (905) 457-8669
fax: (905) 457-5464

Description:
Services available include bathing, dressing, transfers without mechanical aides and assistance with medication.

Services Offered:
Palliative Care
Homemaking
Personal Care

Eligibility:
Referral by Community Care Access Centre - Home Care

Area Served:
Peel

Service Location:
Client's Home, Long-Term Care Facility

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Italian, Polish

Hours of Service:
24 hours a day

Cost:
Fee may be covered by government program (e.g., Community Care Access Centre - Home Care) or private insurance. Service is also available on a private pay basis.

Agency:
Wellspring
The Coach House
81 Wellesley St. E.
Toronto, ON M4Y 1H6
tel: (416) 961-1928
fax: (416) 961-3721
http://www.wellspring.ca

Description:
Wellspring is an innovative and creative approach to the overall care of cancer patients and their loved ones, committed to enhancing the quality of their lives. It is a cooperative community effort complementing conventional medical treatment. Wellspring also provides training for health care professionals so that they can treat people with empathy and dignity.

Services Offered:
Support

Eligibility:
Cancer survivors and their family members and caregivers.

Area Served:
Southwestern Ontario

Service Location:
Wellspring

Wheelchair Access:
Yes

Languages Served:
English, French, Spanish, German; other languages may be able to be accommodated

Hours of Service:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (office hours)
Day and evening programs are available.

Cost:
None