Resources for Seniors

 Olde Forge Community Resource Centre

The Olde Forge Community Resource Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization run by staff and a dedicated corps of volunteers. Located at the junction of Carling Avenue and Richmond Road in a heritage log building, the  Olde Forge provides an information and referral service to the community at large and community support programs to seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in the west end of Ottawa. As well, the Olde Forge provides other services for the greater Ottawa area, such as a weekly foot clinic, fitness and social recreation programs, and annual tax clinics for seniors. Please visit Olde Forge Community Resource Centre - Programs and services for seniors and adults with disabilities for more information.

 

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC): WOCRC’s Community Support Services are available to older adults aged 55+ and adults with a disability living in the communities of Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean and West Carleton.

Community Support Services are for individuals who need support to function independently at home because of a disability, illness or limitation due to aging. Also known as home and community care, these services help individuals live at home and keep connected with their community. Community Support Services are based on guiding beliefs that value empowerment, equity, partnership and innovation. This is translated into meaningful, caring and personalized service, in order to enhance self-esteem and promote independence at home.

Eligibility criteria may apply. These services are provided by volunteers and paid workers who have been screened (including a police record check for the vulnerable sector). All are trained by staff at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre. The WOCRC tries to accommodate all requests for service; however this depends on the availability of volunteers and paid workers. Head to the WOCRC website for the full list of programs and services available: Seniors and Adults with a Physical Disability – Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (wocrc.ca)

 

Chatting to Wellness Chatting to wellness is here to help combat the isolation many seniors are facing. Chatting to Wellness is providing free chatting sessions with seniors every weeknight from 6pm- 9pm. Please click here for more information.

 

ROSSS  Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to excellence in the delivery of rural community support services. It champions the rights of seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers. Please visit https://www.rosss.ca for more information. 

 

The Good Companions:  Home - The Good Companions A non-profit multi-service seniors’ centre providing opportunities for older adults to participate in social, recreational, educational and volunteer activities and benefit from social and health services.

 

Connected Canadians : Connected Canadians is a non-profit with a mandate to foster digital literacy skills amongst Canadian seniors and older adults. Connected Canadians goal is to help improve the quality of life for seniors by showing them how to use digital technology to connect with loved ones while also showing them how to stay safe online. Please visit https://www.connectedcanadians.ca/ for more information. 

 

Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) has served as a leading community voice for Ottawa's older adults for almost 50 years. The goal of this volunteer-based organization is to advance the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults. Visit the COA website for more information on Age-Friendly Ottawa, francophone issues, health, housing, income security, and transportation.

 

Ottawa Public Library: Homebound Services - A free service offering monthly delivery of Ottawa Public Library (OPL) materials directly to your door. For Ottawa residents who are unable to visit the Library regularly due to age, illness or disability. 

 

Carefor Elder Abuse Prevention Program - Provides confidential services that include: Intervention, support, consultation, and referral for seniors experiencing abuse, Short term crisis beds, and Education session for seniors, service providers and the community at large. For more information about Elder Abuse, visit: https://elderabusepreventionservices.com/