Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP) - Integrated Seniors Team Program

Application

Self referral or by family member or professional advocate. Application: www.shipshey.ca/apply or call Central Intake and Access 905-795-8742 ext 3

Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults aged 55 and over, who have complex physical, emotional and medical concerns. At-risk older adults who would benefit from health education, crisis prevention, chronic disease self-management and intervention for social isolation, covers Brampton

Fees

None

Executives

Susan Doyle - Chief Executive Officer
416-843-1448 * susan.doyle@shipshey.ca
Sumiyyah Choudhary - Director of Clinical Health and Wellness
416-453-6293 * sumiyyah.choudhary@shipshey.ca

Contacts

Joanna Xaiver - Manager of Nursing and Health Services, IST, EPI - Peel
416-436-1416 * Joanna.Xavier@shipshey.ca

Languages

English ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Urdu

Area Served

Brampton-North West part of the city

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

A partnership between Services and Housing In the Province (SHIP), Punjabi Community Health Services, and Peel Senior Link * offers supportive and health services individuals aged 55 and older, with focus on helping risk seniors maintain independence and remain safely in their homes

The team will reduce hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and premature long-term care placements by providing coordinated housing support, personal care , and culturally appropriate case management

The team is comprised of counsellors, mental health counsellors, case managers and personal support workers. Services include:

24-hour on call system for emergency crisis situation
risk management assessment and education
personal support services
access to supportive housing options
chronic disease management through linkages with existing community-based health programs
falls prevention training, assessment and management of environmental and home risk factors

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