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The following is a list of helpful community services and resources.
The Community Care Access Centres help older adults and their families apply for long term care and access resources. This site will link you to the area CCAC's across the Greater Toronto Area.
Seniors in the local community who may need help in the home can contact Baycrest Home Care Services or Circle of Care for a range of in-home help, friendly visiting and community services.
If you live in North Toronto, SPRINT (Senior People's Resources in North Toronto), also offers a variety of excellent services.
ACE, The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly provides direct legal services to low-income seniors, public legal education, and engages in law reform activities.
The Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to ensuring that older adults with developmental disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities to service and support as every senior in Ontario.
The Government of Canada offers Seniors Canada On-line, with links to relevant information, services and resources.
McMaster University is a rich resource site on all aspects of aging.
Yahoo is a comprehensive portal of links and resources.
The City of Toronto offers "211" the community connection for a range of resources. You can also dial this on your phone.
For the Social Work Code of Ethics and information about Social Workers in Long Term Care, please see the Canadian Association of Social Workers website.