What is Home and Community Support
What are community support
services?
How do I
find the services in my community?
What do the services cost?
How do I know if
I’m eligible for services?
What are community support services?
Community support services assist seniors, people with disabilities and individuals with
special needs to remain comfortably and safely at home in their own communities. Community
support is based on a firm philosophy that values friendly, caring and personalized
service, in order to enhance self esteem and promote independence.
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How do I find the services in
my community?
Use our Service Finder to locate the community support agency nearest you. Give them a
call. They will be happy to help you find the services you may need. You can also contact
your local Community Care Access Centre.
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What do the services cost?
The cost for each of the services vary and financial aid may be available. You can discuss
the costs with a staff person at your local agency or Community Care
Access Centre.
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How do I know if I’m
eligible for services?
Generally, community support services are designed for the following people:
- frail elderly
- persons with disabilities
- persons who are chronically ill
- convalescent individuals
- caregivers for all of the above
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the service. You can discuss the eligibility
requirements with a staff person at your local agency or Community Care
Access Centre.
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There are a number of care options available
from community agencies. Select one of the following for information
about these options: